Odisha

A Malayali priest, Fr. Joshi George, alleges assault and theft by Odisha police during a ganja search at Jooba Parish Church. He claims police brutality, accusations of conversion, and theft of Rs 40,000, awaiting diocese decision on filing a complaint.

At least one person died and 25 others were injured after 11 coaches of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi station in Odisha's Cuttack district on Sunday.

Senior IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan, known for leading Odisha’s Mission Shakti and pioneering social initiatives, has taken voluntary retirement. Her contributions span women’s empowerment, school education, sports promotion, and maternal welfare, leaving a lasting impact on Odisha.

Odisha Congress workers staged a sit-in protest outside the party office on Wednesday against the suspension of 12 party MLAs from the Legislative Assembly. The suspended legislators had spent the night inside the Assembly on March 25, demanding a House Committee to investigate alleged atrocities against women.

The Odisha government has rescheduled school timings for Classes 1 to 12 from 6:30 am to 10:30 am due to rising heatwave conditions. Schools must ensure drinking water availability and take precautionary measures to protect students.

Nepal's Foreign Minister addresses the death of a Nepali student in India, emphasizing diplomatic efforts for a fair investigation and justice.

Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba urged Odisha's Higher Education Minister to investigate the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal and ensure a safe environment for Nepali students.

KIIT University orders Nepalese students to vacate campus after a student's death sparks protests, leaving many without food or transportation.

During the second ODI between India and Englad, continuous music was played to keep the crowd engaged and entertained, but it seemed to be disrupting Rohit Sharma’s concentration.