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Employee's wedding leave gets rejected as 'not an emergency'; sparks outrage

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Marriage is supposed to be one of life's happiest moments, but for one employee, it became a point of conflict with their workplace. After months of planning, the employee's wed... Read More


Five saltwater crocodiles die at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, cause under probe

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Five saltwater crocodiles died at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha's Bhubaneswar over a span of eight days, prompting authorities to initiate a detailed investigation into ... Read More


Odisha govt releases Class 11 Mathematics and Science books in Odia language

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The Odisha government on Saturday released Science textbooks in Odia for Class 11 students. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi formally unveiled four textbooks, Physics, Chemistr... Read More


153rd Joranda Mela to commence on Feb 1 in Dhenkanal, 14 platoons police deployed

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The annual Magh Mela is set to commence on Sunday at Joranda in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, with a large congregation of Mahima sadhus and devotees arriving from different part... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Biopharma Shakti Mission To Cancer Drug Relief, Check 10 Health Sector Highlights

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- From cheaper cancer medicines to a Rs 10,000-crore Biopharma mission, Union Budget 2026 delivers major healthcare reforms. Here are the top 10 health sector highlights you need... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Odisha's Turtle Trails to Get Boost as FM Sitharaman Unveils Tourism Push

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the development of Turtle Trails along key nesting sites in Odisha's coastal areas, placing the state at the fore... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman lays out comprehensive financial sector reform roadmap

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Indian banking sector is marked by strong balance sheets, historic highs in profitability and improved asset quality... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman brings major TDS, TCS relief and compliance ease for taxpayers

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced sweeping changes to India's income tax framework, with a strong emphasis on easing TDS and TCS compliance, reduci... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman announces city economic regions, seven high-speed rail corridors

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said cities will remain central to India's growth strategy, announcing the creation of City Economic Regions (CERs) and the de... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Youth-driven vision, three Kartavyas and 'Reform Express' to power growth, Says FM Sitharaman

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 is a "Yuva Shakti-driven Budget", shaped by innovative ideas shared by young leaders during the... Read More