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A child's prayer to Maa Tara Tarini: Handwritten letter seeking hope and protection moves devotees

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- A heartfelt handwritten letter addressed to Goddess Maa Tara Tarini by a young child has deeply moved devotees and temple staff at the renowned Tara Tarini shrine in Odisha's Ga... Read More


Zero tolerance for lapses: Odisha Chief Secretary reviews Matric and Plus Two exam arrangements

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the arrangements for the smooth and transparent conduct of the upcoming Matriculation and Plus Two examinations, terming them as critica... Read More


Betrayed in love, youth attempts to end life on railway track; loco pilot's heroic move goes viral, watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Betrayal in love can shatter a heart so deeply that the world feels hollow, every memory turning into a quiet ache. Trust once blooming like spring lies crushed, leaving lonelin... Read More


QR code, AI cameras in exam centres as Odisha govt tightens security for matric, Plus 2 exams

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- With Matric and Plus 2 examinations set to begin next week, the Odisha government has intensified preparations to ensure smooth and disciplined conduct of the tests. The Plus Tw... Read More


India-US trade agreement set to transform textile sector, open new export pathways

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The landmark trade agreement between India and the United States is being widely welcomed as a major turning point for India's textile and apparel industry, with stakeholders vi... Read More


ICMR moves forward with indigenous vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has made significant progress in developing an improved vaccine to combat Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a tick-borne viral infecti... Read More


CSE 2026: UPSC expands call centre operations to improve support for examination aspirants

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced an expansion of its call centre operations to provide enhanced assistance and greater convenience to candidates applying... Read More


After interim bail, Chhattisgarh MLA Kawasi Lakhma shifts base to Odisha's Malkangiri

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Chhattisgarh MLA and former minister Kawasi Lakhma will temporarily reside in Odisha's Malkangiri district following the grant of interim bail by the Supreme Court in connection... Read More


8 tribal families living atop Niyamgiri Hills to move down after administrative push

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Eight tribal families living atop the Niyamgiri Hills in Odisha are set to move down the hill after years of isolation and lack of basic amenities. The families, residing in rem... Read More


Illegal cough syrup smuggling busted by Odisha police; 9,000 bottles seized, 1 arrested

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Sonepur district police on Sunday intensified operations against the trafficking of cough syrup and intercepted a consignment bei... Read More