Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to implement ongoing reforms in its examination and recruitment procedures, emphasising the direct impact of examinations on the futures of young aspirants and warning that delays can cause significant difficulties.Addressing the UPSC centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 1,…
Khordha: Police seized around two tonnes of suspected beef from a container near a forest along the Totapada-Jariput road under Khordha Sadar police limits Tuesday and detained one person for questioning.Police acted on information that suspected beef was allegedly being transported in a pickup van. After pursuing the vehicle, personnel intercepted it near the Totapada-Jariput…
The festive air in Odisha’s Rayagada district has transformed into profound sorrow following the tragic martyrdom of 30-year-old Assam Rifles jawan, V Teja.Serving in Nagaland, Teja lost his life while on duty on Monday, cutting short a promising life and shattering dreams of an upcoming wedding and a joyful homecoming.Preparations for Teja’s wedding, scheduled for…
Kathmandu: Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung will visit the Indian capital, New Delhi, next week to attend the BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting, three sources privy to the visit told ANI.It will be the Home Minister’s first foreign visit since assuming office. As per the source from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, the invitation was extended…
Kataka: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Vinaytosh Mishra on Tuesday said the state police are fully prepared for the upcoming student union elections and expressed confidence that the polls will be held peacefully in a spirit of harmony and brotherhood.Speaking at the inauguration of the 71st State Police Duty Meet at the Reserve Police…
Sri Mohanty had kept land documents of 20 plots concealed at a contractor’s residence at Baleshwar. His house was also searched yesterday, and records were retrieved. Some docs were buried in the earth when raids were launched. Those were also retrieved by digging the earth. Besides, Sri Mohanty was also possessing one locker as benami,…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will participate in the opposition parties’ protest march today over the alleged arbitrary actions of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the deletion of the names of more than 13 crore voters across the country. As directed by…
Cuttack:- A youth attempted suicide by jumping from a water tank at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Kataka triggering a prolonged high-drama situation on the premises today. As per reports, after spending a considerable time on top of the tank, the youth eventually jumped and sustained critical injuries. He was immediately admitted to the…
Puri: Odisha’s Puri has recorded a new heat record with the coastal city witnessing its second-highest maximum day temperature for October in 130 years. Odishatourism guide According to weather data available since 1896, Puri recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6°C on October 5, 2026. This is now the second-highest October day temperature recorded in the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to witness rain and thunderstorms over the next three days due to an active trough line extending from Gangetic West Bengal to Madhya Maharashtra, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Odishacultural events As per reports, rainfall is likely at several places from October 6 to 9, with Yellow Warning issued for…
