Odia Workers Stranded in Uzbekistan Over Unpaid Wages
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
Sunaya, a 12-year-old Odia girl in the UK, finished 38th in the English Schools AA Cross Country Cup national finals. She also led her school team and represented Buckinghamshire. Read her inspiring journey.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi recalled former CM Janaki Ballabh Patnaik's scholarly and leadership qualities at his 100th birth anniversary. Read about his political journey and literary works.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi issues a 15-point directive to Chief Secretary Anu Garg, targeting a $500-billion economy by 2036, zero tolerance for corruption, and exclusive use of Odia in official work. Read the key reforms.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi issues a 15-point directive to Chief Secretary Anu Garg, focusing on corruption-free governance, Odia language use, and rapid industrial growth aligned with Vision 2036. Read more.
Odia devotees from 53 countries will gather in Puri for a 3-day conference on Lord Jagannath's global consciousness. The event addresses unity in rituals and critiques ISKCON's untimely Rath Yatras abroad.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pledges support for migrant worker assaulted in Chennai. Four juveniles arrested. State sends officer for probe. Details on the shocking incident and government response.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pledges support for assaulted migrant worker in Tamil Nadu. Four teens detained. Read about the government's response and investigation.
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra opens 'Srujan' canteen at Kharavela Bhawan for 700+ staff. Meanwhile, Odisha Khadya Mahotsav's chowmein stall stirs debate on authentic Odia cuisine. Read more.
Banaras Hindu University introduces a new Odia Studies course under NEP 2020 to strengthen language skills and cultural literacy. Learn how this programme enhances employability.
The Odisha Food Festival in Bhubaneswar is showcasing forgotten culinary treasures, including the GI-tagged Kai Chutney made from red ants. Discover the rich heritage.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Enforcement Directorate prosecutes Sun Pariwar Group for a massive Ponzi scheme, alleging Rs 158 crore fraud affecting over 10,000 investors in Hyderabad. Read the full investigation details.
A US-based yoga teacher from Odisha, Neeta Mohanty, and her siblings inaugurate the Basanta Bishnupriya Memorial Hall in Soro. The centre offers free first-month classes starting Jan 1, 2026. Read more.
Odisha government partners with OpenAI to train students and officials in AI, develop Odia language use cases, and pilot AI applications in public administration. Explore the details.
Bhubaneswar hosts the Odia Khadya Mahotsav from Dec 23-29, featuring 140+ food stalls from all 30 districts. Experience traditional cuisine, competitions, and cultural discussions. Discover Odisha's rich food legacy.
Veteran Odia film producer Rabindra Mohan Sahoo, known for 15+ films, passed away in Bhubaneswar. A former BJP candidate and councillor, his legacy spans cinema and public life. Read more.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
The official trailer for the Odia film 'Motorcycle', starring Kuna Tripathy and Jyoti Ranjan Nayak, is out now. Directed by Aswin Tripathy, watch it here.
Odisha's culture department announces a Rs 1 crore grant for Bargarh's Dhanu Jatra, the world's largest open-air theatre. The 11-day festival starts Dec 24. Read about the grand plans.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi honoured four blind women cricketers from the state, part of India's T20 World Cup winning team, with Rs 11 lakh each. Read about their inspiring journey and the call for government jobs.
Assam government passes historic bill granting land ownership to 3.33 lakh tea garden workers after 200 years of waiting. Chief Minister calls it a landmark moment for marginalized communities.
Congress leader Pawan Khera alleges Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is independent India's most corrupt chief minister. Read the explosive political accusations and their implications.
Assam Assembly passes landmark bill criminalizing polygamy with up to 7 years imprisonment. CM Sarma calls it historic for women's rights and promises Uniform Civil Code next.
Assam Police CID detains four individuals for circulating AI-generated video targeting CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Case registered under cybercrime laws. Read full details.
Assam Assembly approves historic bill criminalizing polygamy with 3-8 year imprisonment. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledges Uniform Civil Code implementation if re-elected. Key development in Indian governance.
Assam passes the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025, imposing up to 10 years imprisonment. CM Himanta Sarma asserts the law is not against Islam. Read the full details.
Assam government passes groundbreaking anti-polygamy legislation with strict penalties. Learn how this historic bill impacts marriage laws and CM Sarma's UCC vision.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi leads Samvidhan Diwas rally in Nagaon, criticizes CM Himanta Sarma and BJP for alleged attempts to establish monarchy and voter list manipulation.
Bengaluru police arrest Utkal Deepika Rout, wife of late Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, for abetment to suicide after a 10-month digital probe. Details on the case inside.