Odisha Police to Organise ‘Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition’ in Bhubaneswar to Explain New Criminal Laws

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police will organise a Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition at the Exhibition Ground in Unit-III, Bhubaneswar, to familiarise citizens with India’s newly introduced criminal laws and the changes they bring to the justice delivery system. The exhibition will focus on the implementation of the three new legal frameworks — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik…

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Padma Shri Hariharan Enthrals Audience at Vrindavan Mahotsav in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, in collaboration with Vrindavan Gurukul, organised the Vrindavan Mahotsav at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, celebrating music and the spirit of Holi with a captivating musical evening. Eminent musician Hariharan graced the event and extended warm Holi greetings to the audience. The programme began with a…

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Meet Chanchala Mahanta, Odisha’s Inspiring Integrated Farmer

Chanchala Mahanta, a woman farmer from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, stands as a remarkable example of resilience, determination, and effective farming. Despite enduring personal tragedies, including the loss of her husband three years ago, the deaths of her in-laws, and caring for her young son who has a terminal illness affecting his eyesight, she has…

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IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 Concludes in Bhubaneswar, 132 Youth Honoured for Excellence

Bhubaneswar: The IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 for the eastern region concluded on a high note at the SDI Auditorium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, celebrating youth talent, technical excellence, and regional pride. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the four-day…

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Bolangir and Bargarh Declared Naxal-Free Districts, Says DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s internal security landscape, Director General of Police (DGP) Sri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Monday announced that Bolangir and Bargarh districts have been officially declared Naxal-free, marking a historic milestone in the State’s sustained anti-Naxal operations. The declaration follows a significant development in neighbouring Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district, which shares…

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Rangotsav-2026 Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar, Showcasing Herbal Colours and Rural Enterprise

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Holi, the Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society (ORMAS), under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, has rolled out ‘Rangotsav-2026’ at the State Institute for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD & PR) campus in Bhubaneswar, creating a vibrant platform to promote chemical-free colours and strengthen market access for women Self…

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National Conference on UDISE+ Begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Thursday co-hosted a two-day National Conference on UDISE+ in Bhubaneswar. The conference, which commenced on February 27, 2026, brought together senior officials from Samagra Shiksha, various…

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OWSSB clears major reforms to boost employee welfare, governance and financial autonomy

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening institutional governance and improving employee welfare, the Odisha Water Supply and Sewerage Board (OWSSB) on Friday approved a slew of long-pending service, financial and administrative reforms. The decisions were taken at the 28th Board Meeting held at Unnati Bhawan under the chairmanship of Housing and Urban Development Minister…

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PG admissions 2026–27: Higher Education Dept advances schedule, CPET forms open from Feb 27

Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline the academic calendar and ensure timely commencement of classes, the Odisha Higher Education Department has decided to start the admission process for Postgraduate (PG) courses for the 2026–27 academic session well in advance. As per the revised schedule, students aspiring to pursue PG programmes in universities and colleges across…

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Ministers review progress of 14 national highway projects, stress timely completion

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate infrastructure development and improve road connectivity across Odisha, a high-level review meeting on the progress of national highway projects was held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday. Chaired jointly by Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan and Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, the meeting assessed the…

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