Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate has launched a new traffic initiative titled ‘Left Zone Free’ in Bhubaneswar to ensure faster movement of ambulances and other emergency vehicles through the city’s busy roads. The campaign was rolled out at 40 traffic posts across the capital, where motorists are being urged to keep the left lane clear at…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has intensified preparations to tackle the upcoming summer heatwave, announcing a series of preventive measures across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has directed the state’s Energy Department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during peak summer, stressing that power cuts must be avoided as temperatures begin to…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken action under the Information Technology Act, 2000 to block several Telegram channels accused of illegally streaming copyrighted films and web series. The move follows complaints from major streaming platforms about the unauthorized sharing of popular titles such as the Bigg Boss reality show, the The Family…
Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced that it will organise a nationwide Mahila Jan Sunwai starting March 8, 2026, aimed at hearing women’s grievances and ensuring prompt redressal. The initiative will be conducted as part of the Commission’s flagship outreach programme “Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwaar.” The programme is designed to bring…
Bhubaneswar, INDIA: Iran has opened its land borders for Indian nationals seeking to leave the country following rising regional tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28 and forced the shutdown of regional airspace. According to reports, Indian citizens are being allowed to exit through neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Armenia, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 in its affiliated schools across the Middle East in view of the escalating conflict in the region. In a fresh notice issued on Tuesday, the board stated that examinations scheduled for March 5 and 6 in the Middle…
Bhubaneswar: The decision to tighten security arrangements was announced by the Director General of Police (DGP) following a high-level review meeting at the State Police Headquarters. All district Superintendents of Police have been placed on high alert to ensure law and order during the upcoming festive period. The Cyber Cell has been assigned round-the-clock monitoring…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that Jharsuguda district recorded the highest conviction rate in the state in 2025 at 89.5 per cent. In contrast, Kendrapada district reported the lowest conviction rate at 3.1 per cent. According to official data shared by the Chief Minister, several other districts — including Angul, Berhampur,…
Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the office of Vigyan Bharati Charitable Trust in Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, reportedly linked to the Hi-Tech Group of Institutions. The raid was carried out by the Kolkata unit of the central agency following allegations of large-scale financial irregularities. Officials are investigating suspected money laundering, financial mismanagement, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward inclusive early education, Odisha has launched the ‘Aame Padhibaa Aama Bhasare’ (We Will Learn in Our Own Language) campaign to provide pre-school education in the mother tongue of tribal children aged three to six years. The programme will initially benefit children from the Saura tribal community in Gajapati district….