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Bhubaneswar: The annual Plus II examinations began across Odisha Wednesday amid elaborate security arrangements to ensure fair and malpractice-free conduct of the tests. The Annual Higher Secondary Examination–2026, conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, will continue till March 28. OP Pic...

New Delhi: Odisha government is showcasing its growing leadership in Artifi cial Intelligence (AI) through a dedicated Odisha Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, being held February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Positioned around the theme ‘Odisha –...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has intensified efforts to strengthen the livelihood, safety and dignity of sanitation workers and waste pickers through implementation of National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE), alongside state’s flagship GARIMA initiative. Launched in July 2023 by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,...

Bhubaneswar: Attacking the BJP government in Odisha, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Tuesday said the law and situation is in a 'dreadful' state. Patnaik, who was the five-time CM of the state, made the statement while replying to a question on incidents of mob lynching...

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Indian National Congress (INC) slammed the address delivered in the Odisha Assembly by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on the first day of the Budget Session Tuesday. Members of both the Congress and the BJD also staged...

Bhubaneswar: The family of the merchant navy cadet from Odisha, Sarthak Mohapatra, Tuesday alleged non-cooperation by officials of the company operating the vessel from which he went missing mid-sea off the Mauritius coast February 3. Sarthak's mother Rashmita Mohapatra, and uncle, Santosh Sahu had travelled...

Bhubaneswar: The crucial Budget session of the Odisha Assembly commenced Tuesday, with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati delivering his customary address and calling upon the members to discharge their solemn responsibilities with dedication and work in unison to ensure inclusive growth. Kambhampati, who began his address...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Assembly is likely to witness noisy scenes in the budget session that will commence from Tuesday, as the Opposition BJD and Congress will raise a host of issues, such as alleged mismanagement of paddy procurement and Mahanadi water dispute, in the House. Leader...

Bhubaneswar: To ensure smooth and hassle-free travel during the upcoming Holi and Dol Yatra festivities, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced multiple Holi Special trains to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic and strengthen connectivity across key routes. Every year, the festive season...

Khurda: The mobile unit of the Khurda Excise department seized 20.4 kg of illegal cough syrup packed in 120 bottles at Palla village under Khurda model police station limits Monday. Three persons, including a woman, were arrested in this connection, officials said. The arrested persons...