Bhubaneswar: DevNet Technologies is pleased to announce the upcoming release of two new Bengali songs by Rishima Saha, a promising young singer whose talent, vocal depth, and artistic expression are earning recognition in the contemporary Bengali music landscape. Name of the first song is “Misti Sakal Jure” meaning a sweet morning all around. This song…
Bhubaneswar: Normalcy returned to the Shikharchandi hill range on Monday after two adult tusker elephants that had strayed into the area safely returned to the Bharatpur forest following a coordinated overnight operation by the Forest Department. The elephants, whose presence had led to the temporary closure of the popular hilltop shrine and picnic spot, were…
Bhubaneswar: The prestigious Bharat Dignity Awards 2025 – 3rd Season took place on 27th December 2025 at The Park Hotel, Kolkata, celebrating excellence, integrity, creativity, leadership, and social contribution across diverse fields. Organized by News Mania, the Bharat Dignity Awards has steadily emerged as a respected national platform honoring individuals who have made significant contributions…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for vehicle owners, the State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has announced that e-challans for traffic violations can now be paid both online and offline. The decision is expected to benefit people who face difficulties with digital-only payment systems. The STA has instructed all Regional…
Bhubaneswar: Nearly 1,000 youth from all 30 districts of Odisha will converge at Kalinga Stadium here for the State Youth Festival 2025, scheduled from December 24 to 26. The three-day festival will feature state-level competitions across seven categories, with winners earning the opportunity to represent Odisha at the National Youth Festival, also known as the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take one of its toughest steps yet against vehicular pollution. From the first week of January 2026, fuel stations across the state will deny petrol and diesel to vehicles that do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). The decision by the Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) marks…
Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., a leading lifestyle and leisure club, is proud to announce a series of strategic initiatives that will take the club to new heights. As part of its growth plan, Country Club is forging a strategic alliance to strengthen its market presence and expand its footprint via the franchise…
Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
Bhubaneswar: We express deep disappointment over the recent statement made by social media influencer Subhankar Mishra, wherein he claimed that couples—married or unmarried—should not visit the Puri Sri Jagannath Temple together due to an alleged “curse” by Radha Rani. This assertion is not only factually baseless but also reflects a profound lack of understanding of…
Bhubaneswar: As the marriage season reaches its peak, several arterial roads across the city are choking under the weight of wedding-related traffic. Lavish banquet halls, many of which boast grand dining spaces but lack basic parking facilities, are forcing guests to spill their vehicles onto busy streets. The result: long traffic snarls, frustrated commuters, and…