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Severe faculty shortage in Odisha; 1,353 teaching posts vacant, highest in Ravenshaw and Utkal University

India, March 28 -- The higher education sector in Odisha seems to be facing a critical shortage of faculty members, with 1,353 professor posts lying vacant across 17 government universities in Odisha.... Read More


CHSE Odisha to announce plus two exam results by May 15

India, March 28 -- The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, on Friday informed that the results of the Plus Two examinations will be published by May 15, 2025. The evaluation process ... Read More


Home guard recruitment: Odisha Police warns against middlemen and fraudsters

India, March 26 -- Odisha Police has issued a stern warning against middlemen, touts, and brokers trying to exploit candidates during the ongoing Home Guard recruitment process. The department has urg... Read More


Forest fires ravage over 3,000 hectares in 3 months; 54,000 hectares destroyed in 4 years in Odisha

India, March 25 -- The state of Odisha has witnessed massive destruction of forest cover due to rampant wildfires. In just the last three months, nearly 3,000 hectares of forest have been destroyed by... Read More


12 Congress MLAs suspended from Odisha Assembly for unruly behaviour

India, March 25 -- In a significant development, 12 Congress MLAs on Tuesday were suspended from the Odisha Assembly for displaying unruly behaviour in the House. The decision was taken following a pr... Read More


Naba Das murder case: Crime Branch quizzes youth who 'snatched' former IIC's gun on the day of incident

India, March 22 -- The Crime Branch has intensified its investigation into the murder case of former minister Naba Das, conducting an extensive probe from the Jharsuguda Airport to the Medical College... Read More


Odisha Govt sets age criteria for Class 1 admission under National Education Policy

India, March 18 -- After extensive discussions with educationists and experts, the Odisha government has decided to set the minimum age for admission into Class 1 at six years or above, in line with t... Read More


Re-investigation begins into high-profile murder of Odisha Minister Naba Das

India, March 18 -- In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of former Odisha minister Naba Das, the Crime Branch has started re-investigation by recording the statements of family ... Read More


Forests in Odisha under threat as 14 Tigers killed by poachers in 3 years

India, March 18 -- The alarming rise in wildlife poaching in Odisha has become a serious concern, with as many as 14 tigers falling victim to illegal hunting in the past three years. Forest and Envi... Read More


Over 13,000 missing persons still untraced in Odisha, CM reveals in Assembly

India, March 17 -- The issue of missing persons in Odisha has raised serious concerns, with over 13,000 individuals still untraced in the state. In the past eight months (From June 1, 2024, to Februar... Read More