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OPSC OCS 2024 Examination: Atasi Aparajita secures Rank 12, credits success to consistent preparation

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Odisha's Atasi Aparajita emerged as a standout achiever by securing Rank 12 in the OPSC Odisha Civil Services (OCS) 2024 Examination announced on Tuesday, a feat earned through ... Read More


Odisha UG Admissions 2026: Applications open from May 27, last date June 10

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- The process for Undergraduate (UG) admissions across Odisha will begin from May 27, as the Higher Education Department on Monday officially announced the admission schedule and ... Read More


Odisha Jatra parties turn to film-style teasers; social media becomes new tool to draw audience

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- With the current Jatra (Odia theatre) season set to conclude during the upcoming Raja festival, theatre troupes across Odisha have already begun preparations for the 2026-27 sea... Read More


'6-7 hours of disciplined study': Snigdhamayee Swain cracks OCS-2024 in first attempt, secures rank 59

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In an inspiring achievement, Snigdhamayee Swain has successfully cleared the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OCS)-2024 examination in her very first attempt, securing Rank 59... Read More


Sudhir Patra murder case: Two accused injured in police encounter during escape bid

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Two accused arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of Gopalpur-based plot trader Sudhir Patra sustained injuries during a police encounter. The incident occured o... Read More


Kalbaisakhi fury in Odisha: Minor girl killed in Mayurbhanj, several injured in other parts of the state

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Severe Kalbaisakhi storms wreaked havoc across several parts of Odisha on Monday, leaving one minor girl dead in Mayurbhanj district and injuring several others as heavy rain, s... Read More


IPL betting crackdown in Odisha: 18 arrested; over Rs 36 lakh seized, Rs 40 lakh frozen

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a major crackdown on illegal IPL betting activities, Odisha Police on Tuesday arrested 18 individuals as part of its ongoing anti-betting campaign during the IPL-2026 season.... Read More


Strict action against ragging: Odisha orders universities, colleges to strengthen anti-ragging mechanism after NHRC directive

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Odisha Higher Education Department directed all higher educational institutions (HEIs) to strengthen anti-ragging mechanisms and enhance safeguards for students. This developmen... Read More


Growing kidney crisis raises alarm over contaminated drinking water in Odisha's Angul

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Health is often considered the greatest wealth, but for residents of Mahidharpada village in Odisha's Angul district, the very water they depend on for survival has allegedly be... Read More


Bhubaneswar road upgrade: Palasuni-Khandagiri-Tamando road to be widened into eight lanes

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a major boost to Odisha's infrastructure and traffic management system, the Central Government has approved several key road widening and highway expansion projects aimed at ... Read More