Metro

Bhubaneswar: The authorities running the Jagannath Temple of Puri may need a Pied Piper to rid it of rodents that have infested the 12th-century shrine. The rodents, whose numbers increased manifold during the absence of devotees in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been...

Bhubaneswar: In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman allegedly strangled her two-year-old stepson before hanging herself in Madhupatna area of Odisha's Cuttack district Monday, police said. The deceased woman was identified as Shilpi Khuntia who was the second wife of Santosh Khuntia. Two-year-old Shivan was Santosh's...

Puri: At least two devotees fell unconscious and were rushed to hospital after they were trapped in a stampede-like situation inside Shree Jagannath Temple here Sunday, police said. The two, a woman from Hatagadia Sahi in Puri district and a minor girl from Pithapur area...

Bhubaneswar: Almost all parts of the state were covered in a blanket of fog for the second consecutive day Saturday. According to a bulletin released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Khurda, Nayagarh and Kandhamal districts are likely to...

Bhubaneswar: In order to showcase the prowess of Odisha’s startup ecosystem and orient youth towards startups, innovation and entrepreneurship, Startup Odisha is all set to organise a two-day ‘Startup Mela-2023’ at O-Hub, an incubation centre in Bhubaneswar, from January 15. It is also Startup Odisha’s...

Bhubaneswar: Holders Belgium thrashed a plucky Korea 5-0 to begin the defence of their World Cup title in style while two-time champions Germany beat reigning Asian Games champions Japan 3-0, here Saturday. The Koreans did not allow Belgium to open the scoring till the half...

Cuttack: One person was killed and 20 others suffered injuries in a stampede in Cuttack district Saturday. The conditions of four of the injured are stated to be critical. The accident took place as more than a lakh of devotees congregated on BadambaGopinathpur T-Bridge on...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal's statement in favour of entry of foreigners into Jagannath temple, Puri, has sparked a debate in the state. While addressing inaugural function of Odisha Vision 2036 Conclave in Bhubaneswar Thursday, the Governor had said, "If a foreigner can meet Puri...

Rourkela: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday announced a Rs 10 Lakh reward for the two Odia members of the Indian hockey team, an official statement said. The reward will go to defenders Amit Rohidas, who is also vice-captain of the team, and Nilam Sanjeep...

Bhubaneswar: Former Olympic champions Argentina were made to toil by world No.14 South Africa before registering a 1-0 win in the opening Pool A match of the FIH men's hockey World Cup here Friday. After a barren and hard-fought first two quarters, Argentina, the 2016...