Bhubaneswar: Puri is set to host the first-ever global meeting of doctors of Odia origin from January 24 to 26, marking a significant milestone for the state’s medical fraternity. The three-day international conference, titled UDAAN 1.0, is being organised by the Odia Health Association–Global and will bring together medical professionals from India and across the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a process that could lead to the compulsory retirement of college teachers found to be consistently underperforming. The Higher Education Department has directed all government-run and government-aided universities and colleges to review the performance of their teaching staff and submit detailed reports by January 31. According to official instructions,…
Bhubaneswar: India made a flying start after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. Powered by an explosive knock from Rohit Sharma and a composed innings from Suryakumar Yadav, India raced to 126 for 3 in just…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the reappointment of 800 retired police personnel to strengthen policing and internal security across the state. Retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI), Sub-Inspectors (SI), and Inspectors will be re-engaged and deployed as Special Police Officers (SPOs). The Home Department on Tuesday formally informed the Director General of Police (DGP) about the…
Bhubaneswar: India on Friday marked the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), honouring the courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of its personnel who stand at the forefront of the country’s disaster management efforts. Over the years, the NDRF has emerged as the backbone of India’s emergency response system, playing a crucial role…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the series-deciding third One-Day International against New Zealand in Indore, India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to attend the revered Bhasma Aarti. The visit came on the eve of a high-stakes encounter, with the three-match ODI series currently level at 1–1. India…
Bhubaneswar: Bengaluru-based tech-enabled workspace solutions provider IndiQube has announced its entry into Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking its 17th city of operations across India. With this launch, Bhubaneswar becomes IndiQube’s second market in East India after Kolkata, underscoring the company’s strategy to scale in emerging urban centres. The new IndiQube facility spans over 45,000 square feet and…
Bhubaneswar: Indian batting icon Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into cricketing history by surpassing former Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara to claim the second position in the all-time men’s international run-scoring charts, moving closer to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli achieved the milestone during a composed and authoritative knock of 93, continuing his remarkable…
Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for the second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, a national initiative aimed at providing a powerful platform to India’s young change-makers to present their vision and innovative ideas for the country’s development. Building on the momentum of its inaugural edition, the Dialogue will bring together dynamic…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the establishment of three new skill development campuses across the state, aimed at strengthening sector-specific training and enhancing employment opportunities for youth. The approved campuses include: Campus II, Bhubaneswar: Focused on advanced sectors such as semiconductors, IT/ITES, and aerospace, catering to emerging technology-driven industries. Campus III, Berhampur: Dedicated to…