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=Bhubaneswar: In a significant achievement, three premier state-run medical colleges and hospitals of Odisha have featured among the top 100 such institutions in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2026, official sources said Sunday. While Kataka’s SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCB MCH) secured the...

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Mettle Meet 2026 concluded at Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar, bringing two days of intense quizzing, sharp minds and spirited competition to a memorable close. The event brought together around 80 teams from Odisha and different parts of the country, creating a vibrant platform...

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik Sunday called on citizens to respect the wisdom of indigenous people, fight for the protection of their cultural identity, and demanded scheduled tribe status for 169 communities in the state. Patnaik was addressing a function held...

That’s a wrap on Mettle Meet 2026. From fierce battles to brilliant answers, journey ends with champions crowned. Thank you for being part of it.   Dharitri and OrissaPOST Editor Tathagata Satpathy and CEO Adyasha Satpathy felicitated Ajay Poonia with a memento   Congratulations to...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday cautioned Gen Z not to fall prey to "external forces" that attempt to "mislead them and weaken India" on the global stage. Launching the state-level 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has...

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan said attempts were made to "mislead" Gen Z during the protests over the NEET paper leak issue, prompting him to quit as Union education minister. Pradhan broke his silence on his resignation while addressing students and...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday concluded his two-day investment outreach in Delhi-NCR, securing investment proposals worth Rs 66,392 crore with the potential to generate 54,135 employment opportunities in Odisha. Of the total investment proposals, 38 MoUs worth Rs 64,703 crore were signed,...

Bhubaneswar: Ensuring appropriate and speedy justice to the people remains a top priority of the Odisha government, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said Saturday, stressing the need for effective management of civil cases and greater efficiency in the justice delivery system. Addressing a one-day workshop on...

Bhubaneswar: One of Eastern India’s premier quizzing extravaganzas, Orissa POST Mettle Meet 2026, got off to an enthusiastic start at Hotel Swosti Premium in Bhubaneswar Saturday, with more than 80 leading educational institutions from Odisha and beyond taking part in the contest. After a challenging...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will launch the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign Sunday as part of the Independence Day celebrations, with the campaign scheduled to continue from August 9 to 17, a minister said. Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj Saturday...