Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) has announced a revision in passenger bus fares across the state in response to a sharp rise in diesel prices, increasing transportation costs for bus operators. The revised fares came into effect immediately after diesel prices increased from ₹95.87 per litre to ₹100.68 per litre, prompting authorities to…
Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a retest for more than 3,700 candidates after a technical glitch caused delays in the conduct of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) at examination centres on Saturday. According to the agency, the disruption was caused by an error in the examination systems operated by Tata Consultancy…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday urged universities to play a transformative role in shaping the future of higher education and contributing to the vision of a self-reliant India during a conference of Vice-Chancellors of State Public and Private Universities in Odisha. Welcoming participants to the conference in Bhubaneswar, the Governor said that…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has ruled that candidates appearing for NEET cannot claim “dual educational privileges” by combining academic credentials from different educational boards to secure eligibility benefits for MBBS admissions. The court dismissed a petition filed by a candidate who sought to combine marks obtained from the Odisha State Board and the National…
Bhubaneswar: A Delhi-based startup offering on-demand assistants to carry shoppers’ bags through crowded marketplaces has triggered intense debate online, with opinions sharply divided over whether the idea represents smart urban innovation or the commercialisation of cheap labour. The startup, CarryMen, provides human assistants who accompany customers in busy shopping hubs and carry their purchases while…
Bhubaneswar: Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is preparing to launch its Green SM electric cab service in India, marking the company’s entry into the country’s rapidly expanding EV mobility sector. The service is expected to begin operations in the Delhi-NCR region with fares starting at around ₹8 per kilometre, significantly lower than the average pricing…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has added Bhubaneswar as a new examination centre for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026 in a move aimed at reducing pressure on existing centres and improving accessibility for candidates. Bhubaneswar emerged as one of the most preferred among the newly introduced centres, receiving 10,656 applications from aspirants. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to establish modern Handloom Hubs and Apparel Parks in multiple districts to strengthen the state’s traditional weaving sector through advanced technology, improved infrastructure, and enhanced market access. As part of the initiative, dedicated projects are being developed in Cuttack, Bargarh, and Jajpur districts with the aim of transforming…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has highlighted the progress of the world’s largest cooperative grain storage scheme, launched to strengthen food security, improve agricultural infrastructure and meet the growing food grain requirements of both India and global markets. According to officials, the scheme has not only benefited farmers through improved storage facilities and reduced post-harvest…
Bhubaneswar: A group of women from Balasore who once depended on collecting sal leaves from forests and making traditional leaf plates for their livelihood have achieved a major milestone by securing an international cloth bag order from London. The development has brought recognition to the Navadurga Producers Group based in Dhobashila panchayat under Nilagiri block…