Odisha

Republican Senator Charles Ernest Grassley, who represents Iowa, has written to India accusing the authorities of jailing Pastor Faiz Rehman of 'Good News' NGO as he is a Christian.

In an earlier incident, BJD MLA Saroj Meher had drawn flak after he was caught being rude to a PWD engineer and forcing him to do sit-ups in public.

Odisha demolition drive started on the 27th of August. So far 3 mathas, around 300 dwelling units and a few hundred commercial establishments have been demolished. Among the mathas that have been demolished is Languli matha, Emar matha, Bada Akhada matha

This is the fourth death penalty awarded in Odisha after the central government amended the POCSO Act to include the death penalty for rapists of children under 12 years.

Odisha's BJD government identified 3.41 lakh ineligible beneficiaries in the KALIA scheme that has ensured their 2019 election victory.

Belonging to the Santal community, Anupriya Lakra had a passion for becoming a pilot quit her engineering studies in Bhubaneswar in the middle and began her preparations to appear for the pilot entrance test in Bhubaneswar, her father said.

Nuakhai is one of the most ancient festivals celebrated in Odisha to mark the season's first harvest.

The Odisha government has decided to clear all structures within 75 metres of the Jagannath Mandir at Puri for safety, security and convenience of the pilgrims.

The locals have accused the police of not taking action against the rampant illegal transport of cattle in the area.

The Odisha Government has transferred the District Collector of Sundargarh for defrauding the government