Pattapalli: As part of the Government of India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, the VISWASS Group of Educational Institutes recently observed Vana Mahotsav-2025 with a mass tree plantation drive on its campus and surroundings. Around 1,000 saplings were planted by students, teachers, and staff....
Bhubaneswar: Despite heavy rain, the Odisha Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee held a protest rally Wednesday at Master Canteen Square, condemning the alarming increase in rape and violence against women in the state. The rally, which started from the Congress party office and headed to Master...
Bhubaneswar: In an act of humanity as a response to the recent flood situation in Balasore and nearby districts, Humane World for Animals India, in partnership with Yuva Vikas Foundation, distributed over 36,000 kg of emergency feed, reaching around 12,000 animals in the worst-hit blocks...
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance passenger convenience and meet the growing demand, Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of the number of coaches by 50 per cent in the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express, an official said Wednesday. “The train will operate with...
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja interacted with senior journalists of the state at Lok Seva Bhawan Wednesday and discussed various challenges faced by journalists, exploring viable solutions for their welfare and professional security. The meeting was also attended by the I&PR department's additional chief secretary...
Bhubaneswar: An assistant engineer was arrested in Odisha Wednesday for possessing assets allegedly disproportionate to his known sources of income, the Vigilance Department said. He was arrested a day after raids were conducted on his properties and offices, it said. The assistant engineer was “forwarded...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police Wednesday said that the probe into setting a 15-year-old girl ablaze allegedly by three unidentified persons is 'in the final stages'. The girl was allegedly set on fire in the morning of July 19 near the banks of Bhargavi River close to...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Wednesday launched a fortnightly campaign aimed at strengthening anganwadi centres across the state. Parida unveiled the ‘Aasa Jiba Anganwadi' campaign, which will run from August 1-15, while inaugurating a state-level capacity building workshop for Child Development Project Officers...
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha BJD member Sasmit Patra Wednesday asked the government if it has formally engaged with the US administration to seek clarity on why President Donald Trump continues to make public references of negotiating ceasefire with Pakistan. Participating a special discussion on 'Operation...
Bhubaneswar: Six people were arrested from different parts of Odisha Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the paper leak of a teacher recruitment test, police said. The special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)-2025 was scheduled to be held July 20. However, a handwritten question paper...
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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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