Bhubaneswar: With the state-level Independence Day event just days away, the Commissionerate Police has stepped up security across the capital, deploying 21 platoons of personnel to ensure the celebrations pass off peacefully. The main programme will take place at Mahatma Gandhi Marg under a multi-layered security plan. According to Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena, the deployment…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) recorded an improved performance in the CBSE Class XII Board Examination 2025–26, with students achieving notable results in both Science and Commerce streams. According to results declared on May 13, OAVS achieved a 73.5 per cent pass rate in the Science stream, improving from last year’s 72 per…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th National Statistics Day was celebrated at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, honoring the birthday of eminent statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. The event, organized by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S), Planning and Convergence Department, focused on this year’s theme, “Use of Data for Decision Making.” Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a beacon of excellence in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examinations 2023, with several candidates from the state achieving remarkable success in the prestigious nationwide test. Among the top performers is Animesh Pradhan from Angul district, who secured the second rank in the country, marking a momentous…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards transforming Odisha’s agriculture into a future-ready and entrepreneurial sector, the State Government has finalised the roadmap for the proposed Farmer Skill and Agri-Incubation Centre (FSAIC). The project was discussed at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo,…
Rourkela: In a heart-stopping encounter at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, India clinched a sensational 8-7 shootout victory against Spain after a 2-2 draw in regulation time during their fifth match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. The standout performance came from goalkeeper P.R Sreejesh, who made a crucial save in the shootout to…
New Delhi: Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, interacted with participants of the 7th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) at the National Bal Bhavan today.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has extended the deadline for updating e-KYC details for ration card beneficiaries until February 15, announced Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Thursday. The initial deadline for the update was set for January 31, but the government decided to extend it after noticing that a significant number…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving travel comfort and addressing the growing passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced the temporary augmentation of the 12892/12891 Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Express by adding one Second Class Chair Car Coach. Starting from June 1, 2025, the train will depart from Puri with a total of 15 coaches—an increase from the…
Port Louis: The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy has wrapped up its visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, marking the culmination of a significant Long Range Training Deployment. Comprising the vessels INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, the squadron’s visit coincided with the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations, spotlighting the enduring maritime collaboration between India and Mauritius.
