Odisha
Stay updated with the latest news and developments from Odisha. Covering politics, business, sports, entertainment, and local affairs, this section brings you real-time updates and in-depth coverage of events shaping the state.
New Liquor Rules Coming! Odisha Gears Up for 3-Year Excise Overhaul
The Odisha government is preparing to implement a new excise policy shortly, aiming to bring significant changes in alcohol regulation and management. Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has announced that the...
Odisha’s Kotia Committee to Hold First Meeting on June 3 to Strengthen Territorial Claims
The first meeting of the Kotia Committee, formed by the Odisha government to address the long-standing territorial dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, is set to be held on June...
Odisha Police Nabs Conman Behind Multi-Crore Job Scam
The Odisha Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has successfully apprehended a notorious conman who defrauded multiple victims under the pretext of securing high-paying jobs abroad. The accused, Bishnu Prasad Pattanaik,...
Anti-Drone Technology to Be Installed at Puri Jagannath Temple, Says Odisha Law Minister
In a significant move to bolster security at the sacred Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Odisha government is preparing to introduce anti-drone technology to prevent unauthorized drone activity over...
Baripada Municipality SRA Caught Taking Rs 10K Bribe
Odisha Vigilance officials today apprehended Gopal Krishna Pradhan, a Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) at Baripada Municipality, while allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe. The bribe was reportedly demanded in exchange...
Odisha Govt Reschedules Savitri Amavasya Holiday to May 26
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to reschedule the Savitri Amavasya holiday from May 27 to May 26, following consultations with religious institutions, including Puri Mukti Mandap and...
Marriage Party Vehicle Overturns in Odisha, Leaving 2 Dead and Eight Injured
In a devastating accident on the Sonepur-Balangir road near Haradkhol, two individuals lost their lives, and eight others were critically injured when a vehicle carrying a marriage band party overturned....
Vigilance Raids 8 Locations Linked to Odisha R&B Engineer in Disproportionate Assets Case
Odisha Vigilance officials on Friday launched simultaneous raids at eight different locations across the state in connection with a disproportionate assets (DA) case against Susanta Kumar Sethy, a Junior Engineer...
Heavy Rainfall Likely in Odisha on May 27–28 Due to Low-Pressure System over Bay of Bengal
After days of oppressive heat and humidity, Odisha is set to receive significant rainfall on May 27 and 28, with southern districts expected to be most affected, according to the...
First Covid-19 Case in 2.5 Years: Odisha Govt Speaks on Safety Measures
Odisha has reported its first Covid-19 case after a gap of two-and-a-half years, sparking discussions on public health readiness. According to the state government, there is no immediate reason for...
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