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CPET 2026 to begin from May 5 in Odisha; over 58,000 students to appear

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- The Higher Education Department has annCPETounced that the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET)-2026 for admission into postgraduate programmes across the state will be c... Read More


Delhi-London Air India flight returns after 7 hours due to technical glitch

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- An Air India flight enroute to London Heathrow from Delhi had to turn back to the national capital on Thursday afternoon after encountering a technical issue, just hours into ... Read More


Odisha Govt to withdraw MLA salary hike bill, initiates process in Assembly

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- In a significant development, the Odisha government initiated steps to withdraw the proposed bill for increasing the salaries of MLAs on Thursday. The process to roll back th... Read More


IPL 2026: Former CSK star raises serious questions about MS Dhoni's ability

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- Former India batter S. Badrinath has raised a significant dilemma for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management ahead of the new IPL season on how should they utilise MS Dhoni?... Read More


IPL 2026: Former India all-rounder issues strict warning to Mayank Yadav

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said the upcoming IPL season presents a crucial opportunity for young pacer Mayank Yadav to establish himself on a bigger stage with ... Read More


Government of India grants lifetime free rail travel to Gallantry Award recipients and their families

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- The Government of India on Thursday announced a major welfare measure for gallantry award recipients, granting railway travel concessions to those honoured with the Sena Medal... Read More


Bhubaneswar Defender loot case: GPS trail, anti-theft system help police recover stolen SUV within hours

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- In a major development in the test drive loot case in Bhubaneswar, the high-end Land Rover Defender that was stolen on Wednesday was recovered within hours. Police traced the ... Read More


Odisha hikes liquor licence fees, unveils new excise policy

Bhubaneswar, March 26 -- The Odisha Government on Thursday announced a new three-year excise policy for the period April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, with a key focus on increasing licence fees and rest... Read More


Tube well locked for four days amid dispute in Balasore village

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- A tube well in Barhapal village under Rupsa police station in Odisha's Balasore district has allegedly remained locked for the past four days following a dispute between two n... Read More


Normal life affected in Malkangiri as Congress observes 12-hour bandh

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- Normal life came to a standstill across Malkangiri on Wednesday as a 12-hour bandh called by the district unit of the Congress evoked a widespread response over a four-point c... Read More