Bhubaneswar: Indian Institute of Technology Ropar has initiated prompt action following a complaint filed by a PhD research scholar against a faculty member, stating that the matter is being handled with utmost seriousness and in accordance with the law. Within 24 hours of receiving the complaint, the institute’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) took cognisance and…
Bhubaneswar: Authorities have completed all preparations for the counting of votes for 126 विधानसभा seats, scheduled to take place tomorrow under strict security arrangements. Counting will be conducted at 40 centres spread across 35 districts, with comprehensive deployment of security personnel to ensure a smooth and transparent process. The electoral fate of 722 candidates, including…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will organise a two-day National Workshop on the preparation of Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) on May 4 and 5, 2026, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre. The workshop will be inaugurated in the presence of Vivek Bharadwaj and Ashok K K Meena, who are scheduled to deliver keynote…
Bhubaneswar: A contingent of the Indian Army has departed to participate in the second edition of the India–Cambodia bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II 2026. The exercise will be held from May 4 to May 17 at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Training Centre (Camp Basil) in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. Conducted under the framework of…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major regulatory shift mandating plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka, and similar products. Under a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Packaging Regulations 2018, these products would be allowed to be packed only in eco-friendly materials such as paper, paperboard,…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative, the Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has started playing soft, soothing music at 32 major traffic intersections across Bhubaneswar to ease commuter stress, especially during long waits and ongoing heatwave conditions. The system operates through Public Address Systems integrated with CCTV networks and is centrally controlled. Along with music, authorities are also…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in Gujarat’s civic elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations across Gujarat. The outcome reinforces the party’s strong urban base and organisational dominance in one of its key political bastions. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had earlier made inroads in urban centres…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Law Commission has recommended amendments to the Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 to introduce a formal dress code for devotees visiting the Jagannath Temple. As per the proposal, women may be restricted from wearing jeans or trousers inside the temple premises, while traditional attire has been suggested for male devotees. Male…
Bhubaneswar: Several states across India are providing financial assistance ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh to couples entering inter-caste marriages, as part of efforts to promote social integration and reduce caste-based discrimination. At the national level, the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages supports such unions, particularly those involving a Scheduled…
Commends Initiatives on Human Rights Education and Equitable Healthcare Bhubaneswar: Special Monitor for Human Rights Advocacy (Human Rights Education and Gender Equality) from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 25th March, 2026 (Wednesday). During the visit, Prof. Tripathi reviewed various initiatives undertaken by AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the areas…