Mumbai: Actor Akshay Oberoi has joined the season four cast of Prakash Jha's Aashram, headlined by Bobby Deol. Oberoi, who also features in Yash's Toxic as well Shah Rukh Khan-led King, said joining a show like Aashram was genuinely exciting. "Prakash Jha sir has a very unique way of telling stories, and the characters in this universe...

Rourkela: A major fire broke out at a paint manufacturing unit in the Kalunga Industrial Area near Rourkela in Sundaragada district Tuesday, damaging a large quantity of materials and other property. The blaze reportedly started inside the factory and quickly spread through the premises, sending thick smoke into the surrounding area. Flames were visible from a distance,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has roped in IIT-Bhubaneswar to introduce a queue management system at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, including setting up wooden ramps for a clearer view of the deities, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said Tuesday. Harichandan said various models have been developed by IIT-Bhubaneswar and were showcased at a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar. "The pilot...

Colombo: Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight when rain stopped play to force an early stumps on the third day of the second and final Test against India here Tuesday. The home team trailed India's massive first-innings total of 503 for nine declared by 238 runs when the rain interrupted proceedings. Sonal Dinusha (85) and Lahiru Kumara...

New Delhi: Facing fresh attack from actor-politician Kangana Ranaut, actor Taapsee Pannu Tuesday asked media to stop asking them questions about their alleged beef. At the trailer launch event of her new Netflix movie Gandhari, Taapsee was asked about Kangana's comments about her. "Aap khatam kyun nahi hone dete yeh baat? Koi question puchna hum dono se...

Bhubaneswar: The monsoon session of the Odisha assembly is scheduled to commence September 22 and continue till October 3, officials said Tuesday. The session will have eight official business days, according to the provisional calendar issued by the assembly secretariat. Several issues are likely to feature in the upcoming session, including the Mines and Minerals (Development and...

New Delhi: Muslim clerics Tuesday urged the Allahabad High Court to reconsider its judgment on wearing a hijab with a school uniform, saying that wearing of the head covering is "compulsory" in Islam. The Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment, clarified that a student does not have a right to alter the dress code prescribed by...

Washington: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies. Such a change would be reminiscent of the Republican president's unilateral action last year by executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of...

Bhubaneswar: Four people narrowly escaped after a truck allegedly lost control and rammed into a car near Pahala in Bhubaneswar Tuesday, dragging the vehicle for about 100 meters. The impact severely damaged one side of the car, while all four occupants escaped without serious injuries. According to reports, the car was travelling from Nakhara when the accident...

Kataka: Odisha T20 League 2026 will get underway September 18 at Kataka's iconic Barabati Stadium, with the tournament final scheduled for September 27. The 10-day competition will bring together cricketers from across the state, offering established players and emerging talent an opportunity to compete in a high-intensity T20 environment. Six franchises representing different regions of Odisha —...