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Villagers block NH over poor mobile network

Khajuripada: Residents of Gudari village under Khajuripada block in Kandhamal district blocked National Highway 157(A) for more than three hours Monday, demanding a permanent solution to persistent mobile network problems that they said have disrupted education and government services. The protest began around 8 am...

Odisha registers 36 ragging plaints; UP tops chart

New Delhi: The state of Odisha has registered 36 ragging complaints in higher educational institutions (HEIs) this year, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday. Uttar Pradesh, with 135 ragging complaints, and West Bengal, with 75 cases, have accounted for the maximum number of such incidents....

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Higher Education Department issues PG admission schedule

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education (HE) department has released the admission schedule for postgraduate (PG) courses for the 2026–27 academic session. Admissions will be conducted based on candidates’ scores in the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET). As per the notification, students can lock their preferred...

Bhitarkanika National Park records 117 estuarine crocodile nests

Kendrapada: Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park has recorded 117 active nests of estuarine crocodiles in an annual survey, indicating a stable breeding population and sustained success in conserving the mangrove ecosystem, officials said Monday. The survey by the Mangrove Forest Division (Wildlife), Rajnagar, between May 1...

Train derail

Goods train derails in Odisha’s Balangir

Balangir: A coal-laden goods train derailed in Odisha's Balangir district Monday, officials said. The incident happened at 11.23 am between Sikir and Titlagarh railway stations, they said. The rear trolley wheel of the 14th loaded wagon from the locomotive came off the tracks, the East...

Colourful mushrooms in Kendujhar attract tourists

Colourful mushrooms in Kendujhar attract tourists

Kendujhar: With the arrival of monsoon, colourful wild mushrooms have emerged across the forests of Kendujhar district, drawing tourists and providing a seasonal source of income for tribal communities. Forest dwellers collect edible wild mushrooms from forests and hill slopes to sell them in rural...

 

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