Bhubaneswar: In a major political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, forming the government in the state for the first time. The result brings an end to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year tenure and marks a significant setback for the All India…
Bhubaneswar: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has set a new Guinness World Records milestone by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach. The massive Tricolour, measuring approximately 60 by 40 metres, was deployed beneath the sea in a highly coordinated operation at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). The effort involved over 200…
Bhubaneswar: In Kolkata, BJP leader Keya Ghosh welcomed the deployment of additional observers by the Election Commission of India (EC) for vote counting in West Bengal. The EC has deployed 165 additional counting observers and 77 police observers in the state to ensure smooth and transparent counting of votes. Reacting to the move, Ghosh described…
Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday welcomed the relief granted to him by the Supreme Court of India, stating that it reflects the strength of the Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar. Reacting to the court’s decision to grant anticipatory bail, Khera said that whenever citizens’ rights are violated, especially through alleged misuse of…
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 Government of Odisha is set to recruit over 1,400 professors and assistant professors to tackle faculty shortages in higher education institutions. The move comes as a contingency measure amid delays in the recruitment process handled by the State Selection Board Odisha, which is currently stalled due to an ongoing court case affecting nearly…
Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices across India are expected to increase by ₹4–5 per litre, a move that could have wide-ranging economic implications. A rise in fuel prices typically leads to higher transportation costs, which in turn affects the pricing of essential goods and services. Experts warn that this could add to inflationary pressures, impacting…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has revived its metro rail project, proposing a revised plan to link Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack in a single urban transit corridor. Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra stated that the metro system will be introduced in a new format, indicating a redesign of the earlier proposal. He clarified that…