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From Bhubaneswar to beyond: Crimes against women remain a serious challenge for Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 18 -- One case, many questions with genuine concerns... The alleged gang-rape of a minor girl in Bhubaneswar, where the survivor was allegedly abducted, assaulted for hours and the c... Read More


'A Historic Mistake': Why critics believe the 1937 truncation of Vande Mataram should be reversed

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- The song 'Vande Mataram', penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the late 19th century, is more than just a poem. It stood as a clarion call during India's freedom struggle, ... Read More


Jajpur farmers' 3-decade wait ends as Odisha govt starts Kharasrota channel restoration

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 1 -- Three decades of distress for farmers in Jajpur's Korei and Dharmasala regions may finally come to an end as the Odisha government has initiated restoration work on the Chhinda ... Read More


Minor girl allegedly raped in Odisha's Rairakhol, elder sister escapes attempted assault

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 1 -- A serious allegation has surfaced from the Rairakhol police station area in Sambalpur, where a minor girl was allegedly raped, followed by an rape attempt on her elder sister. ... Read More


Odisha continues to witness rise in temple thefts during winters; is it a pattern or something else?

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 1 -- At least 10 temples were looted between October 2023 and March 2024 in Odisha. And, again around 10 temples were looted in the first six months (between January and June 2025) i... Read More


CBSE announces CTET 2026 on February 8; registration now open

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be held on Sunday, February 8... Read More


Faith under attack! Maa Charchika Temple robbed amid surge in Odisha shrine thefts

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- In yet another incident pointing to rising temple thefts acrossOdisha, miscreants looted gold and silver ornaments from the revered deity at the famous Charchika Temple in Jaga... Read More


PM Modi inaugurates space startup Skyroot's Infinity Campus, unveils first orbital rocket Vikram-I

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Indian space startup Skyroot's Infinity Campus via video conferencing. PM Modi also unveiled Skyroot's first orbital rocke... Read More


UPPSC LT Grade 2025 Admit Card: Hall ticket out, download here; check exam day instructions

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 27 -- The UPPSC has released the LT Grade Admit Card 2025 for candidates appearing for the Assistant Professor exam. Those who want to appear for the written exam can check and down... Read More


Ready to welcome the world, says PM Modi as Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 27 -- With the global body Commonwealth Sport confirming Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, India is poised to stage the centenary edition of the Games at ho... Read More