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Custodial assault allegation: Case filed against Kendrapara IIC Sandhyarani Jena

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- A criminal case was registered against suspended Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) Sandhyarani Jena of Talachua Marine Police Station in Kendrapara district on Monday. This marked a sig... Read More


Brazil-inspired solar library transforms learning in Odisha's Rayagada

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- A solar-powered library modelled on community learning centres in Brazil emerged as a new educational landmark in Odisha's Rayagada district, bringing modern learning infrastruc... Read More


Centre appoints Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as new CBSE Chairman, Varun Bhardwaj as new Secretary

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- In a significant administrative reshuffle at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Centre on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the... Read More


From orchard to plate: ORMAS launches mango festival across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- The sweet aroma of mangoes is filling the air in Bhubaneswar as the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched its Mango Festival 2026, connecting farm-... Read More


Odisha increases reservation quota in professional educational institutions

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- The Odisha government has decided to enhance reservation quotas for admissions in professional educational institutions across the state. As per the decision, reservation for S... Read More


Kendrapara youth missing for 6 days after alleged abduction; Police action under scrutiny

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- A serious case of alleged abduction and group assault has emerged from Mahadeipatana village under Ali police station limits in Kendrapara district, involving a local resident, ... Read More


3 years after Bahanaga train tragedy, memories continue to haunt victims and families

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- June 2 continues to evoke painful memories for hundreds of families across Odisha and beyond. It was on this day in 2023 that the devastating Bahanaga train accident in Balasore... Read More


Alone and starving: Three sisters in Odisha's Keonjhar found malnourished, administration steps in

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Three minor sisters suffering from malnutrition in Odisha's Keonjhar district will receive government assistance after their plight came to light. This prompted the local admini... Read More


Youth dies after suspected hunting bomb explosion in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- A 28-year-old man died after sustaining critical injuries in a suspected hunting bomb explosion while grazing pigs near Mathura village in Odisha's Ganjam district on Sunday. Th... Read More


Odisha govt hikes daily nutrition cost for underweight children by Rs 4 per day

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- In a major step towards combating malnutrition among children, the Odisha government has announced an increase in financial assistance for the breakfast of underweight children ... Read More