Five Killed, One Critical as Speeding Truck Rams Bikes in Berhampur
A tragic road accident on the Berhampur–Haladiapada overbridge claimed five lives and left one person critically injured on Saturday afternoon. ...
Day: January 31, 2026
CM Majhi Launches Odia Reference Books for Class XI Science
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today unveiled Odia-language reference books for Class XI science students at Lok Seva Bhawan. The ...
Centre Makes Two-Year Deputation Mandatory for IPS IG Empanelment
The Ministry of Home Affairs has modified the guidelines for empanelment of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, making it mandatory ...
Odisha Govt Warns Lecturers Over Class Negligence, Surprise Inspections Reveal Lapses
The Odisha Higher Education Department has warned of strict disciplinary action against lecturers found idling, gossiping, or skipping classes during ...
India–US Trade Deal Nears Closure, Says Piyush Goyal; Highlights New Era of India’s Global Trade Negotiations
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the long-discussed India–US trade agreement is moving towards closure, signalling ...
Odisha Launches Women-Driven AMA Bus Initiative, 20 Drivers Begin EV Training in Pune
In a landmark move to promote women-led urban mobility, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Odisha’s flagship public transport system, ...
Harrison/Skupski Storm to Australian Open Doubles Crown in Epic Debut Run
In a stunning display of partnership and precision, Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski captured their first Grand Slam title as ...
Over 200 Killed in Coltan Mine Collapse in DR Congo
More than 200 people died after the Rubaya coltan mine collapsed in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ...
OHRC Declares ‘Dahani’ Term Criminal Offence in Odisha
The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) declared that using the term ‘Dahani’, meaning witch, should be treated as a criminal ...
Joranda Mela 2026: Lakhs Gather to Celebrate Mahima Gosain’s Legacy in Dhenkanal
The much-awaited Joranda Mela began today at Mahima Gadi in Dhenkanal district and will continue until February 7, drawing lakhs ...
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