Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has made it mandatory for all allottees to generate a Unique Account Number (UAN) by August 31 in order to continue availing various pre- and post-allotment services. These include asset allotment, lease deed execution, obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOC) for loans, asset transfers, and conversion from leasehold to freehold…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi today to press for expedited evacuation of surplus rice from the state by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The Deputy CM was accompanied by several Members of Parliament from Odisha….
Bhubaneswar: A five-day induction training program for Postgraduate Teachers (PGTs) in History and English began today at the Institute of Management and Advanced Global Excellence (IMAGE) in Shampur, Bhubaneswar. The training, organized by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has brought together 100 PGT teachers from non-government aided higher secondary schools across the…
Bhadrak: In a significant boost to India’s conventional deterrence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully test-fired its advanced short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) ‘Pralay’ from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The launch, conducted at 9:35 am, met all mission parameters, reaffirming India’s growing expertise in missile technology and underlining…
Cuttack: A suspected cyberattack has disrupted online services at Ravenshaw University, with its official website reportedly redirecting mobile users to a betting platform named ‘Bento-4D’, instead of displaying university-related content. The breach has raised alarms among students, many of whom have been unable to download important academic documents and certificates due to the redirection issue….
Bhubaneswar: After garnering praise at its world premiere during the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival, Odia film Lahari has secured a coveted spot at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. The prestigious event, taking place next month in Australia, will feature Lahari among a line-up of outstanding Indian films celebrating cinematic diversity. Bollywood…
Bhubaneswar: Widespread flooding triggered by continuous light to moderate rainfall over the past few days has affected six districts in Odisha—Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundergarh, and Keonjhar—displacing thousands and prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations. According to official estimates, more than 11,000 people have been impacted by the floods. In Mayurbhanj and Balasore alone, over…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate the adoption of agri-tech innovations in the state, Social Alpha, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, organised a State-Level Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on “Promoting Agri-Tech in Odisha” at Hotel Presidency in Bhubaneswar. The workshop brought together policymakers, agri-tech startups, technology validation agencies, and farmers to explore…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its leadership in sanitation reform as the two-day National Conference on “Ensuring Dignity, Safety, and Inclusion of Core Sanitation Workers” concluded in Bhubaneswar with the adoption of the Bhubaneswar Declaration. The declaration signals a collective national commitment to strengthen rights, dignity, and welfare for sanitation workers. Organised under the state’s flagship GARIMA…
Malkangiri: A wave of shock and concern has swept through Malkangiri district following reports of two distinct alleged rape incidents involving minor girls. Law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing both cases, with one accused already apprehended. The first heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Mudulipada area of Malkangiri. According to detailed accounts, a minor girl from…
