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Major overhaul in higher education: Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024 brings sweeping reforms

Orissa, April 13 -- In a landmark move set to transform the face of higher education in the state, the Odisha government has officially implemented the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024. The... Read More


Shed ego and build ground-level connection; JP Nadda lists out 14 points for BJP MPs, MLAs in Odisha

India, April 12 -- In a candid and action-oriented address, the BJP National President JP Nadda on Saturday gave a strong message to the party's lawmakers, ministers, and senior leaders attending the ... Read More


Massive illicit liquor operation busted in Ganjam: Authorities seize over Rs 20 lakh worth of contraband

India, April 12 -- In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor manufacturing, a joint team comprising the Odisha Police and the Excise Department has dismantled a large-scale illicit country liquor o... Read More


Pink Moon 2025: What it is, how rare, and when to watch it in Odisha

India, April 12 -- The Pink Moon, the first full moon of Spring 2025, is set to dazzle the early morning sky over Odisha on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Though the name might suggest a rosy-red ball light... Read More


Digital arrest of Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor: Two fraudsters held

India, April 12 -- Police arrested two fraudsters in connection with the alleged digital arrest of Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor Professor Geetanjali Dash. The VC was duped of around Rs 14 lakh... Read More


Low pressure over Odisha: How do they form and why are they unusual this summer?

India, April 12 -- Low-pressure systems are a common meteorological phenomenon over the Bay of Bengal, significantly influencing the weather patterns of eastern India, particularly Odisha. While thes... Read More


Betel nuts worth over Rs 1 Crore seized in Odisha: Police intensify probe into smuggling network

India, April 12 -- Police are delving into a network surrounding a substantial smuggling operation involving betel nuts and intensified the probe on Saturday. The haul, valued at more than Rs 1 Crore,... Read More


3 IRB jawans dismissed from service for 'smuggling Ganja' in Odisha

India, April 12 -- Three accused jawans from the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) were dismissed from their duties on Saturday following their alleged involvement in a Ganja (cannabis) trafficking opera... Read More


'UP-like crackdown on criminals': Odisha Police conducted over 15 encounters in 3 months!

India, April 12 -- Odisha Police have stepped up their actions against the criminal elements, addressing issues ranging from petty theft to severe infractions in the State. This aggressive stance incl... Read More


Nobody is accepting Pandian factor despite Naveen's clean chit, says BJD's Prafulla Mallik

India, April 11 -- In a significant development that hints at internal unease within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), senior party leader Prafulla Mallik on Friday made a series of pointed remarks regarding... Read More