Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has decided to conduct court proceedings in virtual mode on May 21 amid the ongoing fuel crisis affecting transportation and daily operations across Odisha. The decision was announced through an official notification issued by the High Court administration. According to the notification, all benches of the court will function virtually…
Bhubaneswar: Major transporters’ associations have announced a three-day strike across the Delhi-NCR beginning May 21 in protest against the Government of Delhi’s decision to increase the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles. The strike is expected to affect sections of freight movement, goods transportation and public transport operations across the National Capital Region. Visuals from…
Bhubaneswar: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework has reportedly stated that simultaneous elections across India could potentially save nearly ₹7 lakh crore and increase the country’s GDP growth rate by around 1.6 percent. According to the JPC leadership, the proposal is aimed at reducing the enormous financial and…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court of India has upheld its earlier directions on stray dog management, stating that the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right of citizens to move freely in public spaces without fear of dog attacks. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath refused to recall…
Bhubaneswar: P.C. Chandra Group, an 85 plus-year legacy and one of the leading business houses from the East, with its esteemed luxury jewellery brand P.C. Chandra Jewellers, conferred the prestigious 33rd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar upon the legendary wordsmith Shri Javed Akhtar at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Instituted by the P.C. Chandra Group, this award recognizes…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is set to launch the ‘Mo Gaon Mo Tahasil’ scheme aimed at bringing revenue and land-related services directly to rural residents across the state. The initiative is designed to reduce the need for villagers to travel long distances to tahasil offices for routine revenue services and grievance resolution. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: Vijay has reportedly issued strict directions that public convenience must remain the top priority during convoy movement of leaders and ministers across Tamil Nadu, with an emphasis on avoiding unnecessary road blockades and prolonged traffic stoppages. Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, authorities implemented special parallel traffic arrangements during convoy movement to ensure minimal disruption…
Bhubaneswar: The “Biswa Bangla” logo is being removed from several official platforms and public infrastructure projects across West Bengal and replaced with India’s national emblem, the Ashoka Stambh. One of the most visible changes has been observed at the Salt Lake Stadium, where the earlier “Biswa Bangla” signage has been replaced with the national emblem….
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced key reforms introduced under its new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII examinations during a press briefing held on May 17, 2026. The board stated that the technology-driven evaluation mechanism has been implemented to improve accuracy, transparency and efficiency in the assessment process for students…
Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government has initiated a massive statewide re-verification exercise covering nearly 1.69 crore Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste certificates issued since 2011 amid concerns over the authenticity of several documents. According to official figures, the review will include around 1 crore SC certificates, nearly 21…