Bhubaneswar: New syllabus will be introduced for Class I to VIII in Odisha from 2026-27 academic session. It was informed by Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond. The minister said that the new syllabus will be introduced for class 1 to Class 8 in the 2026-27 academic year. A committee has been formed to…
Kalahandi: The Odisha Vigilance arrested one more Panchayat Extension Officer (PEO) for embezzlement of govt money over Rs 3 crores. He allegedly used the money for cricket betting and gambling. The PEO identified as Debananda Sagar, of Podapadar & Talnegi G.P. (now under suspension) under Thuamul-Rampur Block, Dist. Kalahandi has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance for…
Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological department on Saturday issued a warning for thunderstorm with lightning, gusty surface wind and hailstorm in the state. As per the MeT Bhubaneswar’s latest bulletin, isolated hailstorm is expected in parts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Cuttack, Dhenkanal and Jagatsinghpur districts. It also issued heavy rainfall alert with an orange warning to Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj,…
Bhubaneswar: The police was at its heels and in a filmy style chased drug peddlers in broad day light. During a raid in the Omfed stalls and pan shops in Jaydev Vihar in Bhubaneswar, the police arrested two and detained eight others. In a filmy style the Special Crime Unit of Commissionerate Police in a bid…
Bhubaneswar: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country. Organised by the Para Sports Association of Odisha (PSAO) under the…
Berhampur: In a tragic incident a student was killed in lightning strike in Ganjam district of Odisha on Saturday. The incident took place when the student was on his way to Narayanpur from Bomkei. The deceased has been identified as 10th class student Rajesh Kumar Gouda from Narayanpur village under Bomkei panchayat in Digapahandi Block…
Kandhamal: In a remarkable act of bravery, a mother and daughter from a remote village in Odisha’s Kandhamal district risked their lives to save the forest from a devastating wildfire. Their quick thinking, courage and love for nature helped protect the wildlife and forest. It was a dark night when Bimala Nayak, an elderly woman…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi urged the people of Odisha to observe ‘Earth Hour’ today for 1 hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 22. He asked the citizens to switch off lights of homes and offices for 1 hour in order to protect Mother Earth. Taking to his X handle, the CM…
Bhubaneswar: Nine workers of Tata Steel Kalinganagar were injured in an accident at the Steel Melting Shop of the plant in Jajpur on Friday. All the injured workers were immediately admitted to the Tata Steel Medical Hospital at Kalinganagar for treatment. One of the injured was already discharged after receiving first aid, a communiqué issued by…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to improve the road infrastructure in Odisha, the State Cabinet has approved the proposal for ‘Odisha State Road Policy 2025’ with an aim to provide a framework for a quality road network, ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient movement of people and goods across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…
