Tension escalated in Kendrapada's Rajnagar after BDO Tilottama Prusti was allegedly abused. BJP supporters led by Lalit Behera entered her office, leading to protests. Police investigation underway.
An 11-foot saltwater crocodile caused panic in Gupti village near Bhitarkanika National Park. Forest officials safely captured and released it. This marks the 7th such incident in six months. Read more about the rising human-animal conflict.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals 8.85 lakh Odisha farmers enrolled in PMFBY with Rs 2580 crore claims paid. New tech modules ensure transparency and timely settlements.
A charitable trust founded by a US professor awarded scholarships to 400 students in Kendrapada, with 85% going to girls. The funds aim to support higher education and career dreams. Read more about this inspiring initiative.
Bhitarkanika National Park hosts Mangrove Festival, celebrating its role as a cyclone barrier and Ramsar site, while officials vow action against illegal shrimp farms. Explore the vital ecosystem.
A troop of 20 monkeys jumped into a crocodile-infested river in Bhitarkanika to save an infant. The viral video highlights animal loyalty and the growing human-crocodile conflict in Odisha. Read the full story.
An NRI professor's charitable trust in Kendrapada has provided scholarships to 10,000 students, focusing on girls' education, and aids cancer patients. Learn about his 18-year journey and future Rs 1.5 crore endowment plan.
Thieves stole idols, ornaments worth ₹20 lakh from five temples in Kendrapada's Dhola & Nalapari villages. Police probe insider angle. Read for details & updates.
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district will be off-limits to tourists from January 8 to 10 for the annual saltwater crocodile census. Over 22 teams will conduct a detailed count using advanced methods. Read more.
A man and his two sons in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested for allegedly murdering his 75-year-old mother in a staged accident over a property dispute. Police reveal chilling details.
Kendrapada farmers are selling paddy for as low as Rs 2,400/quintal, far below the Rs 3,100 govt price, due to delayed procurement starting Jan 9. Read about the crisis.
Odisha's crude steel production surges to 18.07 million tonnes. Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma details green steel initiatives & policies for MSMEs in Rajya Sabha. Read the full report.
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.
Additional District Judge sentences Rashmi Ranjan Roul to rigorous life imprisonment for stabbing Amit Patra in Sahira village. A fine of Rs 50,000 was also imposed. Read the full details of the court verdict.
Odisha Vigilance arrests junior engineer Ratnesh Kumar Pandey for embezzling Rs 9.70 lakh meant for street lights in Kendrapada. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Read details.
Archaeologists pay tribute to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman director general, on her 100th birth anniversary. Discover her legacy, including the Diamond Triangle excavations and the golden Buddha casket find.
Archaeologists & historians paid tributes to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman DG, on her 100th birth anniversary. Her work unearthed Odisha's Diamond Triangle & Buddha relics. Read about her legacy.
Residents of Jajpur villages block Tamaka-Mangalpur road for 3 hours, demanding action after 18 diarrhoea deaths. Officials sealed polluted tube wells, sparking protests. Read more.
Kendrapada authorities fit retro-reflective tapes on stray cattle horns along NH-53 to improve night visibility. The initiative aims to cover 500 animals, reducing collisions.
Forest officials in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested three youths for poaching 14 migratory birds. This is the first case detected in Dalijodi forest range this winter. Read more.
A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Kendrapada district faces HIV challenge with 764 positive cases. Health officials identify high-risk zones as migrant workers return with infections. Learn about prevention efforts.
Farmers in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts face crop damage as IMD predicts cyclone formation. Officials urge immediate harvesting to prevent losses. Read full coverage.
A 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Kendrapada. The accused threatened the victim with death. Medical examination confirms sexual assault.
Tata Steel Foundation's Sukinda Ecorace Project revives native tassar silkworms through forest restoration, creating biodiversity corridors and sustainable livelihoods in Odisha.
Odisha government plans to revive ancient Pushpagiri University at Buddhist Diamond Triangle sites. Proposal sent to Centre for approval. World Heritage status sought for Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, Udayagiri.
OSCSC to purchase 81,200 metric tonnes of paddy from Kendrapada farmers starting January 9 at Rs 3,100 per quintal. 52,092 farmers already registered for the procurement drive.
Jajpur court convicts 32-year-old man for repeatedly raping minor, DNA test confirms paternity. Survivor awarded Rs 7 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Jnanpith winner Prativa Ray reveals how Dharmendra encouraged Hema Malini's ballet based on her novel Yajnaseni. Read this emotional tribute to the late actor's love for art.