CBSE portal was hit by malicious attack; 50 children got into system: Sources

New Delhi: The CBSE revaluation portal’s payment system was hit by a “malicious attack”, with around 50 students gaining unauthorised access, government sources have said.“There were some unauthorised attacks on the portal. The payment gateway was with respect to HDFC about 50-odd children had got in,” a source said.According to the sources, the issue led…

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Twist in Bhubaneswar hit and run case: Youth murdered over love triangle

Bhubaneswar: A new twist has emerged in the Chandrasekharpur hit and run case in Bhubaneswar. According to police investigation, the Chandrasekharpur Thar hit-and-run case is a planned murder, disguised as a accident. The whole incident stemmed from a love triangle.The whole incident has turned out to be a planned murder as the police has revealed…

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Female IIC suspended in custodial torture case

Kendrapara/Rajnagar: A female police inspector has been suspended for misconduct and dereliction of duty after officials of Talchua Marine police station in Kendrapara district were accused of custodial torture. The step was taken after Annapurna Mandal, 55, and her son Ananta Kumar Mandal, 31, of Giripahi village, accused Inspector In-Charge Sandhya rani Jena and another…

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BJD Forms Fact-Finding Team to Probe Nabarangpur Attack

The Biju Janata Dal has formed a fact-finding team to investigate the attack on members of the Yadav community in Ladhuapada village under Chandahandi Block of Nabarangpur district.The incident triggered widespread concern across Odisha.Party President Naveen Patnaik directed the team to visit the affected area, meet victims and locals, and assess the ground situation. The…

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Encroachment drive conducted along main road in Baripada

Baripada, May 29: Following directions from the district administration, the Baripada Municipality on Friday carried out an encroachment removal drive from Steel Golai Square to Murgabadi along the city’s main road.During the operation, officials removed extended shop sheds and dismantled structures built over drains on both sides of the road. The drive was conducted to…

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Pension delay leaves 6,000 beneficiaries struggling in Kalahandi

Bhawanipatna: Beneficiaries across 26 gram panchayats under Kesinga block in Kalahandi district have not received their pension amounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the last two months — April and May — triggering widespread resentment among 6,000 poor beneficiaries dependent on the assistance.The beneficiaries have been making repeated visits to block and gram panchayat offices…

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Odisha To Begin Special Intensive Revision Of Voter List From Tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will begin across Odisha from tomorrow, informed Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the state, RS Gopalan.Addressing a press conference, the CEO said the process will continue till June 28. So far, mapping of more than 3 crore voters has been completed in the state. During the…

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IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall In Odisha During Southwest Monsoon

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-normal rainfall in Odisha during the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season.Addressing the media, IMD Director General Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the seasonal rainfall (June to September 2026) across the country is likely to be 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA) with a model error of ±4%. This…

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