Renowned Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee tragically passed away following a boating accident at Talsari beach in Odisha. The 42-year-old actor was reportedly in the region for a film shoot when the incident occurred, sending shockwaves across the Bengali film industry and his fan base. Acco

A devastating fire broke out at the SCB Medical College and Hospital

The Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 are underway today, March 16, 2026, with key battlegrounds in Bihar, Haryana

A small passenger aircraft operating an IndiaOne Air service crashed in Odisha on Saturday, prompting an immediate emergency response from local authorities and aviation officials. The aircraft, a nine-seater, was en route from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar when it went down in a rural area approximately 10 to 15 kilometres from Rourkela. The incident has raised concerns over flight safety and led to the launch of a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash. According to pr

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, posing a serious threat to the eastern coast of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the cyclone is likely to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday night with wind speeds reaching up to 110 kmph. Heavy rainfall, high tides, and flooding have already affected coastal districts including Chittoor, Tirupati, and Kakinada, prompting mass evacuations and widespread disrupt

Animesh Kujur has become India's fastest sprinter, making history as the national record holder in both the 100m and 200m sprints. Spent a morning with Animesh at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, where he shared his remarkable journey from a young football enthusiast in Chhattisgarh to becoming one of India’s most promising track athletes. Growing up in the troubled regions of Chhattisgarh, Animesh’s

In a shocking revelation, Excise officials in Hyderabad uncovered a ganja smuggling racket where marijuana was hidden behind portraits of gods in pooja rooms to avoid detection during police checks. During raids in Dhoolpet, the Excise STF seized over 21 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 22 lakh. The drugs were sourced from Odisha and distributed in small packets to agents in Hyderabad’s IT areas like Gachibowli and Madhapur for retail sale. Several i

Puri, June 27, 2025 – The sacred city of Puri in Odisha has come alive with spiritual fervor as millions of devotees gather for the grand annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. This vibrant and ancient festival, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, marks one of the most revered events in Hindu tradition. Celebrated each year on the second day (Dwitiya Tithi) of the waxing phase of the lunar month of Ashadh, the festival commemorates the ceremonial journey of Lord Jagannath al

In an incident straight out of a movie script, Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar witnessed a dramatic scene when a senior government engineer allegedly attempted to dispose of illicit wealth by throwing bundles of cash out of his apartment window during a raid. The man in question, Baikuntha Nath Sarangi, is a Chief Engineer in the State’s Rural Development Department. A massive operation by the vigilance department led to the recovery of over Rs 2.1 crore in unaccounted cash.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has formally raised objections with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the naming of the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha as ‘Jagannath Dham’. In a letter addressed to Banerjee on May 6, CM Majhi expressed deep concern and urged the West Bengal government to refrain from using the term, citing cultural sensitivity and religious sentiments tied to the original and sacred Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri. In the

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state’s growing potential as a key investment hub during his remarks at a special plenary session with industry leaders on the eve of the ‘Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’. Majhi emphasized the Odisha government's commitment to streamlining regulatory processes and fostering economic growth to position the state as a prime destination for both foreign and domestic investors. The Chief Minist

In a significant operation, 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. The operation, which took place late Monday night into Tuesday morning, resulted in the death of Chalpati, a senior Maoist leader with a Rs 1 crore bounty on his head. The encounter occurred in the Kularighat reserve forest, located along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, just 5 km from Odisha's Nuapada district. A joint team of security forces, includi

Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha in a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, and other notable dignitaries in attendance. Kambhampati succeeded Raghubar Das, who recently resigned from the post. Before the ceremony, Kambhampati arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday a

A tragic incident occurred in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district when a Class 10 student, Sukhdev Munda, died after allegedly being administered a wrong injection at a local pharmacy. Sukhdev, who was suffering from a skin infection, was taken to Sarbeswar Medicines pharmacy in Saharpada Market by his father for treatment. The pharmacist assured them that an injection would provide quick relief. However, shortly after receiving the injection, Sukhdev's condition deteriorated, and he passed

In a remarkable use of AI technology for wildlife conservation, a small herd of elephants, including two adults and a calf, was saved from a potential train collision in Odisha's Rourkela district. As the elephants approached the railway tracks, an AI-powered camera system, installed by the forest department, detected their movement and sent an immediate alert to the control room. The quick response from the control room led to the timely stopping of the oncoming train, preventi