The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Odisha following the resignation of former member Debashish Samantaray. The bypoll will be...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an urgent multi-district weather warning for Odisha. A volatile mix of severe heatwaves, intense thunderstorms, and suffocating humidity is set to impact the...
In a major anti-drug operation in Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police injured an alleged drug mafia operative during an encounter near the Infovalley police station area on Wednesday morning. The accused,...
In a significant development for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners in Odisha, the Eighth Central Pay Commission will visit Bhubaneswar on 6th and 7th July 2026 to hold...
Odisha's Higher Education Department has issued the notification for admission into Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic session 2026–27. The Common Application Form (CAF) for UG admissions will be available...
In a major administrative reshuffle aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in urban governance, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued transfer orders for 360 officials across...
In a decisive move to curb the growing menace of illegal betting during the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Odisha Police have launched a statewide crackdown, resulting in the arrest of...
In a significant push to strengthen its grassroots outreach, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik met members of the BJD Legal Front and urged them...
In a major step to ensure effective management and public safety during the upcoming monsoon season and potential floods, a high-level Pre-flood preparedness review meeting was held today. Chairing the...
Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday chaired a review meeting at the conference hall of Paryatan Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to assess the implementation status of various...
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