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UGC identifies 32 fake universities, Delhi tops list; what about Odisha?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has flagged 32 fake universities functioning across 12 states, triggering renewed concerns over student protection and the integrity of I... Read More


Woman's body found in home, husband kept it for 3 days in Jharsuguda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- In a disturbing incident in Jharsuguda district's Orient Police Station area, a woman's lifeless body was recovered from her home. Her husband, who had kept her body for three ... Read More


Farmers' issues trigger uproar in Odisha Assembly; House adjourned ahead of Budget presentation

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as opposition members staged protests over farmers' issues, leading to the adjournment of the House shortly a... Read More


Jaundice cases spark political row in Cuttack; MLA Sofia Firdous targets Mayor Subhash Singh

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- A political controversy has erupted in Cuttack after Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous accused Mayor Subhash Chandra Singh of failing to address rising jaundice cases in the c... Read More


'Third Gender' option added to OPSC OCS 2025 form; application deadline extended

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- In a significant step towards inclusive recruitment, the Odisha government has introduced a 'Third Gender' category in the application form for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) ... Read More


Odisha achieves 100% revenue village electrification: Energy Minister informs Assembly

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The Odisha government informed the State Assembly that electrification has been completed in all revenue villages across the state. However, a fresh field survey is currently i... Read More


Odisha Vigilance conducts simultaneous raids on Forester in Kalahandi over disproportionate assets allegations

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The Odisha Vigilance on Friday carried out simultaneous searches at three locations in Kalahandi district in connection with the alleged possession of disproportionate assets (... Read More


Rs 20,000 Cr investment, 5,000 jobs: Odisha to be the next big AI destination!

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- The Odisha government on Wednesday projected the state as an emerging powerhouse in the field of artificial intelligence, highlighting plans for a sovereign AI hub that is expe... Read More


SIR in Odisha from April, ECI orders preparatory work for electoral roll revision

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha to complete preparatory work for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of t... Read More


Odisha may form new sub-divisions amid growing demand, decentralisation push

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- The state government is considering proposals for the creation of 66 new sub-divisions across Odisha, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari informed the State Legislative Assembly on ... Read More