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 Commissionerate Police has stepped up security and traffic enforcement measures across Bhubaneswar through extensive foot patrolling, naka checking, blocking operations, convoy patrolling and drunken-driving enforcement drives. The intensified operations are aimed at strengthening public safety, improving road discipline and maintaining constant surveillance over suspicious activities across the city. Police teams have reportedly increased…
Bhubaneswar: Haldiram’s is set to make a major international expansion with the launch of its first restaurant in London at the iconic Leicester Square in June 2026. The upcoming outlet, spread across nearly 3,000 square feet, will offer a wide range of authentic Indian cuisine including street food, chaats, curries, sweets and traditional desserts. The…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar recorded the highest temperature in Odisha at 38.2°C on Friday afternoon, according to weather data released at 2:30 PM. The sharp rise in temperature, coupled with high humidity levels, caused intense discomfort across the capital city. Balasore registered 37.8°C, while Chandbali recorded 37.4°C. Sambalpur reported 36.4°C as several parts of the state continued…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has established dedicated cooling stations at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square in Bhubaneswar to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions. The initiative aims to create accessible public comfort spaces where people can temporarily escape extreme heat and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on May 15 announced that the re-examination for NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted on June 21 following the cancellation of the earlier examination held on May 3. The original examination was scrapped after authorities confirmed a paper leak, triggering nationwide concern over the integrity of the medical entrance examination…
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…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant changes in the language scheme for Classes 9 and 10 starting from the 2026–27 academic session. In a circular issued on May 15, 2026, the board stated that the revised structure has been aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 and…
Bhubaneswar: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has signed agreements for five high-impact Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) projects, with the first fund disbursement released under the National RDI Initiative. The agreements were formalised in the presence of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the strategic importance of quantum…
BHUBANESWAR: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the temporary cancellation of the Puri-Rourkela Express and Rourkela-Puri Express on selected dates in May 2026 due to safety-related modernisation and maintenance work. According to railway officials, the work is being carried out in the Sambalpur–Maneswar section as part of infrastructure strengthening and operational safety improvements. As a…