Matric Exam From Feb 19; Advanced Security Measures To Prevent Question Paper Leaks

Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha is gearing up for the annual 10th class examination, Madhyamika, and State Open School Certificate examinations, scheduled to start from February 19. Over 550,000 students have registered for these exams, which will be held at 3082 examination centres across the State. To ensure the integrity of the…

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Bhubaneswar Azad Nagar Bomb Blast Case: Prime accused dies

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development in the bomb blast incident in Azad Nagar under Sundarpada area of Bhubaneswar, the prime accused of the case Shahnawaz Mallik, alias Muffi, has died on Wednesday.According to sources, Mallik succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. At least seven cases were filed against him for various crimes.The Bhubaneswar bomb…

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Odisha Deputy CM Parida flags off tourism caravans

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida flagged off three Tourism Caravans at Dhauli today. Caravan tourism offers visitors an exclusive and immersive way to explore destinations, providing greater flexibility, privacy and freedom of movement. Speaking on the occasion Parida said these caravans will enable tourists to experience Odisha’s serene natural landscapes at their own pace, supported…

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Tribute Paid To Utkal Gouraba Madhusudan Das In Bhubaneswar On Death Anniv

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of his death anniversary, Utkal Gouraba Madhusudan Das, widely regarded as the father of Odia nationalism, was remembered for his unparalleled contribution to Odisha’s social, cultural, and political landscape.The Information & Public Relations Department organised a ceremonial tribute at Lok Bhavan Square in the city. The statue of Madhusudan Das was beautifully…

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Operation Green Clean: Cannabis crops worth ₹4.5 crore destroyed in Odisha’s Koraput

Koraput: Cracking down hard on illegal drug cultivation in odisha the Excise Department and koraputt Police under Operation Green Clean have destroyed large scale cannabis plantations worth crores in the district. In a major joint operation, the team conducted a raid in Boipariguda area and destroyed cannabis plants worth over ₹4.5 crore, cultivated across 38 acres of forest…

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Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana; guidelines and eligibility explained

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana to be launched from today in Odisha. The Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana to be launched in Odisha today. The scheme will be launched at Maa Tara Tarani Pitha in Ganjam district. The Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana will be launched by the Chief Minister from Ganjam. The Mukhyamantri Kanya…

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Two restaurants serving alcohol without licence raided; 2 held

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Excise department, during a special drive, raided two restaurants at separate locations in the City for serving alcohol without a valid liquor licence, seized 22.5 litres of liquor, and arrested the owners, excise officials said Monday. Excise officials raided Hunger Hacker near Pandra and Mawa Restaurant in the Patia area, seizing 7.5 litres…

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BADACHANA BLOCK VETERINARY OFFICE STAFFER NABBED BY ODISHA VIGILANCE WHILE TAKING BRIBE RS 30,000/- FOR RELEASE OF SUBSIDY AMOUNT UNDER POULTRY FARMING SCHEME.

Today i.e on 31.01.2026, a short while ago, Sri Subhasis Samal, Programme Assistant, O/o-Block Veterinary Officer, Badachana, Dist.-Jajpur has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe Rs.30,000/- from a beneficiary under poultry farming scheme for release of first phase subsidy amount Rs.2,16,000/-and for further verification for release of second phase subsidy relating…

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After Dibya Shankar, Debesh Acharya backs Kalikesh Singh Deo as leadership debate continues within BJD

Speculation over the future leadership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) continued on Wednesday, with former party MLA Debesh Acharya echoing sentiments earlier expressed by BJD MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra in support of Bolangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo. The remarks added momentum to ongoing discussions within political circles about Kalikesh’s potential role at the state level. As per…

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NIA team visits Sundarpada in Bhubaneswar after explosion

A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the Sundarpada area in Bhubaneswar, where a powerful explosion took place on Tuesday afternoon. Bhubaneswar: A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the Sundarpada area in Bhubaneswar, where a powerful explosion took place on Tuesday afternoon.The NIA team inspected the spot and questioned several people to understand the…

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