Bhubaneswar: Delhi witnessed two parallel political protests on Saturday, with the INDIA bloc holding a rally at Ramlila Maidan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities, while the BJP organised a march demanding an apology from the Congress for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. At the INDIA bloc rally, leaders including Rahul Gandhi,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a relief package for families affected by Cyclone Arnab and heavy rainfall, with assistance aimed at farmers and households in the worst-hit districts, particularly Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal. In a video statement, the Chief Minister said lakhs of people across several districts had been affected. Under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Mousumi Behera, Deputy Ranger of the Phulnakhara Range, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh from an employee working under her jurisdiction. According to official sources, Behera had allegedly demanded the money in exchange for clearing pending official bills relating to maintenance, watch and ward services, water…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi has released ₹1,000 crore in Margin Money (MM) subsidy under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), aimed at supporting the establishment of 11,333 new micro enterprises across the country. The subsidy was released at a special programme organised by the Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has proposed a series of systemic reforms to prevent question paper leaks in competitive examinations such as NEET, including the creation of a massive question bank and the expansion of computer-based testing facilities across the country. Speaking on the NEET paper leak issue, Nilekani argued that relying on a single…
Bhubaneswar: Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram has said that his appointment to the constitutional post reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party’s recognition of his long-standing commitment and hard work within the organisation. Speaking about his political journey, Ram said he continued working for the party despite being denied an election ticket on three occasions….
Bhubaneswar: The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recommended a series of measures aimed at simplifying tax compliance, reducing the compliance burden on businesses and improving the ease of doing business in India. The recommendations cover changes to arrest and prosecution provisions, reduction in general penalties, wider input tax credit…
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD), Kolkata, marked sixteen remarkable years of academic excellence, innovation and community impact with its Annual Day & Awards, themed “Innovision 2026 — Imagine. Innovate. Integrate,” on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at the prestigious Dhono Dhannyo Auditorium of Kolkata. The celebration unfolded across a full day of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch a statewide campaign from October 2 to November 14 to identify out-of-school children and help bring them back into the education system. The initiative aims to ensure that every child has access to education and the opportunity to learn, grow and build a better future. As part of the…
Ankush Hazra and an ensemble cast come together for Sony AATH’s unscripted comedy cooking show, premiering 3rd October 2026 Bhubaneswar: : What began as a seemingly regular media lunch in Kolkata quickly turned into a kitchen full of surprises as Sony AATH unveiled their upcoming original ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’. Hosted by Ankush Hazra, the immersive ‘Kitchen Takeover’ gave…