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Bhubaneswar: Thousands of aspirants from Odisha have raised concerns over the allotment of examination centres for the NCET (National Common Entrance Test), conducted by the National Testing Agency for the four-year Integrated BEd programme. The examination is scheduled for April 17 and 18. However, despite...

Karim Kabiruddin is the Executive Director of Health Food Products Pvt Ltd (HFPPL), the Cuttack-based manufacturer of the popular Frostee Ice-cream brand, later renamed as ‘Fun India’. Established in 1997, the company has grown from a local operation into a significant player in the Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday announced that around 800 schools will be developed as model educational institutes under a central scheme. These schools will be developed with modern infrastructure, digital education, smart classrooms and innovative teaching methods, under the PM Schools for...

Bhubaneswar: Congress workers Sunday held a protest, condemning Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's objectionable remarks about party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Led by Bhubaneswar district Congress president Prakash Chandra Jena, the party activists staged the demonstration at Master Canteen Square in the central part of...

Bhubaneswar: The special task force of the Odisha Crime Branch has been appointed the nodal investigating agency to coordinate with Delhi Police in connection with a Bhubaneswar-based man's suspected links with a terror outfit, a senior official said. The 22-year-old man was arrested by a...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday expressed deep grief over the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle and said, "her timeless voice was not just music, it was an emotion that defined generations". Bhosle died at the age of 92 at a private...

Puri: Raising concern over what they termed ISKCON's "deliberate deviations" from traditional practices, the authorities of the Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of it, and legal recourse is being considered. At a meeting of the 'Aikya Sthapana...

Sailesh Sarawgi is the owner of Odissi Jewellery, a prominent jewellery establishment recognised for its exquisite craftsmanship and diverse collections. Under his leadership, the store has become a trusted destination for those seeking high-quality gold, diamond, and silver jewellery. Based in Jharsuguda, he is dedicated...

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Directorate of Education (RDE) has directed all government and non-government aided, unaided and professional colleges under RDE, Bhubaneswar, to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and submit a compliance report within seven days. In an official communication issued by RDE Saroj Laxmi...

Bhubaneswar: FICCI FLO Bhubaneswar Chapter has announced Biyot Projna Tripathy as its Chairperson for 2026–27. The formal Change of Guard ceremony was held at the national platform in Delhi. Subsequently, the Bhubaneswar Chapter celebrated the occasion Saturday at Hotel Ginger, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of...