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CBSE makes three-language study compulsory for Class IX from July 2026

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education, or CBSE, has made the study of three languages mandatory for students of Class IX, starting from 1st July 2026. However, it clarified ... Read More


Powerful Nor'wester unleashes widespread destruction in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- A powerful Nor'wester storm unleashed widespread destruction in Odisha's Kalahandi and Koraput districts, causing severe disruption to normal life due to intense winds and heavy... Read More


Buried under piles of cash yet unstoppable! Gujarati folk singer continues Dayro performance as devotees shower lakhs, watch

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- In India, musical gatherings and devotional events often come with grand displays of admiration from devotees. In Gujarat especially, folk singers performing at Dayros are frequ... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Artisans race against time as chariot work nears completion

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Preparations for Rath Yatra 2026 are gaining momentum as the construction of the sibling deities' chariots enters its final stages. The Rathkhala remains abuzz with activity, wi... Read More


Ex-Badminton star Jwala Gutta donated 60 litres of breast milk after childbirth, internet praises her reason

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Former Indian badminton star Jwala Gutta is being widely praised for a thoughtful gesture she made during the first year after childbirth. The athlete revealed that she donated ... Read More


After petrol & diesel, edible oil prices touch Rs 200 amid Middle East uncertainty

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Amid growing instability due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, edible oil prices are witnessing a steady rise, raising concerns among traders and consumers alike in Od... Read More


Fuel situation in Odisha to normalise by Monday evening: IOCL CGM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Amid continuing rush at petrol pumps across Odisha, the Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association and oil companies on Saturday assured that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel... Read More


Odisha to roll out new film policy; CM Majhi promises boost for Odia cinema

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Odishagovernment will soon introduce a separate film policy for the state, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced after holding discussions with eminent personalities from ... Read More


When a woman outwitted death: The story behind Savitri Vrat

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- By Binit Kumar Bhoi Every year, married women across Odisha, Bihar, and Nepal observe a fast that commemorates one of the most remarkable victories in Hindu mythology. Not a ba... Read More


Southwest monsoon advances ahead of schedule, reaches Andaman

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- The southwest monsoon has advanced further and reached the Andaman region ahead of its normal schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. According to... Read More