Newlywed Woman Found Dead in Bolangir, Murder Suspected
A newlywed woman was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances in Bolangir, Odisha, with her family alleging foul play.
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Sacred Asana Woods Arrive in Puri for Rath Yatra 2026 Preparations
Preparations for the Rath Yatra 2026 are in full swing in Puri with the arrival of sacred woods for chariot construction. The wood will be used for the grand chariots dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
Art & Culture
Nita Ambani Showcases Odisha’s Bandha Ikat Saree Featuring Motifs and Mantras – Two Years in the Making
Nita Ambani recently donned a stunning Bandha Ikat saree from Odisha, highlighting the region’s handloom heritage with intricate designs and sacred motifs.
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Odisha Police Aims for Naxal-Free State by Month’s End as Maoists Surrender
Following the surrender of senior Maoist leader Sukru and four others, Odisha Police is optimistic about achieving a Naxal-free state by the end of the month.
Politics
Auditor at Bhubaneswar RDE Office Arrested with ₹28.7 Lakh in Bribe Sting
An auditor from the Regional Director of Education office in Bhubaneswar was arrested after being caught accepting a bribe, leading to the seizure of over ₹28 lakh in cash.
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Odisha High Court Rejects Challenge to Age Limit Change for Sikshya Sahayak Position
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition contesting the reduction of the upper age limit for Sikshya Sahayak posts from 42 to 32 years, as mandated by a 2016 government notification.
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Inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Treasury Commences Today, Rituals Remain Uninterrupted
The inventory of the Ratna Bhandar at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri begins today, marking the first audit of its treasures in nearly fifty years, while ensuring that temple rituals continue without disruption.
Sports
Anand Mahindra Praises Odisha for Winning Bid to Host 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships
Anand Mahindra commended Odisha for being chosen as the host for the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships, attributing the success to strategic planning and investment in sports infrastructure.
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Tripartite Agreement Signed to Establish Visa Application Centre at BSABT
A significant agreement has been signed to set up a Visa Application Centre at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal in Bhubaneswar, enhancing local visa services for residents of Odisha.
Education
OSCPCR Discovers Major Safety Violations at School During Investigation into Student’s Death
The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights identified significant safety and regulatory breaches at a private school linked to the death of a Class V student during a surprise inspection.