Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to kick off the postgraduate (PG) admission process for the 2025-26 academic year, with the Common Application Form (CAF) submission starting on March 10, 2025. In an official press release, the Higher Education Department confirmed that students wishing to pursue PG programs must appear for the Common PG Entrance…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to railway connectivity, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced that three important long-distance trains—Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express, Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express, and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express—will soon originate from Bhubaneswar New Station. The move aims to facilitate passengers from North Bhubaneswar and surrounding areas, with a focus on students, medical travelers, and daily…
Bhubaneswar: To mark International Women’s Day, Startup Odisha organized a special event, “Udyami Nari,” at O-Hub, bringing together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and aspiring businesswomen to celebrate innovation and resilience. The event aimed to provide a platform for women-led startups, offering insights on investment, leadership, and business growth. Chief guest Dr. Sucheta Priyabadini, Ma Rama…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Commissioner, State Transport Authority, Cuttack, for possession of disproportionate assets. He was taken into custody following an extensive investigation and will be presented before the court today. A case has been registered against Mohanty under Bhubaneswar Vigilance PS Case No. 2/2025, based on searches conducted across…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell in Bhubaneswar will remain closed on March 10, as per an official notification from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. The closure is due to the ongoing third session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The CM’s Grievance Cell, located at Unit V in Bhubaneswar, will not be…
Bhubaneswar: To protect wildlife and combat poaching, a 2 km zone (1 km inside and 1 km outside) of the Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared a “Shock-Free Zone” and a “Zero Electrocution Zone”. This declaration comes after a collaborative effort between 68 surrounding villages and Debrigarh authorities, marking a significant step towards…
Kanha Shanti Vanam: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir aimed at charting India’s path to success for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The event, held at the serene Kanha Shanti Vanam in…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance public service accessibility, the Government of Odisha has partnered with Meta to launch a unified WhatsApp chatbot. This platform will provide easy access to a wide range of government services for over 45 million residents of the state. The new initiative, designed to streamline and simplify the process of obtaining vital government…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the intensifying summer heatwave, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, reviewed the state’s preparedness to tackle the rising temperatures in urban areas. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, the minister instructed immediate steps to ensure smooth water supply, prevent heat-related issues, and maintain cleanliness…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address key administrative, security, and developmental concerns in the state. The meeting, which was attended by Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and senior officials from various departments, was focused on reviewing critical issues and setting the…
