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Strict action against ragging: Odisha orders universities, colleges to strengthen anti-ragging mechanism after NHRC directive

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Odisha Higher Education Department directed all higher educational institutions (HEIs) to strengthen anti-ragging mechanisms and enhance safeguards for students. This developmen... Read More


Growing kidney crisis raises alarm over contaminated drinking water in Odisha's Angul

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Health is often considered the greatest wealth, but for residents of Mahidharpada village in Odisha's Angul district, the very water they depend on for survival has allegedly be... Read More


Bhubaneswar road upgrade: Palasuni-Khandagiri-Tamando road to be widened into eight lanes

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a major boost to Odisha's infrastructure and traffic management system, the Central Government has approved several key road widening and highway expansion projects aimed at ... Read More


Centre plans standard pack sizes for edible oils amid concerns over misleading quantities

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a major move aimed at improving transparency in the retail market, the Department of Consumer Affairs is examining the possibility of introducing standard pack sizes for edib... Read More


Red warning for Heatwave in western Odisha; orange alert for thunderstorms, gusty winds in other districts

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Odisha is set to witness a sharp contrast in weather conditions over the next seven days, with intense heatwave conditions continuing across western districts even as thundersto... Read More


Forest Department restricts 'Caravan Tourism' in Odisha's eco-sites with strict new SOP

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Following the launch of advanced caravan tourism services earlier this year, the Odisha Forest Department is introducing rigorous regulations to manage vehicle movement within p... Read More


Tension in Balasore as farmers lock cooperative office over paddy registration row

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Tension prevailed among farmers in Odisha's Balasore district after allegations of irregularities surfaced in the Rabi paddy registration process, leading to a protest at a coop... Read More


Minor boy goes missing while swimming with friends in Mahanadi River in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- A minor boy went missing on Tuesday while taking a bath in the Mahanadi River near Ayatapur under Kandarpur police limits in Odisha's Cuttack district. According to sources, th... Read More


Women march 20km carrying pots in protest over drinking water crisis in Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a striking protest against the persistent drinking water crisis, a large group of women undertook a nearly 20-kilometre padayatra (foot march) carrying earthen pots and water... Read More


OPSC OCS 2024 results out: 78 women shine among 200 candidates; check the toppers

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OCS)-2024 examination, recommending 200 candidates for appo... Read More