Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday terminated the services of a probationary Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officer who was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000, according to an official order. Manisha Mishra, who was serving as sub-registrar at Baliapal in Balasore district, was...
Hamilton: Rain played spoilsport as the third ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park Tuesday was called off. India lead the five-match series 2-0 as the two teams head to Tauranga for the final two games, scheduled for November 13 and 15. India...
Karlamunda: Despite various government initiatives to improve education and ensure quality teaching, several schools continue to struggle with inadequate infrastructure and teacher shortages. The Government Nodal Upper Primary (UP) School in Karlamunda block of Kalahandi district is a glaring example. Established in 1964, the 62-year-old...
Baripada: Once peaceful, Baripada is now grappling with a serious law-and-order problem amid the growing menace of illegal and adulterated country liquor. Local residents and the Senior Citizens’ Forum have launched a protest, demanding the immediate closure of illegal country liquor outlets and stringent action...
Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday approved 13 proposals from 10 departments, including removal of restrictions on the number of attempts in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination, free Wi-Fi facilities at 601 government and aided colleges, and a...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Bigyan Academy honoured 18 scientists, researchers and science writers for their outstanding contributions to scientific research, innovation and science communication at its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024, held at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Dr Surendra Kumar Biswal received the prestigious Biju Patnaik Award...
Bhubaneswar: The fifth edition of Millets Day will be celebrated in Bhubaneswar November 10 and 11, with a two-day conference on the theme ‘Strengthening Shree Anna and Landrace Seed Systems’, official sources said. Organised by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE) department, the event will...
Brahmapur: A 35-year-old man facing multiple criminal cases was brutally hacked to death in broad daylight at Jogiapalli village under Nimakhandi police limits in Ganjam district Sunday. The deceased was identified as Santosh Patra. He sustained 15 to 20 sword injuries. His father, B Tomeya...
Debagada: A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a village on the outskirts of Debagada town Sunday. The child, who sustained serious injuries, was initially admitted to Debagada District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) before being shifted to the VIMSAR, Burla, for advanced treatment. Police arrested the...
Rajkanika: A 13-year-old Class VIII student died after collapsing in her classroom at Kamala Model Girls’ High School in Ayatan village under Trilokyapur panchayat in Kendrapada district Monday. The student, identified as Biswarupa Behera, daughter of Rabinarayan Behera of Mahadeiadia village, reportedly fell unconscious during...
The quality of air that people across cities in India have been breathing on Deepabali nights for the past few...
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By Aakar Patel Attacks on Bengali Christians and their churches have begun following the BJP's victory in the state. Last...
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre appears keen to give young IPS officers early exposure to the workings and priorities of...
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The demonstration by scores of policemen and officers outside the Delhi Police headquarters on 2 November to protest against some...
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