Bhubaneswar: The Union government has granted Z+ category security to Raghav Chadha following a fresh threat assessment by central intelligence agencies. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs shortly after the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government withdrew his earlier Z+ security cover within the state. Z+ security is among the highest levels…
Bhubaneswar: Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended support to Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing debate over regulated working hours in the film industry. Commenting on the discussion around 8-hour shifts, Kangana said Deepika has “earned that place” after years of hard work and success, asserting that top actors have the right to define their working conditions….
Bhubaneswar: Chhattisgarh Police has registered an FIR against Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the deadly explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Sakti district that claimed 20 lives. The incident occurred on April 14 at the plant in Singhitarai village, where a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the…
Bhubaneswar: Two students from Odisha have achieved a remarkable academic feat by securing a perfect score of 500 out of 500 in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10 examinations. Alisha Biswal from Bhubaneswar and Teenaa Rath from Puri credited their success to consistent hard work, discipline, and strong support from their families and…
The only advocate to receive the honour in this category at Jan Kalyaan Morcha’s prestigious “Ek Shaam Desh ke Naam,” held in the presence of Union and State Ministers and eminent digni Bhubaneswar: In a proud and memorable moment, Advocate Shashank Bajpai was honoured with the Jankalyaan Samman for Excellence in the Field of Law and Legal Services at “Ek Shaam…
Bhubaneswar: A new technology-driven training initiative, the Zoho Skill Hub, has been launched in western Odisha at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VISUT), in collaboration with Zoho Corporation and Paytm’s ‘Wisdom on Wheels’ programme. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiative will equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and create pathways for direct…
Bhubaneswar: India’s MSME sector has witnessed robust growth, with over 20 lakh new enterprises registering on the Udyam Portal during February–March, taking the total number of registered units beyond 8 crore. Addressing a briefing, Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner at the Ministry of MSME, highlighted sustained momentum in credit flow to the sector. Outstanding…
Bhubaneswar: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a long-awaited and appropriate step toward enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies. Addressing the media in Lucknow, Mayawati said that despite the delay in implementation, her party supports the provision of 33% reservation for…
Bhubaneswar: Hong Kong-based apparel major Epic Group has chosen Odisha for its first manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial landscape. The unit will be established at the IDCO Industrial Estate in Khordha and is scheduled to commence operations on April 29. Spread across 40 acres, the project entails an…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education Odisha has extended the application deadline for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 by one month. Aspirants can now submit their applications until May 9, 2026. The decision comes after several candidates were unable to complete their applications before the earlier deadline of April 9. Officials expect the…