Odisha

Odisha Parab 2026 wrapped up triumphantly, marking a landmark three-day cultural and tourism extravaganza that bridged Odisha with Northeast India. Hosted with grandeur, the event spotlighted institutional collaborations through the Odia Diaspora Meet, high-stakes G2B and B2B meetings, and the Odisha Tourism Roadshow. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, alongside Assam’s Health & Irrigation Minister Ashok […]

Odisha witnessed a fresh controversy ahead of Christmas after a viral video showed a group of men allegedly bullying poor street vendors for selling Santa hats, declaring that the state is a ‘Hindu rashtra’ where ‘Christian items’ should not be sold. In the clip, widely shared on X, Facebook and Instagram, the men question the

A shocking video showing 18 school‑level wrestlers from Odisha sitting near a train toilet while travelling to the National School Wrestling Championship in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, has triggered nationwide anger and questions over official negligence. The contingent, comprising 10 boys and 8 girls, was sent by the State School and Mass Education Department but allegedly

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has granted Indian citizenship certificates to 35 Hindu migrants from Bangladesh under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, calling the legislation a “sacred law” and a source of hope for persecuted minorities. The beneficiaries, many of whom had fled religious violence and discrimination decades ago, received their documents at a

Odisha’s Debrigarh — The Odisha Forest Department has revealed intentions to reintroduce tigers into the Debrigarh animal Sanctuary, marking a significant advancement in ecological restoration and animal conservation.  This marks a significant expansion of Project Tiger in the state and reflects India’s broader mission to revive tiger populations in their historical habitats. The move, according