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Ajit Sahu Arrested in Land Fraud Case

Bhubaneswar: Nayapalli Police have arrested Ajit Sahu, son of former minister Nrusinha Sahu, following a complaint filed by Rajya Sabha MP Sujit Kumar over an alleged land-related fraud case. According…

Sanjana August 29, 2026

Odisha News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Car Showroom in Brahmapur

A Brahmapur car showroom fire was reported in the Haldia Padar area, where a massive blaze suddenly broke out at a showroom located near the bus terminal. The fire reportedly…

Sanjana August 29, 2026

Odisha News

Odisha Colleges Asked to Cut Cooking Oil Use in Canteens

Bhubaneswar: College canteen menus in Odisha could see changes after the Higher Education Department advised government and government-aided colleges to reduce the use of cooking oil in hostels and canteens.…

Sanjana August 29, 2026

Odisha News

SCB Data Entry Operator Arrested in Alleged ₹1.40 Crore Financial Irregularity

A data entry operator working at Cuttack's SCB Medical College has been arrested in connection with an alleged ₹1.40 crore financial irregularity involving salary-related records. The arrest was made by…

Sambit Mohanty August 28, 2026

Odisha News

Subhadra Yojana 5th Instalment: ₹5,000 to Be Transferred Today

Eligible beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana 5th Instalment are set to receive ₹5,000 today on the occasion of Raksha Purnima. The Odisha government will transfer the financial assistance directly into…

Sanjana August 28, 2026

Odisha News

Over 20 Lakh Odisha Vehicles May Face RC Cancellation Over PUC and Fitness Issues

More than 20 lakh vehicles in Odisha have reportedly been identified over issues related to long-pending fitness and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. The development has raised concerns among vehicle…

Sanjana August 28, 2026

Women tying rakhi to trees during Raksha Bandhan in Lemti Dadar village of Rairakhol

Odisha News

Women Tie Rakhi to Trees in Rairakhol, Continuing Decades-Old Tradition

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, women in Lemti Dadar village under the Rairakhol area celebrated the festival in a unique way by tying rakhi to trees. The Rairakhol women…

Sanjana August 28, 2026

Brother and sister celebrating Raksha Bandhan as sister ties rakhi on brother’s wrist

Odisha News

Raksha Bandhan Celebrates the Unbreakable Bond of Siblings

Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated as a special occasion dedicated to the affection, trust and enduring bond shared between brothers and sisters. The festival brings siblings together as sisters tie…

Sanjana August 27, 2026

Balangir Police investigation into Sindhekela robbery and recovery of gold and silver in Kalyansinghpur

Odisha News

Sindhekela Robbery Probe Leads Police to Kalyansinghpur

The investigation into an armed robbery reported in Sindhekela of Balangir district has taken police to Kharjoda village under Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada district. Balangir Police conducted a raid as part…

Sambit Mohanty August 27, 2026

Odisha weather heavy rain alert for Keonjhar Mayurbhanj and Balasore

Odisha Weather News

Odisha Weather: Heavy Rain Alert Till September 1

There is no immediate respite from rainfall in Odisha, with the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar forecasting continued rain activity across the state through September 1. The latest Odisha weather…

Sanjana August 27, 2026