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JEE, NEET merger under consideration: How can it serve the purpose?

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- In the wake of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET-UG, 2026 paper leak controversy, the Central Government is examining the possibility of introducing a single, uni... Read More


22 years on, 2004 boat tragedy still halts cricket in Odisha's Nuagarh

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Even as cricket continues to enjoy widespread popularity across India through tournaments such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), residents of Nuagarh village in Odisha's Parad... Read More


17 minors rescued from Bolangir railway station; child labour trafficking probe launched

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- 17 minors from Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were rescued from Bolangir railway station in Odisha on Saturday after they were allegedly being transported for wo... Read More


Fire at OPTCL grid briefly disrupts power supply in three Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- A fire broke out at the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) electric grid at Sadeipali under Bolangir Sadar police station limits on Saturday. Power supply was... Read More


Heatwave conditions to persist across Odisha; IMD issues orange warning for three districts

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Odisha is set to witness another day of intense summer conditions. India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continued heatwave conditions in parts of western Odisha and ... Read More


Thousands queue outside Puri Srimandir amid intense heat and humidity for darshan of Sibling Deities

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Thousands of devotees thronged the Srimandir on Sunday despite prevailing heatwave conditions, with long queues forming along the Grand Road (Bada Danda) for darshan of Lord Jag... Read More


Odisha Police organises 75th 'Sundays on Cycle' event in Rourkela to promote fitness

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- OdishaPolice organised the 75th edition of its "Sundays on Cycle" campaign in Rourkela on Sunday. Senior officers and personnel participated in a cycling event aimed at promotin... Read More


CBSE extends verification deadline, reassures students over answer sheet evaluation

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a comprehensive advisory reassuring students and parents that all legitimate grievances regarding evaluation and scanned answe... Read More


Four dead, 17 sick after village feast in Sundargarh; investigation underway

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Four persons died and 17 others fell ill after allegedly consuming food served at a Dashaha feast in Nuadihi village under Hemgir block of Sundargarh district four days ago. Ac... Read More


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