Odisha Cold Wave: Bhubaneswar 9.4°C, Cuttack Hits 40-Year Low
Odisha reels under severe cold wave. Bhubaneswar at 9.4°C, Cuttack records coldest night in 40 years at 8.6°C. IMD forecasts conditions to persist. Read for details and impact.
Odisha reels under severe cold wave. Bhubaneswar at 9.4°C, Cuttack records coldest night in 40 years at 8.6°C. IMD forecasts conditions to persist. Read for details and impact.
Bhubanananda Orissa School of Engineering (BOSE), Cuttack, secured the top rank in Odisha's polytechnic ranking. The report, released by Minister Sampad Swain, assessed 109 institutes on 7 key parameters. Discover the full list and key findings.
Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi in Cuttack become Odisha's first fully solar-powered tribal villages. 80 households now have clean, reliable electricity, boosting education and livelihoods. Discover this green milestone!
Court proceedings in Cuttack and Sambalpur were halted for hours after bomb threat emails. Evacuation protocols were activated, but no suspicious objects were found. Read the full story.
Security heightened at courts in Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Deogarh after anonymous bomb threats. Police investigation underway, CM Majhi urges seriousness. Read for details.
A 24-year-old man from Cuttack was arrested for storing child sexual abuse material. Police warn it's a serious crime. Read about the international collaboration that led to his arrest.
Odisha govt bans construction from 6 PM to 10 AM & halts all demolition in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack to control dust pollution. Strict penalties for violations. Read more.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Suspended constable Deepak Kumar Rout, arrested for murdering his second wife, now faces interrogation over the 2022 suspicious death of his first wife. Both women had Rs 1 crore insurance policies. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha Vigilance arrested CRRI police station IIC Bijay Kumar Barik for taking a Rs 40,000 bribe from a liquor trader. Rs 5 lakh unaccounted cash & jewellery seized. Read details.
Orissa High Court directs state to explain teacher deployment for CRCC roles, stressing it hampers students' right to education. Next hearing on Jan 13.
Mumbai-based pop group Outstation releases debut album 'The Return', sparking a revival of the boy band phenomenon in India. Discover their journey and sound.
Tangi police arrest three men for the brutal murder of Mohammed Shoaib and Prasanta Jena near Nirgundi railway station. The victims were allegedly lynched by a garage owner and workers. Read the full investigation details.
Two young men were brutally killed by garage workers in Tangi, Cuttack, on Wednesday. Police have detained suspects and are investigating the alleged theft and mob justice. Read for details.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
The grand new Cuttack Chandi Temple is nearing completion. The crucial Ratna Muda ritual is scheduled for January 5, with the entire Rs 70-crore project set to finish by Odia New Year. Discover the details.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces cancellation after permission withdrawal. Organizers cry conspiracy, seek Naveen Patnaik's intervention. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reviewed plans to transform SCB Medical College into a world-class institution, including a 17-floor parking complex and new hostels. Details inside.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces last-minute cancellation. Organisers cry foul, allege conspiracy against SC, ST, OBC & minority voices. Read more.
Jitendra Sahu, a 32-year-old security guard from Cuttack, went missing in Visakhapatnam while on official duty. Police are scrutinising CCTV footage and questioning truck drivers to trace his last movements. Read the full story.
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
Odisha government approves a memorial museum for Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das at Shailabala Women's College in Cuttack. The museum will preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Read more about this tribute.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
The Rs 8.5 crore Barabati food court in Cuttack, inaugurated in August, remains non-functional. Vendors and residents express frustration as procedural delays stall the project meant to boost tourism and hygiene.
Orissa High Court directs state to regularise two ECG technicians at SCB Medical College, calling their 14-year contractual employment an 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full judgment details.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, fully fit after injury, trained early in Cuttack ahead of the T20I series against South Africa, emulating Virat Kohli's preparation style. Read more.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya held an early, solo practice session at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, mimicking Virat Kohli's dedication, to acclimatise for the T20I series against South Africa. Read about his fitness and preparation.
Orissa High Court reprimands OSMCL for lacking emergency medical procurement. MD ordered to appear on Dec 11 over delays at SCB Medical College. Read the full story.
Cuttack police mandate radium reflective tape at Barabati Stadium for the India-South Africa T20. The safety upgrade aims to prevent accidents during the high-capacity day-night match on December 9.