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The Commissionerate Police busted a sex racket running in an apartment in Laxmisagar area of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday night. During the raid, the police rescued two women from Kendrapara and Puri. Police also nabbed two persons identified as customers.

  Heatwave is likely to intensify due to which the regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued orange warning for 21 district of Odisha till April 2.

Bhubaneswar broke the all-time record as the capital city boiled under sweltering heat today. According to the regional office of the India Meteorological Department, Bhubaneswar set a new record for the Month of March after recording maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius.

Amid rising cases of COVID-19, a lecturer of Rama Devi Women's University tested positive for the virus on Wednesday (March 31).

With the state witnessing an uptrend in daily cases of COVID-19, the Odisha government on Wednesday issued fresh set of guidelines for effective control of novel-coronavirus infections. The guidelines will be in force in the state from April 1 to April 30.

With wildlife crimes on the rise in Odisha, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch has released a helpline number 9439263646 for the general public to report such crimes. As per reports, the name and identity of the callers would be kept confidential.

The heat wave situation is likely to ease in the coming days as the India Meteorological Centre has predicted rain and thunderstorm activities till April 6th. As per the Met office, rain and thunderstorm activities will continue in different parts of Odisha till this weekend.

On this day (April 2) in 2011, more than a billion dreams came true, when India lifted the One-Day International Cricket World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Let’s relive the glory.

In a shocking incident, a man allegedly hacked his wife and 2 daughters with an axe leaving them grievously injured at Dimiria village under Kamakhyanagar of Dhenkanal district on Friday (April 2). The accused has been identified as Pranabandhu Rout.

Cuttack Mangalabag Police on Friday (April 2) nabbed 6 persons from SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) for allegedly diverting patients coming for treatment to the government hospital to other private hospitals in the city.

With people losing their jobs during the pandemic, each sector is fighting its own battle. The local theatre, popularly known as the Jatra is one of the worst affected industries. This theatre form has been around for a very long time and is an integral part of the Odia heritage. Despite being an indispensable part of the State’s culture, the Jatra artistes are struggling to make ends meet. These Jatra artistes who have made us laugh, cry and sway in emotion are currently facing a crisis. With COVID 19 restrictions preventing stage shows, they are without work and have been forced to set up food stalls in Bhubaneswar to take care of their families. They said that they are waiting for the government to provide them assistance and financial support.

Today’s generation is slowly leaning towards a digital life. With smartphones easily available at everyone’s disposal, the importance of books is slowly diminishing. With this thought in mind, “Bada-Didi”, a voluntary organization comprising of 30 tribal women as its members has started a roadside library. This library situated along the National Highway 326 in Malkangiri is the first of its kind in the area. The library has been set up with financial contribution from all the members of the group. The members of Bada-Didi said that the initiative was conceptualized keeping in mind the need to encourage new generation to read more books.

A couple attempted suicide by pouring diesel to self-immolate themselves demanding justice for their 5-year-old daughter, who was allegedly murdered. Ashok Sahu and Saudamini of Jadupur village in Nayagarh district attempted self-immolation in front of the Odisha Assembly today citing that their daughter’s murderers are being shielded by Minister Arun Sahoo. But soon the Police intervened and stopped the couple, who were later taken into custody. Saudamini said that they have been forced to attempt self-immolation as they are yet to get justice for their daughter, Pari. The couple said that the accused who murdered their daughter is yet to be arrested.

Why is Tigress Sundari still in an Enclosure? Why did the Tiger Translocation Project in Satkosia fail? Why no decision has been taken regarding the future of Tigress Sundari after all this while? Highlighting the plight of Tigress Sundari, an organisation called Red Lynx Confederation has filed a writ Petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Hearing the matter, the MADHYA PRADESH High Court has requested the state’s Forest Department to conduct a probe and submit a report. The High Court has also sought information about the current situation of Tigress Sundari. On behalf of the Odisha Forest Department, Angul Divisional Forest Officer will appear before the MADHYA PRADESH High Court as per the instructions. Meanwhile, Odisha’s Forest Department has alleged that despite writing numerous letters, the State of Madhya Pradesh has not initiated any steps to take back Tigress Sundari.

Amid massive outrage, over the murder case of Nayagarh minor girl Pari, a viral audio clip has added to the controversy. The viral audio clip is purpoted to be a recorded telephonic conversation between Minister Arun Kumar Sahoo and Saumya Ranjan Pradhan the Sarpanch of victim Pari’s, Lakshmiprasad Panchayat. In fact, Sarpanch Saumya Ranjan Pradhan, has confirmed that one of the voices in the recorded telephonic conversation belongs to him. However, he has declined to go on record and confirm this on camera. The other voice is of Minister Arun Sahoo. Saumya Ranjan confirmed further that he had spoken to minister Arun Sahoo, yesterday evening.