Pradeep Pattanayak

As per the allegations of Rani’s parents, her husband Lakshmi Maharana would often beat up her. Late on Monday night, they received a call from Lakshmi who informed them that Rani committed suicide.

The alleged assault on ASO Baikuntha Pradhan by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das’ son Lalit Kumar and five others has ignited political tensions. Congress and BJD demand action, while BJP asks BJD to refrain from meddling...

Senior BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra attributed the party's election defeat to complacency among leaders and workers.

A woman in Ghasipura of Keonjhar, died en route to the hospital due to poor road infrastructure. The ambulance couldn't reach her village, forcing her family to carry her on a cot. She passed away...

The Ratna Bhandar of Srimandir is set to be opened after 1 PM, as announced by Justice Biswanath Rath, chairman of the high-level committee. The opening aligns with an auspicious time.

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced that the Ratna Bhandar opening process will commence tomorrow, following a high-level committee's SOP. The Reserve Bank of India will assist the managing committee to ensure transparency.

A fire broke out on the third floor of a private nursing home near Purighat Police Station in Cuttack. The blaze started in the ICU, but all eight patients were safely rescued and relocated to...

Four visually impaired cricketers from Odisha, part of India's 15-member blind cricket team, will travel to Boston on July 24 to teach American counterparts the game. The Indian team, recognized for their excellence in blind...

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik wins the Golden Sand Master Award at the International Sand Sculpture Championship in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His winning piece depicted Lord Jagannath on a chariot, aligning with the competition's theme...

The BJP has called for a high-level investigation into the alleged misappropriation of crores from the District Mineral Fund (DMF) in Keonjhar, used for high school beautification under the previous government's 5T initiative.

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) sees a political shift with BJP leader Samir Dey winning the president post uncontested, replacing BJD's Debashish Samantray. This comes amid broader changes in Odisha's sports landscape following a...

On the sixth day of Rath Yatra, the Dakshina Moda ritual is observed in Puri, marking the start of Bahuda Yatra. The three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath are turned southward...

The BJD's defeat in the 2024 general elections is attributed to internal sabotage and complacency, says party leader Nrusingha Sahu.

The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticizes the BJP-led government for using a schematic teacher appointment system to recruit 18,788 junior teachers in Odisha.

The BJP-led Odisha government, under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has initiated an IAS reshuffle, transferring influential officers from the previous BJD administration. Notable changes include new roles for G. Mathivathanan and R. Vineel Krishna.

The Hera Panchami ritual during Rath Yatra depicts Goddess Lakshmi's anger towards Lord Jagannath. Observed on the fifth day of the festival, it symbolizes human-like activities of deities.

With the onset of the rainy season, Odisha is witnessing a spike in Dengue cases. The state government has convened a high-level meeting led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to discuss preventive measures.

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wrote to Odisha CM Mohan Majhi seeking action over the Pahandi mishap where Lord Balabhadra slipped, hurting devotees' sentiments.

After remaining on chariots for two days, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were taken to the Adapa Mandap pedestal inside Gundicha Temple. This event is part of the Adapa Mandap Bije ritual during...

Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena clarified that the State Transport Corporation's original colours have been used in LAccMI buses. He also announced plans to install CCTV cameras in buses.