Odisha

Veer Surendra Sai, hailing from Odisha’s Sambalpur carved a name for himself when he was merely 18 as he vociferously protested against the colonial rulers, British in 1827. And today, …

Odisha’s scenic Gandhamardan hill range which is located between Balangir and Bargarh districts has been declared as biodiversity heritage site by the State Government. This is the third such site …

The Indian Railways has completed 100% electrification of the existing broad gauge network of Odisha stretching across 2,822 route kilometre which will reduce the line haul cost by 2.5 times, …

The leaves of Sal and Siali lying on the ground may seem waste but they can be turned into eco-friendly and biodegradable products like plates and bowls. Doing this are …

For wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists in India especially Odisha this year has turned out to be special as the Rushikulya rookery located in Ganjam district has broken past records of …

In her own way Kamala Moharana, a 64-year-old woman from a small village in Odisha’s Kendrapara district and her group has been working for the cause of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan …

Odisha’s pillow lava formations in Nomira village in Keonjhar district will soon be in the spotlight as it will become a geo-tourism attraction. This type of formations are rare in …

Considering the importance of the historic Parabhadi hill located in Jajpur district of Odisha, the Archaeological Survey of India under the Union Ministry of Culture has decided to excavate the …

All-India Institute of Medical Science-Bhubaneswar was in news for conducting successful quadruple joint replacement surgery. The patient was a 37-year-old woman hailing from Kendrapara district’s Aul block in Odisha. Suffering …

A couple in Odisha’s Junagarh are making a significant change in the life of several students, especially those belonging to the underprivileged section of the society. Dipak Sahu and his …

Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) Gopalkrushna Das, who shot dead Odisha’s health Minister Naba Kishore Das from point-blank range, was undergoing treatment for a mental disorder. However, despite his mental …

A shocking video showing Odisha Health Minister Naba Das shot in the chest by a policeman and party workers putting the bleeding minister in a car to rush him to …

The birthplace of the well-known social worker, reformer, journalist, political activist and poet, Gopabandhu Das popularly known as Utkalmani, Suando village, is undergoing redevelopment and will be ready for tourists …

With the number of migratory birds soaring in the backwaters of Deogarh district in Odisha, there is a spurt in the tourists visiting the area to watch them. This has …

A multifaceted public personality, Biju Patnaik, was an industrialist and freedom fighter was a fearless and courageous pilot who never backed down from any dangerous assignment to fly. A proof …

Odisha’s home cook Avinash Patnaik is making waves in the State and India with the distinct flavours he has created in the 7th season of the MasterChef India, a cooking …

With the cold wave sweeping across the northern and north-eastern parts of India, just like human beings, animals in the zoos too are finding it difficult to cope with winter. …

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that “necessary investigation” is being carried out into the death of three Russians in Odisha. Vladimir Bidenov (61) was found dead …

With a view to enable farmers to diversity their produce and increase their income in Odisha, the State Government is helping them by supplying better varieties to grow. In this …

Less than a week after the Tawang clash with Chinese soldiers on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, India on Thursday successfully carried out the night trial …

There is heartening news for the wildlife enthusiasts of India especially those in Odisha as Olive Ridley turtles, an endangered species, have started arriving in large numbers for mating at …