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February 12, 2026, 03:33 PM - 4 min read
A nationwide strike called on Thursday by central trade unions over alleged “anti-worker” policies of the Centre saw limited disruption across India, with banking, mining and port operations affected in select states, while normal life remained largely unaffected in several major cities.
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February 11, 2026, 04:07 PM - 3 min read
Nearly 38.89 lakh kg of cannabis-based drugs have been seized across India since 2020, with Odisha accounting for over 27 per cent of total recoveries, the Union Home Ministry informed Parliament.
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February 4, 2026, 06:17 PM - 2 min read
In the 1990s, Malkangiri was the gateway for Maoists crossing over from Andhra Pradesh.
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February 2, 2026, 06:36 PM - 2 min read
After the Odisha leg of her journey, she will head to Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on February 7, where she is scheduled to inaugurate the ‘Bastar Pandum 2026’ festival.
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February 1, 2026, 07:19 PM - 2 min read
The highlight of the afternoon was an Indian Air Force helicopter performing a test landing at the university’s designated helipad.
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January 21, 2026, 08:03 PM - 2 min read
The situation feels more urgent this time as the direct Abu Dhabi–Bhubaneswar flight has already been discontinued, leaving the Dubai route as the final direct link for the nearly 40,000 Odias living in the UAE.
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January 11, 2026, 09:05 PM - 2 min read
The investigation is now being handled strictly according to DGCA protocols. While the AAIB sifts through the mechanical remains and flight data, full cooperation has been promised by the state government to make sure the probe is as wide-ranging as possible.
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January 10, 2026, 04:22 PM - 2 min read
Local authorities haven't wasted any time launching an investigation into what went wrong.
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January 3, 2026, 05:51 PM - 2 min read
While a formal FIR is yet to be registered, Kendrapara Collector Raghuram R Iyer has already ordered a high-level administrative inquiry led by the sub-collector.
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December 31, 2025, 04:50 PM - 3 min read
The importance of the road, designated NH-326, cannot be highlighted enough. This is a lifeline connecting the southern part of Odisha to Andhra Pradesh and is used to connect the interiors to Gopalpur port and Jeypore Airport, among other economic centers.
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December 27, 2025, 07:08 PM - 2 min read
Following his visit to Puri, the CEC travelled to the Konark Sun Temple. His cultural tour is set to continue through Sunday and Monday, with stops planned at the heritage village of Raghurajpur, the Dhauli Shanti Stupa, the Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills, and the Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar.
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November 15, 2025, 07:30 PM - 2 min read
Inspector General (ICG) Iqbal Chauhan (North East) said the force aims to strengthen its network in Odisha over the next four to five years.
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