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Now in their sixties, the couple spends much of their time tending the garden. Their son, daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law are settled in Bengaluru, while the couple continues to personally oversee every aspect of the floral service—from nurturing the plants and plucking flowers at dawn to arranging their transportation to Puri
Berhampur couple’s floral offering to Lord Jagannath continues uninterrupted for 16 years

Berhampur, May 30: In a remarkable example of devotion to Lord Jagannath, a couple from Berhampur has been...

The condition of the once-serene Daya River has turned alarming, exposing a grim picture of pollution, negligence, and administrative apathy right on the outskirts of the capital city
Daya River turns toxic dumpyard amid official apathy

Bhubaneswar, May 29: The condition of the once-serene Daya River has turned alarming, exposing a grim pict...

Alleged criminal Papun Majhi was reportedly transporting drugs near Arisal Chhak on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar when he was intercepted by the Commissionerate Police’s Special Crime Unit, late on the night of May 26.
Odisha Police ‘Encounters’: Midnight bullets & mystery of left leg

Bhubaneswar, May 28: Alleged criminal Papun Majhi was reportedly transporting drugs near Arisal Chhak on the...

A resident of Alipur village under Talanagar Panchayat in the Soro area of Balasore district, she was once part of a happy family. Her husband, Pranabandhu Nayak, worked at a small hotel near Jamujhadi Chhak and also distributed newspapers to earn some extra income
At 80, she still Sells newspapers to keep her family alive

Balasore, May 26: At an age when most people spend their days resting with family, 80-year-old Rambhamani Nayak begi...

In an age where fingers endlessly scroll through mobile screens and short videos dominate attention spans, a small village in Odisha’s Balasore district is quietly fighting back-by keeping the printed newspaper alive
World Hawkers Day: The village keeping print journalism alive in age of screens

Balasore, May 26: In an age where fingers endlessly scroll through mobile screens and short videos dominate at...

A shocking case of alleged administrative neglect has come to light from Damodaragaini village under Slaikena Panchayat in Telkoi block of Odisha’s Keonjhar district, where a family of eight has been forced to take shelter inside a goat shed after their home was completely destroyed in a fire last December.
Fire-razed family of eight forced to live in goat shed amid neglect in Odisha’s Keonjhar

Keonjhar, May 26: A shocking case of alleged administrative neglect has come to light from Damodaragaini villa...

In a rare and deeply symbolic tradition, a family in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district underwent a unique “rebirth” ritual after returning to their indigenous Sarna faith from another religion
Reborn to return; ritual that brought a family back to its roots

Khunta, May 26: In a rare and deeply symbolic tradition, a family in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district underw...

Many of his former students are now serving in prestigious positions across different sectors, including education, police, engineering, public sector companies and the armed forces. Several government officials attending school functions in the area have publicly praised Santosh Sir for his selfless contribution to society and education
No degree, no salary, only dedication: Santosh sir’s 33-year mission

Jharsuguda, May 25: At an age when most people retire from active work, 72-year-old Santosh Pradhan continues to ded...

Age is just a number for 78-year-old Surendra Nath Gouda, fondly known as ‘Baba’ among fitness enthusiasts in the capital city.
At 78, Bhubaneswar’s ‘Fitness Baba’ still lifts, trains & inspires generations

Bhubaneswar, May 25: Age is just a number for 78-year-old Surendra Nath Gouda, fondly known as ‘Baba&rsq...

Food
A plate of hope: Balasore man’s free food service inspires many

Balasore, May 24: In an age where people are increasingly occupied with their own lives, 51-ye...