A tragic elephant attack claimed the life of Lab Bhoi, 38, in Kumer village under Jujumura block, Sambalpur, early Wednesday...

This afternoon, Dr. Kanwar Vishal Singh, IPS, assumed charge as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Special Task Force (STF), Odisha....

Police arrested Kshitipati Behera and his son Lipan Behera in connection with the murder of Subal Padhaan in Ainathapali village under Barpali police...

Authorities recovered the hanging body of BTech student Subashis Parijit from a classroom at a private engineering college in Chhatabar under...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added Auqib Nabi to India’s Test setup as a backup for the Afghanistan match starting June 6 in Mullanpur. The move came after strong criticism over his initial omission from the squad. Nabi dominated the 2025‑26 Ranji Trophy with 60 wickets at an average of 12.56, leading Jammu & Kashmir to their first‑ever title. His consistent red‑ball form earned him national attention and a spot in the camp as selectors reassessed their options for future pace‑friendly tours. Fans and former players, including Sanjay Manjrekar, criticised the earlier decision to exclude Nabi, calling it “ridiculous.” The BCCI reversed course and brought him in as a backup to maintain depth in the fast‑bowling department. India’s current pace attack features Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Gurnoor Brar, with Jasprit Bumrah rested. Nabi’s presence in the camp keeps him match‑ready without altering the official squad announcement. Selectors will monitor his progress for the upcoming series later this year. The Afghanistan Test marks only the second meeting between the two nations in the format. Shubman Gill will lead India ahead of the three‑match ODI series. For Nabi, the assignment offers valuable exposure to the national setup and a chance to prove his readiness for international cricket.

The Government of Odisha has entrusted Prafulla Kumar Swain, OAS (SAG), Additional Secretary of the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell (CMGC),...

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Odisha Government will mark its two‑year completion with a grand public meeting in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj district, on June 20. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event, which will feature the inauguration and foundation laying of several key projects for the state. Majhi chaired...

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha has become a national example in sustainable development and solar energy use. ସୌର ଶକ୍ତିର ଉପଯୋଗ ଓ ସ୍ଥାୟୀ...

The Odisha government raised bus fares across all categories following a sharp rise in diesel prices, according to an order...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Ganjam District Collector and Superintendent of Police...