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Odisha CEO issues heatwave advisory for field officers engaged for SIR work

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- With Odisha set to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from May 30, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Monday issued a detailed advisor... Read More


Baranga Police face torture allegations after missing woman's husband falls ill in custody

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Allegations of custodial torture surfaced against personnel of Baranga police station in Cuttack after the husband of a missing woman was reportedly hospitalised in a critical c... Read More


Farmer's son Bubun Sahu tops OPSC OCS 2024 exam with Rank 1, credits self-study and determination

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- From a modest background to securing the top rank in one of Odisha's most competitive examinations, Bubun Sahu's journey to Rank 1 in the OPSC OCS 2024 exam is a story of persev... Read More


OPSC OCS 2024 Examination: Atasi Aparajita secures Rank 12, credits success to consistent preparation

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Odisha's Atasi Aparajita emerged as a standout achiever by securing Rank 12 in the OPSC Odisha Civil Services (OCS) 2024 Examination announced on Tuesday, a feat earned through ... Read More


Odisha UG Admissions 2026: Applications open from May 27, last date June 10

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- The process for Undergraduate (UG) admissions across Odisha will begin from May 27, as the Higher Education Department on Monday officially announced the admission schedule and ... Read More


Odisha Jatra parties turn to film-style teasers; social media becomes new tool to draw audience

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- With the current Jatra (Odia theatre) season set to conclude during the upcoming Raja festival, theatre troupes across Odisha have already begun preparations for the 2026-27 sea... Read More


'6-7 hours of disciplined study': Snigdhamayee Swain cracks OCS-2024 in first attempt, secures rank 59

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In an inspiring achievement, Snigdhamayee Swain has successfully cleared the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OCS)-2024 examination in her very first attempt, securing Rank 59... Read More


Sudhir Patra murder case: Two accused injured in police encounter during escape bid

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Two accused arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of Gopalpur-based plot trader Sudhir Patra sustained injuries during a police encounter. The incident occured o... Read More


Kalbaisakhi fury in Odisha: Minor girl killed in Mayurbhanj, several injured in other parts of the state

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Severe Kalbaisakhi storms wreaked havoc across several parts of Odisha on Monday, leaving one minor girl dead in Mayurbhanj district and injuring several others as heavy rain, s... Read More


IPL betting crackdown in Odisha: 18 arrested; over Rs 36 lakh seized, Rs 40 lakh frozen

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a major crackdown on illegal IPL betting activities, Odisha Police on Tuesday arrested 18 individuals as part of its ongoing anti-betting campaign during the IPL-2026 season.... Read More