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Recruitment irregularities alleged at PACS in Odisha's Sonepur; DRCS under scanner

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Allegations of irregularities in recruitment at Maradugochha Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) in Tarbha block in Odisha's Sonepur district have taken a fresh tu... Read More


LPG crisis amid Middle East conflict bites Odisha, street food gets costlier

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to show indirect economic effects in India. Disruptions in LPG supply has started to impact the hospitality sector and small-... Read More


Odisha issues heatwave advisory, restricts outdoor work during peak hours

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- In view of the anticipated rise in extreme temperatures during April, the Odisha government has issued a comprehensive advisory to prevent heatstroke cases among outdoor worke... Read More


Tusker strays into boudh village, triggers panic

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Panic has spread across parts of Boudh following the movement of a tusker that entered human settlements, leaving residents fearful. The incident was reported late on Sunday n... Read More


OTET 2026 notification out; check key dates and other details here

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha announced on Monday the schedule for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026, with the examination set to be held on May 29. ... Read More


Tusker movement triggers night vigil in Kandhamal, villagers in panic

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Panic gripped forest areas of G.Udayagiri in Kandhamal district of Odisha following the movement of a tusker, with villagers reporting that the animal is frequently approachin... Read More


Youth attempts suicide atop Cuttack police station, critical

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A youth allegedly attempted suicide after climbing onto the rooftop of Mangalabag Police Station in Odisha's Cuttack on Monday morning, triggering panic in the area. He was re... Read More


Sambalpur jails searched in early morning operation, no objectionable items found

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Authorities conducted surprise early morning inspections across multiple jails in Sambalpur district on Monday, confirming that no objectionable items were recovered during th... Read More


2 workers die at fishing jetty in Odisha; toxic gas leak suspected

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- In a tragic incident, two workers lost their lives while unloading fish on Monday from a boat at Balaramgadi jetty under Marine police limits in Balasore district. The inciden... Read More


ICU Fire Tragedy in Cuttack: Systemic Failure, Preventability, and Lessons for Safer Healthcare

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- The fire in the Trauma ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, on 16 March 2026, which claimed around 10-12 lives, is not merely a tragic accident-it is a systemic w... Read More