Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Prem Patnaik, the elder brother of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of the Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Odisha for their prayers and well-wishes for Naveen’s swift recovery. In a warm message shared today, Prem Patnaik provided a reassuring update on Naveen’s health following [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) have announced a statewide protest on June 25 in response to the alarming rise in crimes against women under the BJP-led government in Odisha. The protest will be held across all college campuses, where students will wear black badges as a symbol [...]

Berhampur: In a horrific incident sparking statewide outrage, two Dalit men from Ganjam district were brutally tortured, forced to eat grass, and made to drink drain water after being falsely accused of cattle smuggling. The assault occurred in broad daylight in Kharigumma village, under Dharakote block, Ganjam district, as per reports. The victims, Bulu Nayak [...]

New Delhi: An Afghan national, Mohammad Yousaf alias Yaha Khan, was arrested at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, for entering India on a forged Indian passport and living in Cuttack under a false identity since 2018. According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered under the Airport Police Station, the arrest was made after the [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has successfully undergone surgery for cervical arthritis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The two-hour procedure was performed under the supervision of eminent spine specialist Dr. Rajshekhar, with assistance from a medical team at the Asian Heart Institute, as per reports. [...]

Bhubaneswar: As Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik undergoes treatment for cervical arthritis at a Mumbai hospital today, a wave of prayers and solidarity sweeps across Odisha. From bustling towns to remote villages, people from all walks of life are offering heartfelt prayers at temples for the swift recovery of [...]

Washington/Bhubaneswar: In a move that could impact international travel and perceptions, the United States has issued a Level-2 travel advisory for India, urging its citizens to “exercise increased caution” due to rising concerns over crime and terrorism. Among the most notable inclusions is Odisha, one of six Indian states where US government personnel must now [...]

New Delhi: BJD President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik is set to undergo medical procedure for cervical arthritis in Mumbai on June 22. The BJD leaders and members of Delhi’s Odia community on Saturday offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Hauz Khas for his speedy recovery. An ‘akhand deep’ was lit, symbolizing hope [...]

Bhubaneswar: As part of its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has intensified its efforts under the ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative. Daily counselling sessions and the administration of the Road Safety Pledge are being systematically conducted across all CRUT depots and operational terminals. These sessions are designed to sensitise crew [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a major blow to Odisha’s industrial ambitions, Waaree Energies, India’s largest solar module manufacturer, has pulled out of its ₹25,000 crore integrated solar manufacturing project in the state, citing prolonged execution and land acquisition delays. The ambitious project, which was planned in Dhenkanal district, aimed to manufacture ingots, wafers, solar cells, and modules [...]