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Bhubaneswar: With the heatwave intensifying across Odisha, the government has declared early summer vacation for schools. Prioritising student safety, authorities have decided to shut all schools from April 27. The move follows approval of a proposal by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on a recommendation...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government directed all higher educational institutions in the state to constitute internal committees in accordance with the POSH Act, warning that otherwise they may lose their recognition. The Higher Education Department directed universities, degree colleges, and teacher education institutions to strictly adhere to...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday distributed appointment letters to 4,623 candidates at the 15th recruitment fair held at Kalinga Stadium, saying the initiative reflects the state’s push to expand employment and strengthen public service delivery. Addressing the gathering, he stressed that government jobs...

New Delhi: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to six cricket stadiums across the country, including Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, asking them to explain why their activities should not be stopped for failing to disclose the source of water used to maintain the pitch...

By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: Highlighting that Odisha is rapidly emerging as a hub for industry, investment, technology and innovation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Thursday that entrepreneurs are not just successful business persons but role models whose stories inspire the younger generation to...

Bhubaneswar: Following reports of attacks on officials engaged in census work, the Odisha government Thursday issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the safety and security of the on-duty functionaries. At least four officials, including two women, were physically assaulted and their vehicle vandalised when...

Bhubaneswar: The political slugfest between the ruling BJP and Opposition BJD over the safety of Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar intensified Thursday, with Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan alleging that the previous government had forged the treasury's keys after misplacing the original one. Harichandan's remarks...

Bhubaneswar: Business Eminence Awards 2026, jointly organised by Dharitri and Orissa POST, honoured 18 entrepreneurs from diverse sectors at Bhubaneswar's Hotel Swosti Premium Thursday, celebrating Odisha’s growing entrepreneurial excellence. Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister of Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state is at the cusp of a new phase of growth, as it expands beyond its traditional strengths in culture, heritage and natural resources into emerging sectors such as industry, investment, education, technology and finance....

Bhubaneswar: Chief Speaker Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, Thursday said Odisha is emerging as a major investment destination, backed by an industry-friendly environment and progressive policies. Addressing the Business Eminence Awards 2026, Swain thanked Dharitri and Orissa POST Editor...