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Defying odds, balloon seller's son from Sundargarh cracks Odisha Civil Services with 131st rank

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a remarkable transition from an unskilled factory labourer to a future administrative officer, 37-year-old Manohar Pradhan scripted an extraordinary success story by securing... Read More


Custodial assault allegation surfaces after youth dies while undergoing treatment in Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- A 32-year-old man from Ganjam district died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Berhampur on Monday. His family alleged that he was subjected to custodial torture at Kab... Read More


No mercy for repeat offenders: Ganjam plans tough action, NSA on the table

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Ganjam district administration and police adopted a stringent strategy to curb crime. Authorities decided to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against hardcore criminals in... Read More


Jeypore drug bust: Police arrest five persons for illegal intoxicating injection trade

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- An illegal intoxicating injection racket operating in Jeypore town of Koraput district in Odisha was busted by police on Sunday. This led to the arrest of five persons and the s... Read More


JEE Advanced 2026: Shubham Kumar emerges national topper, IIT Delhi zone dominates

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 were officially declared on Monday. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone secured the top spot in the Common Rank L... Read More


Odisha film industry seeks probe into alleged Kalinga Studio irregularities, demand investigation

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- All Odisha Film Directors Association and the Odisha Producers Guild demanded an investigation into alleged irregularities at Kalinga Studio. They also called for the immediate ... Read More


Odisha students shine in JEE Advanced, Bhavesh Patra secures AIR 29

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Odisha students delivered an impressive performance in the JEE Advanced examination, with Bhavesh Patra securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 29, while Aryasaman Pradhan and Dibya... Read More


Refunds made easier: Odisha announces major relief for small chit fund investors

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Small chit fund depositors in Odisha who have not yet recovered their investments will now be able to claim refunds without producing original deposit receipts, following recomm... Read More


A sweet tradition, a bitter debate: Online sale of Puri Srimandir 'Khaja' under fire

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Online sale and home delivery of Shree Jagannath Mahaprasad khaja once again sparked resentment among servitors and other stakeholders on Monday. They alleged that the practice ... Read More


Malkangiri villagers hold Power Dept staff 'hostage' over persistent electricity outage

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- Electricity department employees were allegedly detained and assaulted by villagers in Malkangiri district on Saturday. After a prolonged power outage left nearly 10 villages wi... Read More