Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced a ban on the sale of meat and liquor within a 2-kilometre radius of the revered Shri Jagannath Temple. The move is part of a larger plan to transform the holy city into a dedicated pilgrimage destination with a culturally cohesive identity. Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, while addressing the media on…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally has reached 49, with four fresh cases detected on Sunday, sparking renewed caution among health authorities. The rise in infections, though modest, has prompted officials to reiterate the need for public vigilance. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, while briefing the media, stated that the bulk of recent cases have emerged from…
Bhubaneswar: The City will soon have a fully underground metro rail system, replacing the earlier proposal for an elevated corridor. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed the shift in approach, citing the need to preserve the aesthetic integrity of the city. “No new alignment has been finalised yet for the…
Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a thrilling finale at Rourkela’s iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Bargarh FC edged past Bhubaneswar FC with a 3–2 victory to lift the first-ever CM Trophy Under‑15 Football Championship, marking a new chapter in Odisha’s grassroots sports development. The month-long tournament, launched on January 16, is the state’s first grassroots-level U-15 football championship,…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first anniversary of his government, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met with leading industrialists, MSME entrepreneurs, women business leaders, and start-up representatives to outline his government’s achievements and future roadmap for industrial growth in the state. Thanking the industry stakeholders for partnering in Odisha’s growth journey, CM Majhi underscored…
Stavanger (Norway): In a thrilling conclusion to the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen secured yet another title on home soil after a dramatic final round saw reigning World Champion D. Gukesh falter under pressure. The result marked Carlsen’s sixth triumph at his signature event in Stavanger, reaffirming his enduring legacy in…
Amstelveen: In a tightly contested clash at the Wagener Hockey Stadium, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat against hosts Netherlands in their opening match of the Netherlands leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25. India took an early lead through Captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner strike in the 19th minute,…
Subarnapur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 56 development projects worth over ₹323 crore in Subarnapur district, signaling the government’s commitment to rapid, inclusive progress. At a public gathering, CM Majhi inaugurated 11 completed projects worth ₹80 crore and laid the foundation for 45 new ones…
Puri: With the annual Rath Yatra approaching, the Puri district administration has launched a new mobile application — ‘Shree Jagannatha Dham’ — aimed at offering real-time updates and key information to devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple. Designed as a one-stop digital companion for pilgrims, the app provides details on daily rituals, temple schedules, queue…
Cuttack: In a moving display of compassion and quick action, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, came to the rescue of a family injured in a road accident near Telengapentha, just outside Cuttack city. The incident occurred earlier today when a family of four — Ananta Kumar Sahu, his wife, and their…
