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Overconfidence led to BJD's downfall, claims party MLA Goutam Buddha Das

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2024 General elections because of overconfidence, party MLA Goutam Buddha Das has said. Speaking at a public meet... Read More


NEET paper leak: Railways to conduct all departmental exams through CBT

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- In the wake of large-scale irregularities in the NEET examination, the Central government has become more cautious and is placing greater emphasis on transparency and accuracy ... Read More


Wearing helmets, seat belt could have saved 50,000 lives in India in 2024: Report

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- Do you ride a two-wheeler without wearing a helmet? Do you drive a car without fastening your seat belt? If so, it is time to be cautious because a moment of negligence can cos... Read More


Sooryavanshi legacy grows: Vaibhav's 10-year-old brother Aashirwad steals the spotlight with a stunning century

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- At only 15 years of age, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already carved out a place among Indian cricket's brightest young prospects. The left-handed opener has enjoyed a phenomenal r... Read More


200gm gold, assets worth crores unearthed during raid at cattle smuggling kingpin's house in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- A Mayurbhanj-based man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly posing as a social worker and running an illegal interstate cattle smuggling racket. The accused has been identifi... Read More


KEM medical student Sejal Pawar sent on 15-day forced leave; refrained from attending college, entering hostel premises

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- KEM Hospital and Medical College on Saturday placed MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave and barred her from entering the hospital campus, medical college, and hos... Read More


Odisha government to change British-era spellings of 64 places in 26 districts

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- Names of various public offices and institutions across Odisha are set to be updated within a month to ensure correct phonetic and linguistic spelling, Revenue Minister Suresh ... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Khordha traditional weavers work round the clock to finish making Sibling Deities' attires

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- As preparations gather momentum at Puri Srikhetra for the world-famous Rath Yatra, the crafting of the daily ceremonial garments for the deities has entered its final stage. Th... Read More


IAF AN-32 crashes in Assam, five personnel killed at Jorhat Air Base

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- Five Indian Air Force personnel lost their lives after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at Roureah Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday, IAF officials confirmed. ... Read More


Odisha MBBS student death case: Police likely to take OAS boyfriend on remand, says Cuttack DCP

Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- Preliminary investigation into the death of MBBS student Chandrika Hembram revealed on Saturday that her death occurred because of her boyfriend and OAS officer Bhimsen Tudu, a... Read More