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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced the regularisation of contractual schematic junior teachers, granting them full employee status. The decision will take effect from their date of joining, with retrospective implementation from Jan. 1, 2026. Teachers appointed during the 2023–24 academic year will...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has launched an operation to nab wanted Maoist leader Sukru, carrying a reward of Rs 55 lakh on his head, after the forces located his hiding place in a dense forest, DGP Y B Khurania said Friday. Khurania said security forces comprising...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said the world will witness the love for sports that the state has as it will host the World Athletics Indoor Championships, 2028. The state is looking forward to welcoming athletes and fans from across the globe...

Bhubaneswar: The proceedings of the Odisha Assembly were disrupted for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, following frequent adjournments as the opposition BJD and Congress demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the fire incident in a hospital that left 12 patients dead....

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a market complex in Odisha's Bhubaneswar Friday morning, officials said. The blaze was first noticed by a trader, who detected smoke inside his shop in the market at the CRP Square area around 10 am, they said. Firefighters broke...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha para-athletes made a strong impact on Day 1 of the 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026, securing 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The championship commenced with great enthusiasm at Kalinga Stadium, bringing together top para-athletes from across the country and...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: With Pakhala Dibasa set to be observed March 20 (Friday), a wave of enthusiasm is sweeping across homes, hotels, and cultural spaces, turning the humble dish into a celebration of identity, heritage, and health. This year, the festivities have scaled up...

Cuttack: Biju Pattnaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha (BPFTIO), Cuttack, has unveiled its flagship initiative, ‘Rewind and Reframe,’ a Thursday talk series designed to spark dialogue and inspire creative minds. Conceived by BPFTIO chairman Himanshu Sekhar Khatua, the landmark initiative is envisioned as a...

Bhubaneswar: Protection of human life is our top priority, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Thursday, as the state government reviewed its heatwave preparedness at a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan. He directed all departments to take proactive and coordinated measures to...

Bhubaneswar: Deadline for submitting the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) application has been extended again. Students can now apply till March 22, up to 11:45 pm through the SAMS portal by filling out the Common Application Form (CAF). The deadline was earlier scheduled for March...