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 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…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring new market opportunities for its nutrient-rich and biofortified rice varieties, with the state government focusing on stronger market linkages for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said representatives from Iran and other parts of India participated in discussions on promoting…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Odisha has completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the final voter list published after the revision process that began on May 30, 2026. Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan said the final roll contains 3,16,32,754 electors. According to the CEO, Odisha had 3,33,99,591 electors before the exercise. The draft roll…
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD) and Alliance Française du Bengale have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting French language learning and cultural education among students and facilitating greater cultural exchange and opportunities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the iLEAD campus in Topsia, Kolkata, marking an important…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has strengthened efforts to protect the shrine’s spiritual and cultural identity by securing intellectual property protection for three more names — ‘Shree Mandira’, ‘Ratna Bhandar’ and ‘Shree Nahar’. The applications have been accepted for publication by the Trade Marks Registry, marking the third phase of the temple’s trademark…
Bhubaneswar, India: In a remarkable rescue operation amid the devastation caused by the disaster in Nepal, a 60-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped inside a house buried under debris in Betravati. The woman was pulled to safety by personnel of the Armed Police Force, bringing a moment of hope amid the ongoing search…
Bhubaneswar: Millions of people in Kolkata and Mumbai face an “immediate risk” of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and permanent inundation, according to a report by the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General’s report, titled “Challenges related to sea level rise and ways and approaches to address it,” warned that rising seas are…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new mechanism to ensure that court-ordered maintenance and alimony payments reach wives and children on time. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that maintenance amounts owed by State Government employees who fail to comply with court orders will now be deducted directly from their salaries. According to…