Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police has achieved unprecedented success in its anti-narcotics drive, destroying ganja cultivation worth Rs 1,444 crore and seizing contraband worth Rs 1,346 crore between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026.The police also arrested 654 interstate narcotics traders and seized 1,862 litres of ganja oil, brown sugar, and codeine-based cough syrup.DGP Yogesh…
Bhubaneswar: Nearly ten thousand students who had filled up forms for the High School Certificate (HSC) examination this year did not appear for the tests, according to official figures presented in the State Legislative Assembly.School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the House, in reply to a question from MLA, that a total of 5,46,876…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote Odisha’s iconic summer dish ‘Pakhala’ on the global stage, the state Tourism Department organised a grand state-level ‘Pakhala Parba’ at Panthanivas in Bhubaneswar on Friday.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the event and described Pakhala as not merely a dish, but an inseparable part of Odisha’s culture and tradition. Addressing…
New Delhi, 20/3: Premium petrol in India became costlier by up to Rs 2.35 from Friday (March 20, 2026) The price of BPCL’s Speed, HPCL’s Power, and IOCL’s XP95 increased by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre. However, there is no change in the price of regular petrol at present. Although the companies did…
The Odisha Assembly confirmed that higher education institutions across the state will soon introduce the ‘AI for ALL’ curriculum to promote artificial intelligence learning. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, in a written reply to the House, stated that the department has prepared to roll out the program. The curriculum aims to provide AI education to…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange warning for several districts of Odisha for today that is Friday. The orange warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Bargarh and Sambalpur districts.As for the weather forecast, thunderstorms with lightning, hail and strong winds reaching 50–60 kmph may occur at some…
Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at the Priyadarshini Market Complex near CRP Square in bhubaneswar on Friday, causing panic in the area. According to initial reports, the blaze started inside a shop located within the market complex. Soon after the incident, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to bring the flames under…
New Delhi, 20/3: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to avoid nine airspaces, and ensure robust contingency plans amid the West Asia conflict. As part of safety risk assessments, DGCA has asked to avoid airspaces of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Friday met revered saint Premanand Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, engaging in spiritual discourse and seeking his blessings.The meeting marked a key highlight of the President’s ongoing three‑day visit to Uttar Pradesh, where she is participating in religious ceremonies and public engagements. Arriving…
A car collided with a stationary truck near the Baldiamal petrol pump in Junagarh block, killing retired Dharmagarh SDMO Dr Harischandra Padhan (80).Dr Padhan travelled from Bhawanipatna to Dharmagarh by car on Friday morning. His vehicle struck a truck parked along National Highway 26 near the Baldiamal petrol pump. The impact killed him instantly. The…
