Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The State Cabinet has approved the proposal of amendment of the Odisha Universities Act, 1989. The amendment aims to address critical challenges faced by universities, while enhancing the overall academic excellence, governance and administrative efficiency of the universities. Key aspects of the amendment focus on improving the recruitment process, empowering universities with more autonomy [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Sundergarh Police in Odisha have arrested six persons from Karnataka in connection with the brutal killing of five persons from the nomadic tribe at Karamdihi under Sadar police limits of the district on October 29. The accused were identified as Santosh Bhosle,45, Jaggesh Bhosle, 25, Lalle Bhosle, 20, Akbar Pawar, 32, Intesh Pawar,35, [...]

New Delhi: Odisha’s former ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday clarified the power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the state with the Adani Group, saying that claims being made regarding the state are “baseless and incorrect”. In a statement issued by BJD Deputy Chief Pratap Keshari Deb, the party said that “the agreement was to [...]

Bhubaneswar: The results of Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) has been announced by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) on Friday. The BSE released the results on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the exam can download it from the official website bseodisha.ac.in The candidates can enter their login credentials on the [...]

New Delhi / Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of vision, determination, and achievement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation proudly hosted the Women in Aviation India Awards 2024 at Aerocity, New Delhi. With the theme “Giving Wings to Dreams,” this remarkable event paid tribute to the trailblazing women who have not only broken barriers but also inspired [...]

Subarnapur: Suresh Kumar Panigrahi, Civil Supplies Officer (CSO), Subarnapur was arrested in a disproportionate assets case. Based on searches conducted on properties of the CSO, he was found in possession of disproportionate assets including 2 buildings, 1 Farmhouse spread over 4 acres of land with 500 teak trees, 19 plots including 3 in BBSR, 4 [...]

Bhubaneswar: A Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces near MV-79 in the Jindalguda area of Malkangiri district in Odisha. A member of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Odisha Police also sustained serious injuries during the gunfight with the ultras. “We had received reliable inputs that some ultras from [...]

New Delhi/ Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s packed jaggery made from date palm draws attention of the buyers of New Delhi. This GI product, called ‘Odisha Khajuri Guda’, a natural sweetener, has become a best-seller at ‘Odisha Mandap’ during the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024. The Odisha Pavilion at Hall No. 2 in Bharat Mandapam showcasing [...]

Bhubaneswar: A seven-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is scheduled to reach Odisha on November 24 for an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ that hit the Odisha coast in October 2024, informed Suresh Pujari, the state Revenue and Disaster Management Minister on Wednesday. As per official sources, this visit aims [...]

Bhubaneswar: A youth was arrested on the charges of sexually abusing a seven-year-old girl in the Baranga area of Odisha’s Cuttack on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Kailash Sonar, a resident of Singhbhum district in Jharkhand. Cuttack DCP Jagmohan Meena said, “A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the [...]