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Massive eviction drive in Bhubaneswar: BDA targets 800 houses, 187 demolished so far

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- A large-scale anti-encroachment drive is underway in Shampur Mouza under Bharatpur police limits on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, with the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (B... Read More


ISKCON's out-of-season Rath Yatra abroad triggers resentment in Puri

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has once again come under scrutiny for organising Rath Yatra celebrations outside the traditional schedule, trigge... Read More


Sambalpur's historic Victoria Town Hall reopens as Veer Surendra Sai museum

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- The century-old Victoria Town Hall, a prominent example of colonial-era architecture in Sambalpur, has been re-inaugurated as the 'Veer Surendra Sai Museum' on Wednesday. The ... Read More


CBSE class 12 results likely April-end: Past 5-year pass percentage trends explained

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- Around 18.5 lakh students are eagerly awaiting the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with expectations building across the country. While there has been no official... Read More


Rourkela airport set for major expansion as AAI takeover gains ground

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- The Odisha government has accelerated efforts to transfer Rourkela Airport from the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of SAIL to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), with plans to ... Read More


Centre hikes DA, DR by 2% to 60% for Govt employees, pensioners

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- In a significant relief for central government employees and pensioners, the Union Cabinet approved an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), Union Mini... Read More


Odia Cinema Shines Nationally As Babushaan Mohanty's 'Bou Buttu Bhuta' Wins Big At INCA Awards

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- Odia Cinema Shines Nationally As Babushaan Mohanty's 'Bou Buttu Bhuta' Wins Big At INCA Awards #boubutubhuta#babushaanmohanty#incaawards#odiacinema#nationalawardwinner#otvnew... Read More


Odisha announces holidays for schools and colleges in 8 districts from April 20

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- Amid an intense heatwave, Odisha on Saturday announced the closure of schools and colleges in at least eight districts to safeguard students from the extreme weather condition... Read More


Parents Protest BEO's Arbitrary Decisions, Lock School Gate In Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- Parents Protest BEO's Arbitrary Decisions, Lock School Gate In Keonjhar #parentsprotest#schoolprotest#keonjhar#gatelock#otvnewsenglish#otvnews ------------------------------... Read More


BJD rift comes to fore in Nimapada as leaders hold separate tributes to Biju Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- Internal divisions within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) surfaced in Odisha's Nimapada after two factions organised separate programmes to mark the death anniversary of former Chie... Read More