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The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is finally underway after a lengthy rain delay. Following confirmation that the rain has stopped, match officials prepared the ground for a shortened contest. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first, with skipper Hardik Pandya citing the covered pitch and the advantage of chasing in rain-affected conditions. The game has been ...Read More >
Odisha in-charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vijaypal Singh Tomar has asserted that the saffron party will triumph in all future elections in the state. Tomar made the announcement while participating in the celebrations marking the 47th foundation day of the BJP at the party's state office in Bhubaneswar on Monday. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has progressed significantly over the past 12 years and expressed confidence that the party would ...Read More >
The State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has enforced a ban on commercial vehicles older than 10 years registered in other states. The directive, finalised during the 301st STA meeting on July 19, 2023, is now being implemented across the state. All Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) have been instructed to ensure strict compliance. Vehicles exceeding the 10-year age limit and registered outside Odisha will no longer be allowed to operate within the state. Authorities have also been direc ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has firmly reiterated that the state will not implement the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking regions. Speaking ahead of the state elections, Stalin said that as long as his party, the DMK, remains in power, the policy will not be adopted in Tamil Nadu. Political Clash Intensifies Over Language Policy The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between Stalin and ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for Odisha, predicting rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several districts until April 8. The advisory highlights possible gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph in some areas. According to the bulletin, districts under warning include Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, and Balangir. Residents in these regions have been asked to remain ...Read More >
SĀDHANA Saptah - 2026, a nationwide capacity-building initiative aligned with the vision of Mission Karmayogi, was formally launched today by Anu Garg, IAS, Chief Secretary of Odisha, at Lok Seva Bhawan. This initiative, taking place from 2nd to 8th April 2026, is organised by the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration on behalf of the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha. The program is encapsulated as SĀDHANA Saptah, 2026 - "Sadhana to Become a Karmayogi ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved significant appointments of senior Odia officers to top positions in the Government of India. IRS officer Ansuman Pattanaik (IT:94), currently serving as Director General of the Competition Commission of India, has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. His elevation reflects his expertise in regulatory and corporate governance matters. IAS officer Chandra Sekhar Kumar (OR:92), serving as Secreta ...Read More >
The Odisha State Warehousing Corporation (OSWC) handed over a dividend of Rs 81,59,845 to the Government of Odisha for the financial year 2022-23. Cooperative, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samant received the dividend at his office in the presence of senior officials. Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Cooperation Department Rajesh Prabhakar Patil and OSWC Managing Director Mihir Prasad Mohanty led the presentation. Moreover, several senior officers, including Siddhar ...Read More >
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal on Tuesday released the list of voters deleted from the state's draft electoral roll for 2026, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. According to official sources, 5,820,898 pre-existing voters -- over 58 lakh names -- have been removed from the draft list due to reasons including death, permanent relocation, duplication, missing voters, and other discrepancies. Reasons for Deletion Explained Data released by ...Read More >
The latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report suggests that India's domestic strength continues to offset the impact of rising US tariffs and global trade tensions. India's Growth Outlook According to the IMF, the 6.6% forecast reflects strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, which helped neutralise much of the tariff-related impact on exports. However, the figure is 0.2 percentage points lower than the pre-tariff projection made in October 2024. India's economic expansion is expect ...Read More >
A two-day conference for Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), began today at the India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. R.S. Gopalan, IAS, the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, attended the conference alongside Additional Chief Electoral Officer Sushant Mishra and Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Laxmi Prasad Sahu. The conference was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commi ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay, has approached the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court seeking an independent investigation into the deadly stampede at its Karur rally. The incident, which killed 40 people, including 10 children, is being described by the party as a "planned conspiracy." TVK alleges that stone-pelting and a police lathi-charge triggered the chaos. Eyewitnesses reported a power outage, narrow access roads, and a sudden crowd surge just before V ...Read More >
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, IAS, convened a crucial meeting with representatives of all recognised political parties today at the CEO's office in Bhubaneswar. The meeting focused on the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the electoral roll for the upcoming bye-election to the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency, with July 1, 2025, as the qualifying date, as directed by the Election Commission of India. Gopalan stressed the importance of appointing Booth Level ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwa ...Read More >
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) launched a scathing attack on Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, accusing her of indulging in "cheap politics" over the tragic suicide of Soumyashree, a young student from Balasore. In a press conference held at Sankha Bhawan, BJD leaders criticised Sarangi's recent remarks, alleging they were aimed at shielding the failures of her party's state government. BJD Vice-President Snehangini Chhuria and former MP Rajashree Mallick led the charge, condemning Sarangi for fail ...Read More >
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its initial findings to the Ministry of Civil Aviation regarding the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad. The tragic accident, which occurred on June 12, involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London and resulted in the loss of 241 lives, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The AAIB's preliminary report -- compiled with assistance from global and domestic aviation experts -- marks t ...Read More >
In a startling revelation, a Right to Information (RTI) reply has confirmed that Jyoti Malhotra, the YouTuber currently under arrest for allegedly spying for Pakistan, had earlier visited Kerala on an official invitation from the state government under a tourism promotion campaign. According to the RTI response accessed by ANI, Malhotra's travel, accommodation, and itinerary expenses were fully funded by the Kerala Tourism Department. The visit was part of a government-run influencer collaborat ...Read More >
The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping -- India, the United States, Australia, and Japan -- strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepali national. In a joint statement issued after their meeting in Washington, the ministers called for the immediate prosecution of the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers behind the attack. They urged UN member states to extend full cooperation in accordance wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the success of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan has opened up about his upcoming collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke. Following the historic success of 3 Idiots and PK, this marks the third collaboration between Aamir and Hirani. Both previous films were widely praised for their clever humor, emotional storytelling, and strong narratives hallmarks of the Aamir-Hirani combo. In a recent interview, when asked whether ...Read More >
India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) has emerged as a global model in public health, as confirmed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) 2024 report. With zero-dose children reducing from 0.11% in 2023 to just 0.06% in 2024, India has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to inclusive and last-mile healthcare delivery. The country's maternal and child health indicators have also seen remarkable improvements. As per the UN Maternal Mortality Estimation ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police have arrested Nikita Singhania, the wife Atul Subash who died by suicide, along with her mother, Visha Singhania, and brother, Anurag Singhania, in connection with an abetment of suicide case. They were picked up from Gurugram and Prayagraj respectively and have been produced in the court. The accused are currently in a judicial custody. According to Bengaluru Police, the wife of Subash, Nikita Singhania is A1 in the case whereas her mother Visha Singhania and brothe ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing supply issues with West Bengal, the Odisha government has announced an ambitious plan to cultivate potatoes on 15,023 hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo outlined the initiative during a recent Assembly session, emphasizing the need to boost local production to mitigate the impact of the supply disruption. The Deputy CM highlighted that steps have been taken to increase potato production in key districts such as Cuttack, Kandhamal, Keonj ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal has clarified that he is not in the running for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election. Speaking to the media, Samal stated that the decision on the party's nominee will rest with the BJP parliamentary board. According to Samal, the party parliament board will decide the candidate for Rajya Sabha election. He further said that whatever discussion is doing the round about his possibility to be selected from the party for the Rajya Sabha election is ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Four electricity distribution companies of Odisha owe a staggering Rs 6,587 crore to the state. Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdeo revealed this in a written reply to the Odisha Assembly, in response to a query from BJP's Om Prakash Mishra. The breakdown of the dues is as follows: CESU owes Rs 2,651 crore, NESCO owes Rs 958 crore, WESCO owes Rs 1,676 crore, and SOUTHCO owes Rs 1,300 crore. According to Singhdeo, the power distribution companies, sponsored by Tata, are collecting p ...Read More >
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