OSSTET 2025 Result Declared, 72.38% Candidates Qualify, Details here

Cuttack:  OSSTET 2025 Result Declared. The OSSTET-2025 exam results were declared today. According to information from the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), 72.38% of candidates have passed the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET).The results will be available on the BSE website www.bseodisha.ac.in and www.bseodisha.nic.in from 4 pm today.The exam was held on January…

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Odisha Vigilance arrests Senior Irrigation Engineer in DA Case; assets worth Rs8 Cr unearthed

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Rajesh Chandra Mohanty, Additional Chief Engineer in the Irrigation Department, on charges of amassing disproportionate assets. Simultaneous raids were carried out at six locations linked to him, including his office, residences, farmhouse, and relatives’ houses in Dhenkanal and Jajpur districts.During the searches, officials detected assets worth over ₹8…

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Nirakarpur Infant Theft Case: Man Lodges Fake Theft Complaint After Abducting His Own Baby

Bhubaneswar: A major twist has emerged in the case of the alleged theft of a four-month-old infant boy from Nirakarpur Railway Station in Khordha district.The child’s father, who had lodged the complaint as the victim, has been identified as the main conspirator behind the theft and abduction of his own son Nirakarpur Government Railway Police…

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IMD Warns of Severe Heat in Odisha Next Week

IMD Warns of Severe Heat in Odisha Next WeekItishree Sethy by Itishree Sethy April 9, 2026 Reading Time: 1 min read Odisha heatwave Odisha will face a severe heatwave as temperatures rise by 4–6°C between April 12 and 14, according to the India Meteorological Department.The state will experience sultry weather conditions as Kalabaisakhi weakens.Daytime temperatures…

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AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Rourkela Plane Crash, Cites Oil Leak and Engine Failure

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released the preliminary report on the Rourkela plane crash involving India One Air’s Cessna Caravan aircraft.The report outlines how the flight developed technical issues before its emergency landing attempt.On January 10, 2026, the aircraft operated four scheduled sectors—Bhubaneswar–Utkela–Bhubaneswar and Bhubaneswar–Rourkela–Bhubaneswar. During its final leg to Rourkela, the crew…

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Police seize large quantity of alcohol in Handapa; three arrested

Athamallik, Ap 8: In a major crackdown in the Budulimunda area of Athamallik, police have seized a substantial amount of alcohol, poch, and motorcycles. Three individuals-Rakesh Sahu, Lipun Nayak, and Bikari Behera-all residents of Budulimunda village, have been arrested in connection with the case.Officials from the Athamallik Excise Department reported that over three quintals of…

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Moonlighting in govt! One teacher, two salaries

Nuapada: Allegations of a fake physical education teacher appointment at Sinapali College in Nuapada district have triggered demands for a high-level inquiry, amid questions over delays in official action.The controversy centres on claims that Gangaram Meher allegedly held jobs simultaneously at two institutions and drew salaries, leading to suspected misappropriation of government funds. Sources said Meher,…

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Odisha Vigilance conducts DA raid at 6 locations of Addl Chief Engineer, Central Irrigation Circle, Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance Department has initiated a raid at six locations of Rajesh Chandra Mohanty, Additional Chief Engineer, Central Irrigation Circle, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets (DA).The simultaneous searches, led by 1 Additional SP, 11 DSPs, 9 Inspectors, 8 ASIs, and other supporting staff, are being conducted on the strength of…

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Clash in Odisha’s Rayagada Over Sijimali Bauxite Mine Road Leaves 30+ Police Injured

Bhubaneswar, April 7: Violent clashes erupted in Rayagada district, Odisha, on Tuesday as police clashed with tribal protesters opposing a road project linked to the Sijimali bauxite mine. Over 50 people were injured, including more than 30 police.’The violence occurred in Sagabari village, where locals have been resisting the construction of a 3-km road connecting…

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