Bhubaneswar: BJD has slammed Odisha's BJP government over the alleged plight of farmers and deteriorating law and order situation across the state, and decided to go for a fortnight-long statewide agitation next month. The party will hold demonstrations in every district from February 2 to 17, followed by a massive rally in Bhubaneswar February 24. BJD senior...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday greeted the nation on the 77th Republic Day. In a post on X, he said, "Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat." At the 77th Republic Day celebrations on the Kartavya Path, India will display...

Bolangir: Education has been brought under the ambit of fundamental rights through the Right to Education Act, which mandates free and compulsory schooling for children aged 6 to 14. However, a starkly opposite picture has emerged from the Lower Suktel submergence area in Bolangir district. In the tribal-dominated Kumiapali village affected by the Lower Suktel project, the...

Angul: Residents of Angul town outskirts have raised serious safety concerns over the movement of NALCO’s private trains through residential areas without adequate railway crossings or protective gates. Locals alleged that NALCO has opened its private railway corridor in the name of development, exposing villagers to constant danger in the absence of proper level crossings, gates and...

Jajpur: Under guidelines issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), all government and private educational institutions are required to obtain permission from the district administration to operate hostels for children below 18 years of age. Officials are authorised to take action and declare hostel operations illegal if run without approval from the district...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Sunday announced the names of 20 police personnel selected for the Governor’s Medal for 2025, to be conferred Monday on the occasion of Republic Day. According to an official notification from the Home department, the awards were approved in recognition of distinguished service across various ranks of the Odisha Police. In the Inspector General...

By Suryabanshi Suraj On a crisp January morning, patriotism found a powerful voice across Odisha. At exactly 11am, lakhs of students rose in unison in schools, colleges and universities to sing Vande Mataram, transforming classrooms and campuses into spaces of collective pride, purpose and national unity. The occasion marked Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day, while...

We are aware how, once the month of January gets over, the rest of the year flies past in the blink of an eye. This 2026 also seems ready already to end its innings. True that many more events are bound to take place in the next 11 months that will bewilder humanity at a scale unknown...

From love and relationships to career moves and financial gains, the stars have plenty in store today. Some Zodiac signs will enjoy professional recognition, while others may reconnect with loved ones or plan sudden travel. Here’s what the stars say you should expect. Aries: Go with the flow. At least that's what Ganesha suggests where relationships are...

Baripada: Seventy-three-year-old veteran Santali litterateur Charan Hembram Sunday said he was happy that the government has nominated him for the Padma Shri award, recognising his three-decade contribution for promotion of Santali language. Along with Hembram, three other distinguished individuals from Odisha - eminent educationist Mahendra Kumar Mishra, folk artist Simanchhal Patro and tie and dye artist Sarat...