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Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to reappoint a high school teacher, who was terminated after 20 years of service, within three months, stating that “statutory authorities should shed the Macaulay mindset and colonial hangover while addressing the woes of citizens.”...

As Bhubaneswar transforms into a vibrant spectacle of colourful lights, arches, and tableaux for Durga Puja 2025, the City is grappling with familiar challenges of choked roads and chaotic parking. With over 172 puja pandals expected to attract record-breaking crowds, particularly at hotspots like Rasulgarh,...

Bhubaneswar: A total of 2,164 lecturer posts have been lying vacant in government universities and colleges across the state. As many as 1,404 out of 2,073 sanctioned lecturer posts across various departments are lying vacant in 17 government universities, Higher Education Minister Suryavansi Suraj informed...

Bhubaneswar: As many as 27,167 persons were killed in road accidents in the state over the last five years, at an annual average of 5,433 deaths, while 50,041 persons were injured during the same period, Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena told the Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday directed secretaries of various departments to ensure a flawless arrangement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state September 27. Besides attending the national level ‘Sewa Parv’ programme in Berhampur, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday cleared 25 investment proposals that are likely to create 25,200 jobs across nine districts in the state. The Single Window Clearance Authority gave the nod to the projects worth Rs 4,739 crore, which are expected to generate about 25,200 employment...

Bhubaneswar: In all, 19 sexual harassment complaints have been filed in different colleges and universities across the state in 2024, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed the Assembly Friday. Replying to a question by BJD legislator Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, the minister said the complaints...

Bhubaneswar/Baripada: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Friday hailed the featuring of Similipal's rare black tiger on the cover of National Geographic magazine and thanked photographer Prasenjeet Yadav for it. The cover picture of the magazine's October edition features...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday approved 25 industrial projects to be built at a cost of Rs 4,739 crore, officials said. The projects were approved during the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects are likely to...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has classified the murder of a woman traffic constable in Bhubaneswar as a ‘Red Flag' case for fast-track investigation and close monitoring, an official said on Friday. Subhamitra Sahoo, a native of Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district and posted in Bhubaneswar, went missing...