Bhubaneswar,11th Oct 2025: Just like Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai, Bhubaneswar is now poised to become one of the country’s leading IT hubs. National and international IT companies are increasingly showing interest in opening branches in the city. In the last 7 years, more than 70 IT companies have established their offices here. Several new companies are currently in discussions with the state government and…
Odisha Lawyers Protest the Brutal Murder of Advocate Pitabas Panda
Cuttack, 10th Oct 2025: The murder of advocate Pitabas Panda from Berhampur, a member of the Odisha State Bar Council, has sparked statewide outrage among the legal fraternity. Incident and Reaction Panda was shot dead in a shocking incident, triggering condemnation from lawyers across Odisha. In response, the Odisha State Bar Council called for a statewide protest, leading to lawyers in most bars — including…
Virat Kohli to Join Team India in Australia for Upcoming ODI Series
Mumbai,10th Oct 2025: Star batter Virat Kohli is set to return to the field during the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Having already retired from T20 internationals like Rohit Sharma, Kohli now plays only in ODIs. Team India to Depart for Australia on October 15 The Indian squad will travel to Australia on October 15 for the ODI series. Kohli will join the team in…
Private Buses Dominate Khandagiri Road, Causing Chaos and Safety Risks
Bhubaneswar, 10th Oct 2025: The stretch of road from Udayagiri foothills to Charichhak, near Khandagiri on the National Highway (NH), has virtually been taken over by private buses. These buses are illegally parked, repaired, and even washed right on the public road, turning it into a makeshift garage. ⚠️ Public Roads Used as Bus Depots Mechanics openly repair buses on the road. Buses are parked…
Lightning Strikes Cause Damage to Shri Lingaraj Temple Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, 10th Oct 2025: A heavy downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning on Wednesday afternoon caused significant damage in and around the premises of the Shri Lingaraj Temple. ⚡ CCTV Cameras, Inverters, and Lights Damaged Most notably, all CCTV cameras installed for temple security have become non-functional. According to temple staff, inverters and electric bulbs have also been damaged. Due to failure of the lightning…
“Please Make My Child Well” – Mother Cow’s Heartbreaking Plea Near Kedargouri Mandir
Chandrasekharpur, 10th Oct 2025: “Sir, my child is unwell. She can’t play like before. If you treat her, she will run again – from this square to the next. She’ll come running to me happily. Please take her to the doctor, bring medicine and heal her.” This was not the heartfelt plea of a human mother, but the unspoken desperation of a mother cow named…
Kedargouri Temple Premises Flooded with Dirty Drain Water, Ritual Purity at Risk
Bhubaneswar, 10th Oct 2025: Due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, sewage water overflowed and flooded the premises of the sacred Kedargouri Temple in Bhubaneswar. The filthy water remained stagnant for several hours, covering the temple premises in inches of dirty, overflowing drain water. The temple priests and servitors had to manually clean the premises themselves. However, a serious concern now arises — since this contaminated…
Temporary Arrangements for Pilgrims’ Holy Bath in Puri Spark Safety Concerns
Puri, 10th Oct 2025: This year, over 10,000 women devotees known as Habishyalis have already arrived in Puri to observe the Kartika month rituals. Apart from staying in government camps, many are also staying in mutts, dharmashalas, and rented houses. During the upcoming Panchuka period, the number of Habishyalis is expected to exceed 50,000. On November 5, a large number of devotees will observe the…
Discrimination in SHG Duties and Delay in Uniform Distribution in Derabish Block
Derabish, 10th Oct 2025: Following the transfer of Derabish BEO (Block Education Officer) Srikant Behera, the education department in the block remains leaderless, sparking concerns. Although the state government had announced the distribution of school uniforms to students, nearly three months have passed since the academic year began, and students have yet to receive them. Last year, uniforms were distributed at the end of the…
Tragic Bus Accident in Lahunipada Claims Lives of Child and Bike Rider
Lahunipada,10th Oct 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Kaleipasha under Lahunipada police limits on Wednesday evening. A passenger bus collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a 14-month-old child and the bike rider, while two others, including a woman and a minor, were critically injured. Deceased Identified: Hemanta Kumar Mahanta of Ghanighasa village (bike rider) Soumyaranjan Luhar (14-month-old child) According to reports, Hemanta,…