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NEET and JEE exams 2026: NTA to introduce new identity verification measures for students

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- In a major move to strengthen examination security, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will introduce facial recognition-based identity verification for the NEET and JEE examina... Read More


Indian doctors perform free life-saving surgery on Pakistani teen, netizens praise 'Medical miracle beyond borders'

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- In a time when headlines are often dominated by political tensions, a powerful story of compassion has emerged from the world of healthcare. An Indian medical team recently tra... Read More


ASO exam irregularities: Orissa High Court blacklists Silicon Techlab for 5 years

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- The Orissa High Court has blacklisted Silicon Techlab Pvt Ltd for a period of five years over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Assistant Section Officers (ASO) examinat... Read More


World's largest Santa made of apples! Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates masterpiece on Puri Beach

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- Marking the spirit of Christmas with a powerful message of peace and unity, world-renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled the world's largest App... Read More


Bidhayak Medha Samman Yojana: All about the scheme to strengthen grassroots education in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- In an effort to strengthen the education system at the constituency level, the Odisha government has launched the Bidhayak Medha Samman Yojana, a scheme aimed at recognising an... Read More


KISS student murder case: NHRC seeks ATR from KIIT VC, Commissionerate Police within two weeks

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) in connection with the alleged murder of a student studying at the Kalinga Institute of Soci... Read More


'Odisha is Kotia's mother': Revenue Minister warns Andhra against interference

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari issued a strong warning on Wednesday to Andhra Pradesh over the long-disputed Kotia region, asserting that Odisha is the rightful guardian... Read More


Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip economic region plan approved

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- In a significant development, the Odisha government has decided to form a new economic region covering Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Paradip. The decision was taken at a high-... Read More


Govinda dating a woman, not an actress! Wife Sunita Ahuja seeks an end to controversies

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood actor Govinda, has finally addressed the rumours surrounding her husband's alleged affair, making it clear that the speculation has deeply affec... Read More


Odisha's first woman Chief Secretary Anu Garg: Journey so far & challenges ahead

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- Odisha made history with the appointment of its first woman Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, on Wednesday. A 1991-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, Anu Garg, will take over the ... Read More