Security Tightened at BJD Leader Pratap Jena’s Bhubaneswar Residence After Social Media Appeal

Security has been significantly enhanced at the residence of senior Pratap Jena, following concerns raised by him on social media regarding his safety.The residence, located in Unit-6 area of Bhubaneswar, is now under heightened surveillance, with personnel deployed by the Commissionerate Police as a precautionary measure.Police Deployment Following Online ConcernAccording to sources, the security reinforcement was initiated after…

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Odisha Vigilance Confiscates Rs 1.27 Crore Assets of Former Engineer

The Confiscation Court in Bhubaneswar ordered the confiscation of disproportionate assets worth over Rs 1.27 crore belonging to former Executive Engineer Prafulla Kumar Panigrahi.The order, passed by the Authorised Officer of the Special Court (Vigilance), includes immovable properties such as a multi-storeyed building at Tulasi Nagar, Berhampur, and three plots in Rajendra Nagar Sahi, Tulasi…

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Odisha CM Regularises Over 13K+ Schematic Junior Teachers | Full Salary from Jan 2026

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today took a historic decision today as he regularized the Junior Teachers, Schematic, who are working on a contractual basis.The junior teachers of this category who were appointed in the year 2023-24 have been regularized. This has benefited more than 13,000 contractual junior teachers of the state.These teachers have…

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Historic Success: Odisha Police Destroys Rs1,444 Cr Worth Ganja Cultivation

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police has achieved unprecedented success in its anti-narcotics drive, destroying ganja cultivation worth Rs 1,444 crore and seizing contraband worth Rs 1,346 crore between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026.The police also arrested 654 interstate narcotics traders and seized 1,862 litres of ganja oil, brown sugar, and codeine-based cough syrup.DGP Yogesh…

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Odisha Matric Exam Sees 9,930 Registered Students Absent

Bhubaneswar: Nearly ten thousand students who had filled up forms for the High School Certificate (HSC) examination this year did not appear for the tests, according to official figures presented in the State Legislative Assembly.School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the House, in reply to a question from MLA, that a total of 5,46,876…

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Pakhala Parba Celebrated With Grandeur, CM Majhi Highlights Global Appeal Of Odia Cuisine

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote Odisha’s iconic summer dish ‘Pakhala’ on the global stage, the state Tourism Department organised a grand state-level ‘Pakhala Parba’ at Panthanivas in Bhubaneswar on Friday.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the event and described Pakhala as not merely a dish, but an inseparable part of Odisha’s culture and tradition. Addressing…

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Odisha Assembly Confirms ‘AI for ALL’ Curriculum in Higher Education Institutions

The Odisha Assembly confirmed that higher education institutions across the state will soon introduce the ‘AI for ALL’ curriculum to promote artificial intelligence learning. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, in a written reply to the House, stated that the department has prepared to roll out the program. The curriculum aims to provide AI education to…

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Orange warning issued for six Odisha districts, Rain, thunderstorm predicted

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange warning for several districts of Odisha for today that is Friday. The orange warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Bargarh and Sambalpur districts.As for the weather forecast, thunderstorms with lightning, hail and strong winds reaching 50–60 kmph may occur at some…

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Pakhala Diwas 2026: Celebrating Odisha’s Traditional Dish, Its Cultural Roots and Health Benefits

Among the many delicious and nutritious dishes of Odisha, Pakhala Bhata stands as a testament to the simplicity and wisdom of local food traditions. A dish made from rice soaked in water and allowed to ferment overnight, Pakhala Bhata is both a nourishing meal and a remedy for the heat of the scorching Odia summers….

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