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Dhenkanal Gajalakshmi Puja Begins at 41 Pandals

Dhenkanal, Odisha: Dhenkanal has entered its annual festive season as Gajalakshmi Puja begins across 41 puja pandals in the town. The celebrations opened on October 25, coinciding with Kumar Purnima,…

Sanjana October 26, 2026

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Winter Chill Brings Changes to Daily Life in Koida, Sundargarh

Winter has begun to make its presence felt in Koida, a mineral-rich region in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, as temperatures fall below 15°C. The drop in temperature is changing the daily…

Sambit Mohanty October 26, 2026

Odisha News

Puri Habisyalis Face Accommodation Problems During Kartik Month

Puri, Odisha: Puri Habisyalis observing the holy month of Kartik have reportedly faced difficulties over accommodation and registration at Vrundabati Niwas, raising concerns about arrangements for elderly devotees visiting the…

Sanjana October 26, 2026

Odisha News

Koraput Police Tighten Security Along Odisha-Andhra Border in Kotia

Koraput, Odisha, October 26, 2026: Koraput Police have strengthened security along the sensitive Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border in Kotia amid renewed tensions over the long-standing boundary dispute and election-related activities in…

Sanjana October 26, 2026

Odisha News

Four-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Going Missing in Baripada, Youth Detained

Baripada, Mayurbhanj: A four-and-a-half-year-old girl who went missing near Bhanjpur Railway Station in Baripada, Odisha, was rescued on Monday and reunited with her family. Police detained a youth in connection…

Sanjana October 26, 2026

High vegetable prices are adding pressure to household budgets in Berhampur.

Odisha News

Berhampur Vegetable Prices Soar, Families Feel the Pinch

Vegetable prices in Berhampur have reportedly climbed sharply, putting pressure on household budgets as several commonly purchased vegetables sell for ₹50 per kg or more. The reported rates include ₹140…

Sanjana October 22, 2026

Odisha News

Bhubaneswar EV Battery Swapping Facility Aims to Make Commuting Faster

Bhubaneswar EV battery swapping is emerging as an alternative to conventional charging for electric two-wheeler riders, with a new facility allowing users to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones.…

Sanjana October 22, 2026

Ganjam Police reportedly conducted raids at 22 alleged gambling dens as part of a festive-season crackdown.

Odisha News

Ganjam Police Reportedly Arrest 115 in Gambling Raids

Ganjam Police reportedly arrested 115 people during raids on 22 alleged gambling dens across Odisha’s Ganjam district, as authorities intensified action against illegal gambling during the festive season. The operation…

Sanjana October 22, 2026

Monalisa Sahu’s achievement in the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026

Odisha News

Odisha’s Monalisa Sahu Secures 16th Rank in UPSC Geo-Scientist Examination

Odisha’s Monalisa Sahu has secured the 16th rank in the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026, bringing recognition to Kandhamal district. Her achievement is particularly inspiring because her journey, as described…

Sanjana October 22, 2026

Devotees participate in Maa Durga immersion processions during Durga Puja in Cuttack, Odisha.

Odisha News

Cuttack Bids Farewell to Maa Durga as Immersion Processions Fill the City

Cuttack, Odisha: The Durga Puja festivities have come to an end, and Cuttack is witnessing emotional farewell celebrations as devotees bid adieu to Goddess Durga. Grand processions, traditional musical instruments…

Sambit Mohanty October 22, 2026