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NEET UG 2026: NTA launches fee refund portal amid paper leak controversy

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Following the cancellation of the initial NEET UG 2026 examination due to allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities, the National Testing Agency (NTA) officially comm... Read More


9-year-old injured while trying to escape attack by pack of dogs in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- A nine-year-old boy was admitted to hospital after reportedly trying to fight off a group of dogs that surrounded him while he was playing outside his home in Mahanala village u... Read More


Odisha braces for another scorching day as the heat index soars

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Odisha continued to experience oppressive weather conditions on Friday as high temperature combined with elevated humidity levels pushed up the heat index across several parts o... Read More


Odisha +2 admissions 2026-27 to start from May 26; key details inside

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Odisha School and Mass Education Department on Saturday released the notification for Plus Two (+2) admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with online applications schedul... Read More


Grief turns fatal: Man dies by suicide following son's death in Jajpur

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- A man and son died in separate incidents within a short span of time in Manasingh village under Mangalpur police station limits in Odisha's Jajpur district. This prompted police... Read More


Consumers brace for inflation shock as fuel prices rise again

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Saturday, marking the third hike in fuel rates within the last 10 days. This resulted in raised concerns about a possible rise i... Read More


Public fury mounts over frequent power cuts during heatwave conditions in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Frequent power outages amid intense heat and high humidity triggered protests in several parts of Odisha. Residents alleged prolonged disruptions in electricity supply and inade... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Chariot construction work enters second phase as axle work gathers pace

Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- Construction of the three chariots for the annual Rath Yatra entered its second phase, with axle-making work progressing at the Ratha Khala after the completion of wheel constru... Read More


Lawlessness near police station? Viral video shows youths 'assaulted' in broad daylight In Odisha's Udala

Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- A video purportedly showing a group assault on two youths in broad daylight in Udala in Odisha's Mayurbhanj surfaced online. This drew attention to an incident that reportedly o... Read More


Tribal women turn Koraput's Kota junction into summer food hotspot

Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- As Odisha grapples with intense summer heat and rising temperature, small roadside food stalls run by tribal women at Kota Junction in Koraput district have emerged as a popular... Read More