Bhubaneswar: State government has stepped up measures to ensure adequate and equitable supply of fertilisers during the Kharif 2026 season, said an official Friday. Following the Centre’s allocation of different varieties of fertilisers, adequate stocks have been positioned with MARKFED, Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Large-Sized Adivasi Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS), and authorised retail dealers. An integrated...

By Arindam Ganguly Bhubaneswar: Newly appointed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) state president Bibhuti Bhusan Mohapatra Friday demanded time-bound government recruitment, student union elections, and transparent, scam-free examinations. Addressing the media at Congress Bhawan after assuming office, Mohapatra outlined his roadmap for the organisation. “Students spend years preparing for competitive examinations, but recruitment often remains pending...

Bhubaneswar: The Red kangaroo, Australia’s largest and one of its most iconic marsupials, is set to become the latest attraction at Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), with the species expected to arrive at the zoo soon, a zoo official said Friday. Known for its powerful leaps and distinctive pouch, the red kangaroo will add to the diversity of...

Bhubaneswar: Mettle Meet 2026 is all set to kick off Saturday, bringing together around 80 teams from across Odisha and different parts of the country for one of the biggest and most prestigious quizzing competitions in eastern India. The opening day will feature the preliminary rounds in both the junior and senior categories. The top eight teams...

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Friday hailed Odisha as an ancient centre of learning and knowledge, saying the state’s rich civilisational legacy reflects India’s enduring educational traditions. Addressing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting, Joshi also reaffirmed India’s commitment to a people-centric and humanity-first approach to education cooperation as member nations adopted the Bhubaneswar Declaration on...

Bhubaneswar: Two master weavers from Odisha have brought laurels to the state by receiving prestigious national honours from President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of National Handloom Day, Friday. Ram Meher of Bargarh was conferred the ‘Sant Kabir Award-2025’, while Prafulla Kumar Sahoo of Jagatsinghpur received the ‘National Handloom Award-2025’ in recognition of their outstanding craftsmanship and...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Declaring that “Odisha is ready to become India’s preferred destination for food processing,” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday unveiled the state’s long-term vision to transform its agricultural strength into a globally competitive food processing ecosystem, calling upon industry leaders to partner in Odisha’s next phase of industrial growth. Addressing Odisha Food Pro 2026, the...

By DK Giri A small Spanish town of 84,000 people was suddenly faced with 60,000 new arrivals from Morocco. That is not migration. That is a surge! The town’s schools, hospitals, water, housing and policing — its entire carrying capacity — was overwhelmed. Some of those who made it had to be sent back. In the process,...

By Dilip Cherian How an Education Ministry worthy wins a new post will be a tale told later. But for now, the signs of a shakeup at Doordarshan are everywhere. A public broadcaster is often the first place where governments signal a shift in communication strategy. Rina Sonowal, a 1994-batch Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, has been...

Explore your daily horoscope for insights into love, career, money and overall well-being. Astrology predictions for all 12 zodiac signs offer a glimpse into the energies shaping your day and the opportunities that may lie ahead. Aries: Today the stars advocate that you concentrate on money matters and how to save some, and in this purpose you will...