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Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Public Universities (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2026, has come into force across the state from Monday, following Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati giving his assent to the new legislation. The implementation of the new legislation will expedite the process of filling vacant...

Cuttack: A judicial inquiry into the fire tragedy at the trauma care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital began Monday, with officials saying the investigation will examine all aspects of the incident that claimed 12 lives. Retired District Judge and Commission Chairman Laxmidhar Biswal...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of the 78th foundation day of capital city Bhubaneswar. "On Capital Foundation Day, we celebrate Bhubaneswar, a city that beautifully blends its timeless...

Bhubaneswar: Intense heat and oppressive humidity have disrupted normal life across Odisha, with temperatures crossing 41 degrees Celsius in several parts of the state. The weather office has issued a yellow warning for hot and humid conditions in several districts, including Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Kendrapara,...

Puri: The counting and verification of ornaments in the inner Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple began Monday. A preparatory meeting in this regard was held Sunday at the temple office under the chairmanship of Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee. The meeting was attended by...

By Bharat Maharana OP Bhubaneswar is celebrating its 78th Foundation Day Monday, with major squares decorated attractively and official programmes and ceremonial events held across the city. Observed annually April 13, it marks the formal declaration of the city as Odisha’s state capital in 1948,...

Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik appointed MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the party's leader in Rajya Sabha. He replaced Sasmit Patra, who resigned from the post last week. Similarly, Sulata Deo has been appointed as the deputy leader and chief whip of the Biju Janata...

Bhubaneswar: The Catering Association of Odisha (CAO) has raised serious concern over what it termed an “acute crisis” in the state’s catering sector, citing a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders that has disrupted operations across Odisha. Terming the situation “unsustainable,” association chairman Anup Kumar...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: The Capital city celebrated its 78th Foundation Day Monday, marking nearly eight decades of planned urban growth, rich heritage, and evolving aspirations. As the City commemorated this milestone, experts, planners, and citizens reflected on what makes Bhubaneswar unique—and what lies ahead...

Bhubaneswar: Kharvela Nagar Police foiled a kidnapping-for-ransom attempt near the Master Canteen railway station area under Kharavela Nagar police limits  and rescued a youth, arresting four persons in this connection, officials said Sunday. The accused have been identified as Asish Kumar Nayak (21), Chinmaya Kumar...