Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government clarified that the official holiday for Eid will be observed on May 28, not May 27. Government offices and magistrate courts will remain open on May 27.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is unlikely to get relief from the heatwave till May 29, with scorching temperatures expected to continue for three more days.
The Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), Pradeep Jena, resigned from his post citing personal reasons.
Cuttack: Senior leader Debashish Samantaray quit the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), alleging neglect within the party.
The government has restricted the sale of Pregabalin without prescription, citing concerns over its misuse as an intoxicating substance.
Rayagada: Police arrested four more accused in the Nikhil Hadapa murder case, taking the total number of arrests to 16.
Following the Balianta mob lynching controversy, IPS officer Dayal Gangwar was transferred and appointed as OSD in the Home Department.
Puri: A BRICS conference will be held in Puri from June 3, with representatives from BRICS member nations expected to participate.
Kalahandi: Educationist Mahendra Kumar Mishra has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to preserving tribal languages and culture.
Bhubaneswar: Consumers are feeling the impact of rising fuel prices, with petrol and diesel rates reportedly increasing by ₹11 within 11 days.
Bhubaneswar: Extreme heat is affecting homemakers, with many women reportedly finishing cooking early in the morning to avoid high temperatures.
Bhubaneswar: Protests intensified over the market road issue, leading to the closure of Unit-1 Haat from the first day of agitation.
Rourkela: A Hyva truck overturned and caught fire on the Brahmani Bridge. The driver and helper were admitted to hospital with injuries.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote to states seeking cooperation for the safe re-conduct of the NEET-UG examination.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre over rising petrol and diesel prices, alleging the government is burdening citizens.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted “Melodi” to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, the product reportedly witnessed soaring demand in markets.
Kolkata: Police reached the residence of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee after granting him a 10-day extension.
Dharamshala: The first qualifier of the Indian Premier League will see Bengaluru face Gujarat, with the winner securing a place in the final.
The Supreme Court of India declined an urgent hearing on a petition opposing the Cockroach Janata Party.
Badaun: During Ganga Dussehra celebrations, 31 devotees drowned while bathing in a river, leaving seven dead.
Bangladesh: A measles outbreak has claimed the lives of over 500 children, raising serious public health concerns.
After 87 days, Iran restored internet services, reconnecting citizens with the outside world following restrictions imposed since January.
