

‘To maintain spiritual atmosphere around shrine’: Odisha plans to ban liquor, non-veg food near Puri temple | Bhubaneswar News
BHUBANESWAR: To preserve the sanctity of Jagannath Temple in Puri, state govt intends to ban sale of alcohol and non-vegetarian food in the shrine’s vicinity. Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan More...

‘Non-veg food, liquor, loud music’: 5 cops suspended for partying at collector’s residence in Odisha; video shows officers dancing in uniform under influence of alcohol | Bhubaneswar News
BALASORE: Five police personnel were suspended on Friday for organising an unauthorised party and consuming alcohol while on duty at the District Collector’s official residence in Balasore, More...

Over 20 pilgrims fall ill after consuming contaminated food | Bhubaneswar News
Balasore: More than 20 pilgrims from Bengaluru fell ill due to suspected food poisoning while passing through Soro in Balasore district. The group, which was returning home after the tour, experienced symptoms More...

With music, dance & food, Odias abroad observe Utkal Divas | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ reverberated across the globe this week with Odias living abroad celebrating Utkal Divas to mark the formation of a separate Odisha in 1936.Celebrations More...

NIT Rourkela develops eco-friendly food packaging to monitor seafood freshness | Bhubaneswar News
Rourkela: Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an innovative and biodegradable food packaging film that can monitor seafood freshness in real-time, offering More...

Odias in Jakarta, Manama relish ‘soul food’ to mark Pakhala Divas | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha celebrated Pakhala Divas on March 20, Odias living abroad savoured the culturally significant dish on different days. While having ‘pakhala’ is customary during summer in Odisha, More...

NIT researchers develop device for food quality monitoring | Bhubaneswar News
Rourkela: In a breakthrough for food quality control, researchers at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-R) have developed an IoT-enabled smart device that monitors the quality of ingredients More...

Pakhala: Odisha’s comfort Food finds global appeal | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Once a humble Odia staple, pakhala—a tangy, fermented rice dish—has stirred up a culinary storm, breaking out of home kitchens to become a cultural sensation. From being offered to Lord Jagannath More...

‘Preserving seed systems crucial for global food security’
Koraput: A two-day national consultation on ‘Building Climate-Resilient Sustainable and Inclusive Seed Systems’, held at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Jeypore, concluded Friday, emphasising More...

Illegal food kiosks overrun parking lot in Cuttack | Bhubaneswar News
Cuttack: A designated parking lot at the OTDC recreation centre and boating complex called ‘Byanjan’, adjacent to Taladanda canal in Jobra, has been allegedly occupied by unauthorised food kiosks, forcing More...
