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CBSE slashes re-evaluation fees from Rs 500 to 100, offers refund if marks increase

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In a student-friendly move, the CBSE on Sunday significantly reduced fees for re-evaluation and verification of exam papers. The fee for obtaining scanned copies of answer sheet... Read More


Soumya Ranjan lynching: Commissionerate Police conduct mock drill to ensure public safety

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In the aftermath of the May 7, 2026, murder of Railway GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, the Commissionerate Police intensified preparedness measures. On Sunday, a comprehensiv... Read More


Court helps elderly couple throw son and daughter-in-law out of house after years of abuse in Puri

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Dayanidhi and Pramila Behera, an elderly couple from Narendra Kona area in Puri district, spent their entire lives raising their children with love and care. Dayanidhi, aged 83,... Read More


Minor boy dead, five members of family battling for life after eating 'watermelon' in Kendrapara

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Tragedy struck Kupuni village under Pattamundai block in Kendrapara district on Friday after a family complained of severe illness due to suspected food poisoning. According to ... Read More


CBSE makes three-language study compulsory for Class IX from July 2026

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education, or CBSE, has made the study of three languages mandatory for students of Class IX, starting from 1st July 2026. However, it clarified ... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Artisans race against time as chariot work nears completion

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Preparations for Rath Yatra 2026 are gaining momentum as the construction of the sibling deities' chariots enters its final stages. The Rathkhala remains abuzz with activity, wi... Read More


Over 100 dead as heavy rain and storms batter Uttar Pradesh; Prayagraj worst hit

Bhubaneswar, May 14 -- Uttar Pradesh was hit by heavy rain and severe storms on Thursday, claiming over 100 lives across the state. Prayagraj reported the highest fatalities with 21 deaths, followed b... Read More


RR sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi selected for India-A squad after stunning IPL season

Bhubaneswar, May 14 -- Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been rewarded for his scintillating form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a maiden call-up to the India A squad for the upco... Read More


Amul and Mother Dairy hike milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across variants from May 14

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk and dairy products under the Amul brand, has increased the price of fresh pouch milk by Rs 2 per litre ... Read More


Fuel shortage hits Bhubaneswar? Commuters stranded as filling station closes amid crisis

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- In a troubling turn of events, fuel shortages have now reached Odisha's capital city, Bhubaneswar. The Bharat Petroleum petrol pump stationed at Kalpana Square remained closed o... Read More