Patna: 1 dead, 4 hurt in SUV-van collision on Atal Path
A man died and four were injured in a tragic road accident on Patna's Atal Path early Monday. The SUV rear-ended a stationary pickup van. Read the full details.
A man died and four were injured in a tragic road accident on Patna's Atal Path early Monday. The SUV rear-ended a stationary pickup van. Read the full details.
Actor Vardhaan Puri reveals 2026 as his year of self-actualisation, driven by 5 AM club discipline, mental health focus, and a dream to star in a comedy film. Discover his inspiring journey.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan showcases his athletic skills at NIT Rourkela, BMC honors sanitation workers, and a Puri man offers a cash reward for his missing parrot. Read these heartwarming stories from Odisha.
A dispute between police and temple authorities over a special queue for devotees at Puri's Jagannath Temple led to a 30-minute halt in darshan. Senior officials had to intervene to restore order. Details inside.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Former IFS officer Malaya Mishra establishes Sarojini Devi Memorial Library in Puri, offering free access to 5000+ books and mentorship to local youth. Discover this inspiring story of social service.
OSPCB report reveals alarming groundwater pollution in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. High turbidity, faecal matter, and saline intrusion threaten public health. Learn the risks and official response.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
India now operates 132 Compressed Bio Gas plants with 920 TPD capacity under SATAT. Minister Puri also announced 50 new oil & gas exploration blocks to boost energy security. Read more.
A 15-year-old boy, a 20-year-old e-rickshaw driver, and a 50-year-old tailor were stabbed to death in separate incidents across Delhi on New Year's Day. Police have made multiple arrests. Read the full report.
A five-year-old boy died and three were injured after a speeding SUV hit them in Puri. The drunk driver was arrested after public outrage. CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia.
Are potatoes unhealthy? Nutrition expert Aman Puri debunks myths about carbs, diabetes, and weight gain. Discover healthy ways to include them in your diet.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati encouraged women in Puri to pursue entrepreneurship using govt loans like MUDRA. He reviewed key schemes for financial self-reliance. Read more.
OTDC plans modern LED billboards & reflective signboards at Puri, Konark & more to ease travel. Project includes 5-year maintenance. A step towards smart tourism.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Odia devotees from 53 countries will gather in Puri for a 3-day conference on Lord Jagannath's global consciousness. The event addresses unity in rituals and critiques ISKCON's untimely Rath Yatras abroad.
Orissa High Court directs committee to begin inventory of centuries-old jewels in Puri's Ratna Bhandar after ASI completes conservation. Next hearing on Jan 27.
Puri's Jagannath Temple administration apologizes and withdraws 2026 calendars depicting sibling deities in incorrect positions on Ratna Singhasan, citing an old manuscript source. Read the full story.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi directs officials to skip New Year greetings and focus on duties. Bhubaneswar police restrict parties, Puri Temple timings altered. Details inside.
Odisha's law department is reforming the uniform land policy to settle ownership disputes of 55,000 encroached acres belonging to Puri's Jagannath Temple within 1.5 months. Read more.
Puri Jagannath Temple implements a massive security plan with 344 CCTV cameras and 70 police platoons to manage over 3 lakh devotees on New Year's Day. Read about the foolproof arrangements.
A high-level committee prepares a detailed SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, last opened in 1978. RBI experts and goldsmiths to assist. Read the latest updates.
A proposal to stop keeping Lord Jagannath awake for New Year's Eve darshan in Puri sparks debate between tradition and devotion. Will the 12th-century shrine change its practice?
Puri police unveil a massive security plan for New Year, deploying 25 platoons for crowd control at Jagannath Temple and the beach. SP Prateek Singh ensures visitor safety.
The high-level committee finalizes a phased SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar. The process, to be videographed, aims for completion before the 2026 Rath Yatra. Details inside.
A 22-year-old disabled woman was allegedly raped in Odisha's Puri district. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused. Read the latest updates.
East Coast Railway plans to double train originating capacity from Bhubaneswar, Puri & Visakhapatnam by 2030. Major infrastructure upgrades underway to reduce congestion and boost connectivity.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils a massive 60-ft Santa Claus sculpture made with sand and 1.5 tonnes of apples at Puri's Niladri Beach. The artwork promotes peace and aims for a national record. Read more about this festive marvel.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation decides to restore the 52-year-old Subhash Bridge after expert inspection. A new bridge proposal is also submitted. Read the full 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.