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Nabarangpur becomes Naxal-free after Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh

Nabarangpur becomes Naxal-free after Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh

Odisha’s Nabarangpur district has been declared “Naxal-free” after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha

24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI
Dolphin census begins in Chilika Lake after sightings across lagoon

Dolphin census begins in Chilika Lake after sightings across lagoon

According to Nayak, the teams are recording dolphin sightings using binoculars and laser rangefinders to note angles, distance, and precise locations

22 January,2026 09:55 AM IST | Odisha | ANI
Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

The relic was displayed to allow monks, scholars, and devotees from across the country a rare and deeply reverential opportunity to have a glimpse of it

21 January,2026 06:56 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | Agencies
Odisha: Fire guts over 40 shops at Bhubaneswar’s Unit-1 Market

Odisha: Fire guts over 40 shops at Bhubaneswar’s Unit-1 Market

Over 40 shops were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out at Unit-1 Market in Bhubaneswar early Tuesday. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. Speaking to ANI, Rout said, "At 1:40 AM, we got a call on the 112 control room of Bhubaneswar that a fire had broken out... 2 teams of the fire station reached the spot

20 January,2026 04:19 PM IST | Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | ANI

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