Bhubaneswar, Ap 24: The Odisha government has reconstituted the State Transgender Welfare Board just two days after issuing its previous notification, signaling a renewed focus on the welfare of transgender persons. The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) announced the changes on April 23, 2026.Under the new arrangement, the SSEPD…
Berhampur: Berhampur railway station in southern Odisha, handling over 162 trains and 25,000 passengers every day, will be redeveloped at a cost of Rs 300 crore, officials said Thursday At the heart of the redevelopment is a major capacity expansion. The station will gain three additional railway lines and four new platforms, significantly enhancing its ability to…
Following several reports of attack on census functionaries at different places of Odisha, the state government today issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for their safety and security. Bhubaneswar: Following several reports of attack on census functionaries at different places of Odisha, the state government today issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for their safety…
Cuttack: More than 42 persons fell ill with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming food at the first death anniversary feast of a prominent local resident at Kalapathar village under Baideswar police limits in Banki.The incident occurred during the annual memorial feast organised by the family of the deceased.According to reports, over 42 villagers…
New Delhi, Ap 23: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the dates for the Class 10 Phase 2 board examinations. According to the official schedule, the exams will commence on May 15, 2026, and conclude on May 21, 2026.This initiative allows students who appeared in the first session to improve their performance…
More than 42 people fell ill with vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming food at a community feast in Kalapathar village under Baideswar police limits in Banki, Cuttack.The feast was organised on the first death anniversary of a local resident.Reports confirmed that 27 patients were admitted to Kalapathar Primary Health Centre, while others received treatment at…
Odisha Police arrested the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of Berhampur businessman Sudhir Kumar Patra.The accused, Surya Pratap, was caught in Surat after evading arrest for a week.Police confirmed that Surya Pratap, a native of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, had been hiding in Surat since the murder. Odisha Police worked with the Surat Crime…
Kolkata: An elephant was seen in the voting line prior to the commencement of the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal, causing alarm among voters on Thursday morning. This unexpected occurrence in Jhargram’s Jitushol led to a brief disturbance at the polling station. Subsequently, officials from the forest department arrived at the scene and…
Jagatsinghpur: In a shocking incident, the body of a young woman was recovered from a moong bean field near Kathiapada under Sadar police limits in Jagatsinghpur district.The deceased has been identified as Dolly alias Sasmita Das, daughter of Promod Das, a resident of Kathiapada village.According to police sources, Sasmita was brutally murdered, and the family…
