Bhubaneswar: Mumbai Police on Friday night arrested actor and film critic Kamaal Rashid Khan in connection with an incident in which shots were fired outside a residential building in Lokhandwala earlier this month. The firing incident occurred on January 18 at Nalanda Society, prompting an investigation after residents reported bullet marks on the building. According…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar authorities have imposed strict traffic and safety restrictions around PMG Square and Mahatma Gandhi Marg in view of the state-level Republic Day parade and its rehearsal sessions. The measures are aimed at ensuring smooth conduct of events and maintaining public safety. According to the Commissionerate Police, traffic restrictions will be in force on…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Lucknow on January 24 to attend and address the ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ celebrations as the chief guest. The event is expected to highlight the state’s cultural heritage, development initiatives, and governance reforms. During the programme, the Home Minister will launch the ‘One District One Cuisine’ scheme, an…
Bhubaneswar: India made a flying start after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. Powered by an explosive knock from Rohit Sharma and a composed innings from Suryakumar Yadav, India raced to 126 for 3 in just…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is set to reprise his popular role of Major Vihaan Shergill in Dhurandhar 2, appearing in an extended cameo that has already sparked excitement among fans. According to recent media reports, the film is set in the 2016 Uri timeline, allowing Kaushal’s character from the acclaimed war drama to be…
Bhubaneswar: India’s defence capabilities will be on prominent display at the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) set to unveil its indigenously developed Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile. Developed by the Advanced Systems Laboratory for the Indian Navy, the missile represents a major leap in India’s…
Bhubaneswar: The annual crocodile census at Bhitarkanika National Park has recorded a steady rise in the population of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles, reaffirming the region’s status as one of the world’s most significant crocodile habitats. According to the latest census report, 1,858 saltwater crocodiles were found this year in rivers and creeks within and around Bhitarkanika,…
Bhubaneswar: Assam witnessed a landmark cultural moment with the grand staging of Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, a historic celebration of the Bodo community’s iconic Bagurumba, or butterfly dance. Held at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium, the event brought together more than 10,000 Bodo artistes from all 81 Assembly constituencies across 23 districts, creating one of the largest synchronised…
Bhubaneswar: Breaking with long-standing tradition, the Republic Day 2026 celebrations on Kartavya Path will feature parade galleries named after some of India’s most iconic rivers, paying tribute to their central role in the nation’s civilisation, culture and economy. From the Ganga and Ghaghra in the north to the Godavari and Kaveri in the south, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the establishment of a state branch of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Keonjhar district, a move aimed at strengthening regional theatre education and preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a theatre workshop jointly organised by…
