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Bhubaneswar: SAI International School, Bhubaneswar, has been featured in the newly introduced ‘Ivy League’ category of the EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR) 2025-26, earning a prestigious three-star rating. Launched this year the ‘Ivy League’ category recognises schools that consistently rank among the nation’s top institutions...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi greeted the people on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. The governor wished for happiness, prosperity, and success in everyone's lives. In a post on X, Majhi said, "Warmest wishes to all on Maha...

Chennai/Bhubaneswar: Zoho Corporation is planning a new data centre in Odisha as it scales up its homegrown messaging app ‘Arattai’, Chief Scientist and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu said Tuesday. Launched in 2021, Arattai is a privacy-first messaging app. Voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted, and...

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD in Odisha Tuesday expressed concern over the safety of women working during night shifts, and said the BJP government's steps to bring labour reforms must empower farmers and workers. The BJD's comment comes a day after the state Cabinet approved proposals to...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has postponed the written examination for CPSE-2024, which was earlier scheduled for October 5 and 6, 2025. The decision was taken due to “unforeseen developments,” the board announced in a press note Tuesday. A new date for the examination...

By Manoj Kumar Jena, OP Cuttack: As the twin cities gear up for Durga Puja celebrations, creative pandals and vibrant light decorations are drawing crowds. The Silver City’s ‘3D tunnel gate’ is winning hearts and going viral on social media. The 3D tunnel at Chahata...

By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: On Mahasaptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, Bhubaneswar came alive with sacred chants, elaborate rituals, and vibrant displays of art and devotion. Devotees thronged major pandals from the early hours, marking the spiritual high of the festival, even as...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has seized illegal firecrackers and explosives worth Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 people during a 14-day special statewide drive, officials said Monday. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27 following a direction from the DGP. The objective was to...

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has deployed over 60 platoons of personnel each in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to ensure the smooth conduct of Durga Puja festivities, officials said Monday. Briefing reporters, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said 61 platoons, including 20 platoons of home...

Cuttack: Odisha’s Cuttack Durga Puja is renowned worldwide for its exquisite gold and silver filigree work. The ornaments adorning the Goddess and the backdrop of the idols are crafted from gold and silver, showcasing remarkable artistry. Monday marks Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga...