Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulates Odia boy Omprakash Behera who topped JEE Main 2025

Bhubaneswar: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has met Odia boy Omprakash Behera who secured All India Rank 1 in the JEE Main 2025. The Speak congratulated Omprakash and also praised his parents dedication behind his success. The results of the exam were published yesterday. He took to his X handle and shared pictures of his meeting…

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Staff Selection Commission implements Aadhaar-based authentication for its recruitment exams

New Delhi: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in all its forthcoming examinations in order to verify candidates’ identity on a voluntary basis, officials said Sunday. They said the new measure will come into force for recruitment tests conducted from next month onwards. The SSC is one of the…

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Tribals stage demonstration outside Nuapada Collectorate over land rights

Nuapada: Hundreds of tribal residents from eight hamlets under Gangadigad village in Chulabhata panchayat of Nuapada block staged a protest in front of the District Collector’s office Saturday, demanding official recognition of their settlements and correction of forest land pattas. Led by labour leader Bhaktabandhu Dharua, men and women gathered and staged a two-hour-long sit-in demonstration….

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Kesari Kund declared prohibited zone after two students’ drowning

Champua: A day after two students drowned at Keshari Kund of Baitarani river on the fringes of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts, the Keonjhar district administration has declared the spot located at Sarei village under Champua police limits as a prohibited zone Saturday. Authorities have reportedly begun fencing the area to prevent public access to the site….

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Six months as Jammu & Kashmir CM, Abdullah struggles to navigate power imbalance

Srinagar, 20/4: Over six months into his tenure as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah is facing an increasingly uphill battle — one marked by constitutional constraints, political discontent, and the lingering legacy of August 2019. Abdullah returned to power in a historic UT-level election last year,…

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to address public rally in Bihar’s Buxar today

Patna, 20/4: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will address a public rally in Bihar’s Buxar district on Sunday. Kharge was scheduled to address a meeting in Patna after the Buxar rally, but it has been cancelled, Bihar Congress spokesperson Rajesh Rathod said. “Kharge Ji will address a public rally at Dalsagar stadium in Buxar around 12.30…

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TPNODL’s Proactive Response to Kalbaisakhi; Ensures Minimal Disruption.

Balasore:(Correspondent) :- Northern Odisha experienced the wrath of Kalbaisakhi as heavy winds caused widespread devastation across towns like Balasore, Remuna, and Nilgiri, leading to significant disruptions in electrical infrastructure on Friday. Amid these challenging circumstances, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has showcased relentless dedication by swiftly initiating restoration efforts to mitigate the impact on…

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