Cuttack:26/5/26:The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OCS)-2024 examination, recommending 200 candidates for appointment to various Group-A and Group-B posts in the state administration. According to the merit list released by the commission, Bubun Sahu secured the top rank, followed by Sobhana Mohanty in second place and Jitmitra Sahu in ...

Newdelhi:26/5/26: Debashish Samantaray, who resigned from the Biju Janata Dal yesterday, formally embraced the BJP symbol at the party’s national headquarters in New Delhi.Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal welcomed him during the induction ceremony. Samantaray’s decision to switch sides comes after his exit from BJD, where he had served as a Rajya Sabha member. His move signals a significant political ...

Bhubaneswar:24/5/26:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited two flagship manufacturing units in Khordha’s industrial parks today, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fast-tracking investments, job creation, and strategic growth. The Chief Minister began his tour at Trimetro Garments (EPIC Group), a Hong Kong-headquartered apparel giant making its India debut with a state-of-the-art facility. The project, involving an investment of approximately ₹376 crore, moved ...

Bhubaneswar:24/5/26:In a decisive move to protect labourers from the blistering heatwave sweeping across Odisha, the Public Works Department (PWD) has issued strict instructions barring all outdoor work between 11 AM and 3 PM. The directive, issued by the Engineer-in-Chief (EIC) of the PWD, has been communicated to Chief Construction Engineers and Executive Engineers of all zones. It comes after media ...

Bhubaneswar:17/5/26: Odisha has added another feather to its cap in grassroots governance, with five panchayats from the state selected for the prestigious National Panchayat Awards 2025. The awards will be presented at a national ceremony in New Delhi on June 3, recognising excellence in rural development, sanitation, water conservation and social welfare initiatives. Among the biggest achievers is Ganjam district, which ...

Bhubaneswar:17/5/26: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania has issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that there is no place for them in the state. He said those thinking of committing crimes should be prepared for encounters like the recent ones in Berhampur and Sambalpur. The DGP made it clear that the Odisha Police have launched a massive ...

Bhubaneswar:17/5/26: The Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, organised a cycling rally under the “Cycle on Sundays” initiative in Bhubaneswar on Sunday to promote public health awareness and encourage eco-friendly transport. The rally began from the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration and passed through Vaibhav Wellness Center Junction, Utkal Hospital, and Pandit Raghunath Murmu Park before concluding at Vaibhav ...

New Delhi:14/5/26: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today highlighted major railway infrastructure and connectivity initiatives being undertaken across Odisha. Announcing the introduction of the new 18407/18408 Puri–Koraput–Puri Tri-Weekly Express, Shri Vaishnaw said the service will, for the first time, provide direct rail connectivity between Puri and large parts of western and southern Odisha. The train will operate via Khurda Road, ...

Bhubaneswar:14/5/26:The Election Commission of India announced that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will begin in Odisha on July 1, 2026, as part of Phase III of the nationwide exercise. The revision will be conducted across 16 states and 3 Union Territories, excluding Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh due to weather and Census scheduling. Officials confirmed ...

Bhubaneswar:14/5/26: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed officials to celebrate the BJP government’s two‑year anniversary in a simple manner, focusing on achievements rather than grand festivities. The anniversary will be observed from June 12 to June 21 at both the state and district levels. During a preparatory meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Chief Minister emphasised that the current global situation, ...