State news

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government issues notification for 7 new municipalities and 28 new NACs. All BDOs have been transferred as administrative officers for the new NACs. 6 crores have been approved for new offices of all NCs, 50 lakhs for…

Cuttack: In a tragic incident, a man and his wife have been killed in a road accident in Cuttack of Odisha on Friday morning. The accident took place near the Kathajodi bridge on the National Highway in Cuttack.While the identity of the…

Berhampur: In a shocking incident miscreants attacked two youths with iron rod and stones in Berhampur of Ganjam district yesterday. The incident occurred in Gopalpur of the district.Reportedly, the victims, Siba Nayak and Pratap Nayak…

New Delhi: India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM), Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.The launches took place…

Paradeep: A devastating fire broke out in Paradeep Badapadia market, causing significant damage. Three vegetable shops were completely destroyed, resulting in significant property damage worth lakhs of rupees.Reportedly, the incident…

Bermhapur: In a tragic incident a youth was brutally murdered in Bhismagiri under Digapahandi police station. A scuffle broke out between two young men over an argument in Badagula street on the previous night, which turned deadly. The…

Today is the culmination of Sambalpur's famous Sital Sasthi jatra. The celebrations reached a peak last evening as the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati graced devotees during Shaha Nagar Parikrama. As the evening progressed,…

Khordha: Tusharkanta Naik, ASI of Bolgarh Bankoi Police Station has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance for demanding and taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant for removing a name from a case diary.Based on reports, a trap was…

Dhenkanal: In a shocking incident, a 7-year-old minor girl was reportedly sexually assaulted by some outsiders in in the Hindol police station area of Dhenkanal district. The culprits then fled the scene after covering her with leaves.…

Mayurbhanj: A massive amount of sand, illegally extracted and stockpiled near the Sonali River in Odisha's Kaptipada, was seized by a joint team of officials from the Mining Department, Tahasildar, and Police, officials said on Saturday.…