Sand Artist's Welcome: How a Puri Beach Greets Putin Amid US Tensions
India's Got Talent finalist Manas Kumar Sahoo creates a sand animation on Puri beach to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, symbolizing Indo-Russian friendship.
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India's Got Talent finalist Manas Kumar Sahoo creates a sand animation on Puri beach to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, symbolizing Indo-Russian friendship.
BJP accuses TMC MP Mahua Moitra of sympathizing with 'infiltrators' as Odisha cracks down on illegal immigrants. Congress calls for proper documentation.
BJD legislator questions ₹1.6 crore payment to non-Odia actress Madhuri Dixit as Odisha Handlooms brand ambassador, demanding proof of benefits for weavers.
Odisha CM Majhi announces a new committee to examine teachers' long-standing demands, but association leaders express shock and call it a delaying tactic.
Odisha streamlines Kharif paddy procurement with tech, extended registration, and swift MSP payments to ensure transparency and farmer welfare.
BJD leader files two police complaints alleging CM Majhi made racially discriminatory comments about tribal girls and used a slur against former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi directs departments to submit DMF audit reports, aiming to expedite spending of over ₹34,000 crore for basic services in mining areas.
BJD alleges six tribal student deaths in three months due to medical negligence in Odisha hostels, accusing the BJP-led state government of failing its people.
Odisha reveals 1,398 human fatalities and over Rs 61 crore in compensation paid over a decade due to human-wildlife conflict, with Dhenkanal worst-hit.
The 15th International Sand Art Festival starts in Odisha, featuring 140 global artists creating sculptures on themes like environment and empowerment near Konark.
Paradip Port becomes India's top cargo handler, crossing 100 MMT in record 241 days and fueling Odisha's economic growth as a major coastal shipping hub.
Odisha removes nearly 7 lakh ineligible ration cards via e-KYC drive, aiming for a transparent PDS. Minister urges 14 lakh beneficiaries to verify by Dec 31.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati officially renames Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, emphasizing public connection and transparency in governance.
Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati renames Odisha Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, following a Union Home Ministry directive to adopt people-centric nomenclature.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi discloses 18 harassment cases against women police personnel from 2023-2025, detailing state actions and safety measures.
Odisha identifies 51 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, establishes holding centers, and coordinates with central agencies in a statewide deportation drive led by CM Majhi.
A new EY-Assocham report highlights Odisha's solar, wind, and port advantages, positioning it as a key hub for green hydrogen and meeting India's 2030 energy goals.
Rourkela Police crack down on a cyber syndicate using mule accounts for money laundering, arresting four including bank employees. Details inside.
Odisha officials destroy 12,000 cannabis plants worth over ₹1 crore in a major anti-narcotics operation in Keonjhar's Tangarpada forest.
BJD targets Winter Session with demands for Odisha's Special Category status, electoral irregularities probe, and key state issues including farmer MSP and law enforcement concerns.