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"All accused will be jailed; exam fee to be refunded with no additional fee for re-exam": NTA DG Abhishek Singh

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh on Tuesday said all those involved in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak would be "nabbed and jailed", as he defen... Read More


NEET UG scrapped: 'All accused will be jailed; exam fee to be refunded with no additional fee for re-exam', says NTA DG Abhishek Singh

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh on Tuesday said all those involved in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak would be "nabbed and jailed", as he defen... Read More


Unsold paddy, mounting debt: Farmer seeks permission for euthanasia in Odisha's Bargarh

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- A farmer from Sahara Tikra village under Bheden block in Bargarh, Odisha has sought permission for euthanasia, alleging severe financial distress after failing to sell his khari... Read More


Cosmic Symphony inspires young minds, brings recognition to Dr Smruti Ranjan Nayak

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- By Ratna Shree Dr. Smruti Ranjan Nayak In an age where children are increasingly surrounded by screens, speed, and silent emotional pressures, a remarkable new book titled Cosm... Read More


Fuel shortage hits Odisha as petrol pump remains shut for three days in Sonepur district

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- Residents and commuters in Birmaharajpur of Odisha's Sonepur are going through unprecedented difficulties, thanks to fuel shortage in the district. Sources said a petrol pump nea... Read More


RG Kar victim's mother Ratna Debnath takes the lead, eyes historic victory

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- RG Kar vicitm's mother Ratna Debnath remains ahead as counting progresses, holding on to a steady lead over her rivals through multiple rounds. Early trends show her taking the l... Read More


Truck rams Additional Tehsildar's vehicle during chase on NH-16 in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- In a dramatic turn of events on National Highway-16 in Balasore, a sand-laden truck rammed into the vehicle of Additional Tehsildar Krushna Mohan Singh during a high-speed chase ... Read More


Youth shot dead inside forest in Odisha's Kandhamal, Police investigation begins

Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- Tension gripped Odisha's Kandhamal district after a youth was found shotdead inside a forest area on May 1. The incident occurred under the Belghar police limits, with the deceas... Read More


DJ music kills 140 chickens in UP's Sultanpur: Case filed against wedding procession operator

Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- In a bizarre incident in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, approximately 140 chickens were reported dead, allegedly due to the loud music played by a DJ during a wedding procession. The ... Read More


Kotia Census Row: Two held for opposition, get bail; Odisha-Andhra border tensions resurface

Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- Two persons have been arrested for allegedly opposing the ongoing census exercise in the Kotia region of Koraput district have been released on bail, bringing renewed focus to... Read More