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Once hailed as the lifeline of Western Odisha, the Biju Expressway is now facing scrutiny over alleged construction flaws and safety concerns. The demolition of two newly built bridges…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20 and travel to Pahadpur in Mayurbhanj, the native village of President Droupadi Murmu. He will also address a public meeting at…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to hold bilateral talks on June 17 on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The meeting is expected to focus on…
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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as India's next Chief of the Army Staff and will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi later this month. A highly experienced officer with…
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The southwest monsoon has entered Odisha, but its impact remains limited as temperatures crossed 40°C in five cities, including Bhawanipatna and Balangir. Weather experts say widespread…
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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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