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Raja, Odisha’s beloved four-day folk festival, arrives with the monsoon and celebrates womanhood, fertility, and the nurturing spirit of Mother Earth. Marked by swings, traditional…
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As preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra gather pace, Puri is undergoing a major visual transformation. Under a ₹2.35 crore beautification project, buildings along the main route…
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The southwest monsoon has officially arrived in Odisha, with the India Meteorological Department confirming its entry through the northern route across several districts including…
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The Odisha government is set to introduce the Odisha Urban Area Rental Control Act, 2026, a comprehensive reform aimed at replacing the decades-old 1967 rent control law. The new…
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Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has become the first Indian to win Russia’s prestigious Grand Sand Master Cup 2026. The Puri-based artist received the…
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Tensions have risen between India and the United States after reported missile attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian sailors near the Oman coast. Following the death of three…
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One year after the tragic Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people, families of the victims are still awaiting the final investigation report. While preliminary…
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In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has recognized homemakers as “nation builders” and fixed a notional monthly income of ₹30,000 for compensation calculations in…
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As the BJP government in Odisha completes two years in office, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has highlighted the implementation of 121 new schemes and programmes. He also announced…
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Marking two years of the BJP government in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced free education from KG to PG in all government schools and colleges. The landmark…
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