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Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP in Odisha Thursday firmly rejected allegations that it acted under pressure from opposition parties like the BJD and the Congress in approving the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. In separate press conferences, leaders from both the BJD...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra Thursday said that the metro rail project will be extended up to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack with support from the Centre. Speaking to media persons, Mohapatra said the previous BJD government had...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday launched Sahajog, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at facilitating access to various government welfare schemes for the urban poor. Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra officially launched the programme in Bhubaneswar. Designed to ensure last-mile delivery, Sahajog focuses...

Cuttack: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 29 Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) in the Office of the Advocate General, Cuttack. Interested candidates can apply online through the official OPSC website (https://www.opsc.gov.in) from May 9, 2025, to June...

Bhubaneswar: Girls continue to dominate boys in ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) examinations in Odisha, the results of which were announced by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Wednesday. A total of 8,968 students – 4,653 boys and 4,315 girls...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government announced an investment of nearly Rs 9,200 crore to upgrade healthcare infrastructure by redeveloping four major medical institutions, officials said Wednesday. The decision was made in a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and attended by Health and...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the second edition of the INWEC National Women’s Business Mela at Exhibition Ground here Wednesday. Over 200 women entrepreneurs from across Odisha and India are participating in the event. Organised by INWEC in collaboration with ICC and MSME...

Bhubaneswar: XIM University, Bhubaneswar, held its ninth undergraduate (UG) convocation Wednesday with ceremonial grace, marking a major milestone in the academic journey of its students. A total of 560 undergraduate degrees were awarded across various disciplines, celebrating years of academic commitment and perseverance. The event...

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education department Wednesday formed a committee to review the online admission process under the Right to Education (RTE) Act via the Paradarshi Portal, following complaints from parents about irregularities. The committee will oversee admissions, address grievances, and suggest improvements to...

Bhubaneswar: KIIT International School’s Special Education Needs (SEN) Globe, in collaboration with the Zain Foundation’s PECS Café, marked the culmination of Autism Awareness Month with an inclusive and heartwarming culinary event Wednesday. Around 200 children on the autism spectrum participated by preparing and selling dishes...