Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, and its impact is expected to be felt in Odisha within the next 48 hours. The weather will remain dry for the next two days, but a significant change is expected from Monday, according to the prediction of the India Meteorological Department.According to the…
The Odisha government has allocated ₹42,565 crore to the education sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 13.7 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and 3.8 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), underscoring its continued emphasis on strengthening human capital as a driver of long-term economic growth.The allocation…
Bengaluru, 21/2: Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof believes Bengaluru has a “big traffic problem” but is impressed by how the city is harnessing AI-driven tools to tackle it. Schoof arrived in the city on Thursday night after attending the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Angul, Feb 21: A tragic road accident occurred near Angul along National Highway 55, when a car collided with the rear of a truck, killing two persons, while another sustained critical injuries. The injured person was rescued and rushed to a nearby medical for treatment.The deceased victims have been identified as Amit Kumar Sahu and…
Washington DC, 21/2: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that repealed the existing tariffs on all countries after the Supreme Court deemed it to be illegal and also announced new 10 per cent global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This authority allows for a temporary import…
Subarnapur -20/2- Two precious innocent lives were taken away at once.The eight-month fetus in the womb with the mother. The husband’s family did not hesitate to take life for a little dowry. How could they kill the one who accepted her as a companion for seven births with conch shell and vermilion. The heinous crime…
New Delhi, 20/2: In an unexpected development, the Supreme Court on Friday directed for deployment of judicial officers, including the retired judges, for easy and smooth conduct of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Expressing disappointment with the West Bengal government’s response, the court explained it had to pass the “extra…
Bhubaneswar, 120/2: In a major development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while presenting the state budget for the financial year 2026–27 announced the introduction of 16 new initiatives. While presenting a Rs 3.10 lakh crore state budget outlining the government’s roadmap for growth, welfare, and infrastructure expansion, the Majhi introduced the following 16…
New Delhi, 20/2: A group of Youth Congress activists on Friday staged a surprise protest at the ‘India AI Impact Summit’ against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “compromised” while referring to the India-US trade deal, which they claimed was detrimental to interest of country. Four of the activists — National Secretaries Krishna Hari and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a ‘Third Gender’ category in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination-2025 application form, marking a significant move towards promoting inclusivity.This decision follows directives from the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and aims to provide equal opportunities to transgenders.To facilitate participation, the registration and application deadlines have been extended for…
