Odisha

Berhampur: Three individuals, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a person in Chikiti area in Odisha’s Ganjam district. The accused are Sankar Paik (21), Santosh Jena alias Bagha (28), and a 17-year-old juvenile, all residents of villages under K. Nuagaon police station limits. They have been arrested in [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik has hailed the Union Cabinet’s decision to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming national census. The decision aligns with the BJD’s long-standing demand for a countrywide caste-based census and the removal of the 50% cap on reservations. “Welcome the decision of [...]

Berhampur: De Paul School, Berhampur has once again set a benchmark for academic excellence with its outstanding performance in the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12 Science) examinations for 2025. In the ICSE 2025 examinations, all 223 students who appeared cleared the exams, achieving a flawless 100% pass rate. The highest score soared to [...]

Berhampur: A 40-year-old man was arrested by Berhampur Police for allegedly impersonating and cheating in Indian Army uniform and possessing a fake Gujarat Police identity card. The accused, identified as Raju Santra, claiming to be the son of Sisir Santra from Wagha Border, Amritsar, Punjab, failed to provide verifiable details of his identity or address. [...]

Dhenkanal: In a significant development, Krishna Nayak, Superintendent of Excise, Dhenkanal, was intercepted by the Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday, while carrying Rs. 3 lakh in suspected ill-gotten cash. The interception took place at Deulasahi Road, Dhenkanal, as Nayak was traveling in a vehicle. Acting on credible inputs about Nayak’s alleged collection of illicit funds, a [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening public health and safeguarding future generations, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, today launched a comprehensive set of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials aimed at accelerating the Measles and Rubella (MR) elimination programme in the State. The event was held at the Directorate of [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) authorities have unveiled the schedule for OJEE 2025. The entrance exams for various professional courses will take place from May 2 to May 12, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centers. The exams will be conducted in three daily shifts: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM, [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has intensified efforts to combat the ongoing heatwave, implementing several measures to safeguard public health. The Health & Family Welfare Department has instructed all medical facilities statewide to stay vigilant and prepared for heat-related illnesses. To manage potential heatstroke cases, district hospitals have designated six specialized beds, sub-divisional hospitals have allocated [...]

Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of candidates protested at the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) office on Monday, demanding the cancellation of the Excise Sub-Inspector and Traffic Sub-Inspector recruitment exams held on Sunday. The aspirants alleged that numerous questions were out of the prescribed syllabus, compromising the exam’s integrity and causing confusion. A delegation sought to meet the [...]

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Bhubaneswar Railway Station has tightened security measures to ensure passenger safety. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is conducting rigorous luggage checks, passenger screenings, and surveillance operations, with additional personnel stationed at key points. The RPF has urged the travelers to report [...]