The Last Unexplored Frontier Is Now Just a Train Ride Away: Mizoram Joins Indian Rail Grid with Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line

Sairang: High in the misty green hills of Mizoram, where clouds descend like curtains and time seems to slow, a new sound has pierced the silence — the whistle of a train. For the first time in history, the remote northeastern state of Mizoram has been officially connected to the Indian railway network with the…

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Statewide Bandh in Odisha on July 17 Over Student’s Death Amid Harassment Allegations

Bhubaneswar: The tragic death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, has triggered a wave of public outrage across Odisha, culminating in the announcement of a statewide bandh on July 17. The Odisha Congress, leading the protest, has termed the incident a “systemic failure” and an “institutional murder,” demanding…

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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth After Historic Space Mission, Becomes First Indian to Reach ISS

New Delhi: India achieved a landmark moment in its space journey as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla safely returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a groundbreaking mission that made him the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). His return marked the successful end of the Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4), an international collaboration that…

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Fakirmohan College Student Dies After Self-Immolation

Bhubaneswar: In a deeply tragic development, Soumyashree Bisi, a second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakirmohan College, Baleswar, lost her life after succumbing to critical burn injuries sustained in a self-immolation attempt. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 12, when she allegedly set herself on fire outside the principal’s chamber. According to reports, the extreme act…

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Centre Hosts MSME Awareness Programme in Odisha to Promote SC-ST Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth

Koraput: In a significant effort to foster inclusive economic development and entrepreneurship among marginalised communities, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised a one-day awareness programme on July 14, 2025, at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital in Koraput, Odisha. The event aimed to disseminate information about the…

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Odisha Colleges Told to Strengthen Anti-Harassment Measures After Balasore Incident

Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of a shocking self-immolation attempt by a female student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, the Regional Directorate of Education (RDE), Bhubaneswar, has issued a strong directive to all affiliated colleges to strengthen campus safety and prevent sexual harassment. The directive, issued under Letter No. 4786/RDE dated July 14, comes…

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GRIDCO’s Green Energy Projects Reviewed by Deputy Chief Minister Singh Deo

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, conducted a comprehensive review of all ongoing and upcoming GRIDCO projects at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reaffirming the State’s commitment to strengthening its power infrastructure and accelerating its green energy goals. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra…

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Odisha’s Subhadra Shakti Food Contest Showcases Women’s Culinary Talent, Entrepreneurship

Bhubaneswar: Celebrating Odisha’s rich culinary heritage and promoting women-led food entrepreneurship, the Mission Shakti Department has launched the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition — a first-of-its-kind state-wide initiative spotlighting traditional dishes crafted by women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The top SHG teams from 30 districts arrived in Bhubaneswar today for a week-long professional training at…

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Five-Day Induction Training for Newly Appointed PGT Teachers Begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A five-day induction training programme for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) appointed in Non-Government Aided Higher Secondary Schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, commenced today at the Institute of Management and Advance Global Excellence (IMAGE), Shreepur. A total of 125 PGT teachers are participating in this comprehensive training initiative aimed at…

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President Murmu Graces AIIMS Bhubaneswar Convocation, Urges Focus on Public Health Awareness and Local Health Challenges

Bhubaneswar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the fifth convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, today, lauding the institution’s contribution to quality healthcare, research, and public service. The event marked a significant moment for graduating students and the broader medical community in Odisha and eastern India. In her convocation address,…

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