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Odisha Govt Approves 1,363 Junior Revenue Assistant Posts to Strengthen Administration
Why the Bhubaneswar Metro Project Is on Hold: Key Reasons Explained
Odisha · Apr 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Odisha Government Banned Vehicles Older Than 10 Years: Key Reasons Explained
Odisha · Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Sahitya Akademi Fellowship 2026: Pratibha Ray Among 3 Writers Honoured with India’s Highest Literary Award
Odisha · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Transgender Community in Odisha Protests Against Proposed 2026 Amendment Bill
Odisha · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Opinion and Analysis
When Exercise Becomes Dangerous: India’s Triple Threat of Heat, Pollution & Poor Nutrition
By Amitabh Champatiray · Apr 8, 2026
Iran War and Fertilizer Shortages: A Rising Threat to Food Prices
By Dr. Raj Kishore Panda · Apr 8, 2026
Success in Exams, Failure in Life? The Reality of India’s Marks-Driven Education
By Dr. Antarjeeta Nayak · Apr 7, 2026
Barabati Stadium to Host India vs Sri Lanka T20I on Dec 24
Odisha · Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read
No New Liquor Shops, Higher Fees: Odisha’s New Excise Policy
Odisha · Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Sagar Kavach Drill in Ganjam to Boost Coastal Security
Odisha · Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Odisha Bans Outdoor Work During Peak Heat Hours from April 1 to June 15
Odisha · Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Opinion and Analysis
HPV Vaccination in India: A Landmark Step Towards Ending Cervical Cancer Risk
By Dr. Raj Kishore Panda · Apr 3, 2026
Global Conflict, Local Impact: How the Iran War Is Fueling India’s Energy Crisis
By Dr. Raj Kishore Panda · Mar 29, 2026
LPG Crisis: A Challenge That Can Make India Stronger
By Amiya Pranaya Harichandan · Mar 22, 2026
BJD Suspends 6 MLAs Over Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting Row
Odisha · Mar 21, 2026 · 2 min read
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Odisha Govt Approves 1,363 Junior Revenue Assistant Posts to Strengthen Administration
Odisha · Apr 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen the state’s revenue administration, the Government of Odisha has approved the recruitment of 1,363 Junior Revenue Assista
Opinion and Analysis
When Exercise Becomes Dangerous: India’s Triple Threat of Heat, Pollution & Poor Nutrition
By Amitabh Champatiray · Apr 8, 2026
Iran War and Fertilizer Shortages: A Rising Threat to Food Prices
By Dr. Raj Kishore Panda · Apr 8, 2026
Success in Exams, Failure in Life? The Reality of India’s Marks-Driven Education
By Dr. Antarjeeta Nayak · Apr 7, 2026
Why the Bhubaneswar Metro Project Is on Hold: Key Reasons Explained
Odisha · Apr 7, 2026 · 2 min read
The Bhubaneswar Metro project is put on hold by the Odisha government citing heavy losses. The move has triggered political debate, with the government blaming a flawed plan, whil
Why Odisha Government Banned Vehicles Older Than 10 Years: Key Reasons Explained
Odisha · Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Odisha government has banned entry of commercial vehicles older than 10 years from other states. RTOs will not issue permits or allow ownership transfer. The move aims to reduce a
Sahitya Akademi Fellowship 2026: Pratibha Ray Among 3 Writers Honoured with India’s Highest Literary Award
Odisha · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 min read
The Sahitya Akademi has announced its highest honour, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (Mahattar Sadasyata), for three eminent writers, including noted Odia author Pratibha Ray .
Opinion and Analysis
HPV Vaccination in India: A Landmark Step Towards Ending Cervical Cancer Risk
By Dr. Raj Kishore Panda · Apr 3, 2026
Global Conflict, Local Impact: How the Iran War Is Fueling India’s Energy Crisis
By Dr. Raj Kishore Panda · Mar 29, 2026
LPG Crisis: A Challenge That Can Make India Stronger
By Amiya Pranaya Harichandan · Mar 22, 2026
Transgender Community in Odisha Protests Against Proposed 2026 Amendment Bill
Odisha · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Bhubaneswar: Members of the transgender and gender-diverse community in Odisha gathered at Master Canteen Square on Tuesday to protest against the proposed Transgender Persons
Barabati Stadium to Host India vs Sri Lanka T20I on Dec 24
Odisha · Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Cuttack: Good news for cricket lovers in Odisha. International cricket is coming back to Barabati Stadium this December. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has con
No New Liquor Shops, Higher Fees: Odisha’s New Excise Policy
Odisha · Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read
The Odisha government has announced its new excise policy effective from April 1, 2026. The policy, presented by Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan , focuses on controlled
Opinion and Analysis
Sagar Kavach Drill in Ganjam to Boost Coastal Security
Odisha · Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Ganjam Police has started a two-day Sagar Kavach exercise along the coast. This is a joint drill to strengthen security and stop possible terrorist entry through sea routes. Pol
Odisha Bans Outdoor Work During Peak Heat Hours from April 1 to June 15
Odisha · Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Bhubaneswar: As temperatures begin rising across the state, the Odisha government has imposed strict restrictions on outdoor manual work during peak afternoon hours to p
BJD Suspends 6 MLAs Over Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting Row
Odisha · Mar 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Bhubaneswar : In a strong disciplinary move, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six of its MLAs for alleged cross-voting during the recently concluded Rajya Sabha electi
