Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): In a significant step towards improving road connectivity and reducing congestion on Odisha’s busiest highway corridor, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified work on the expansion of the Palasuni Bridge along National Highway-16, widening it from four lanes to six lanes. Representational image The infrastructure project, aimed at easing persistent traffic congestion between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, is expected…
Python Coils Around Paralysed Man in Odisha’s Boudh, Rescue After Two-Hour Ordeal
Boudh, June 1 (BNP): In a shocking incident reported from Adenigada village in Odisha’s Boudh district, a paralysed man endured a terrifying two-hour ordeal after a python allegedly coiled around his hand while he sat helplessly on a chair inside his house. According to local sources, the victim, who suffers from paralysis and has limited mobility, was unable to react or seek immediate help after…
Rayagada Railway Division Begins Operations in South Odisha
June 1: The Rayagada Division is strategically located in a mineral-rich belt and is expected to emerge as a key freight corridor for Indian Railways. It will handle large volumes of minerals and industrial commodities, including iron ore, bauxite, alumina, steel products, and related materials. Freight movement of essential goods to tribal and remote areas is also expected to improve. The division is projected to…
RCB Clinch Back-to-Back IPL Titles, Defeat GT by Five Wickets in IPL 2026 Final
Ahmedabad, June 1 (BNP): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their dominance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), clinching their second successive title with a convincing five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. A clinical all-round performance, spearheaded by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and a disciplined bowling display from the pace unit, helped…
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Cairn Leads Youth Awareness Drive on Tobacco-Free Living in Golaghat
Golaghat, June 01: Marking World No Tobacco Day 2026, Cairn, Vedanta Oil & Gas, in collaboration with the District Narcotics Control Bureau (DNCB), Golaghat, organised an awareness initiative at Borpathar Higher Secondary School to sensitise the youth on the dangers of tobacco use, nicotine addiction, and substance abuse. The programme brought together more than 600 students from 16 high and higher secondary schools across the region, creating a platform for learning, engagement, and collective action towards a healthier future.…
Sree Pallavi Receives Telangana Excellence Award 2026 for Excellence in HR Entrepreneurship and Workforce Transformation
Hyderabad, Jun 1: The National Excellence Council – a distinguished professional body committed to recognising excellence across diverse sectors, conferred the prestigiousTelangana Excellence Award 2026 – Excellence in HR Entrepreneurship & Workforce Transformation onMs. Ayinampudi Sree Pallavi, Founder & Principal Consultant of Vetana Human Capital Consulting, Hyderabad;for her outstanding contributions to modern HR practices and workforce development. The award was presented by Chief Guest Shri Babu…
Amrit Kaal Cultural Festival Inaugurated with Grandeur in Nabarangpur Amid Enthusiastic Participation
Amrit Kaal Cultural Festival Celebrates Nabarangpur’s Rich Cultural Heritage Nabarangpur, June 1: The two-day Amrit Kaal Cultural Festival, organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and hosted by the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Kolkata, concluded successfully at Sai Kalyan Mandap, Nabarangpur, after being held on May 27 and 28, 2026. The festival was inaugurated by Nabarangpur District Collector Dr.…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Attends Interaction Programme with Film Personalities to Boost Odia Film Industry
Bhubaneswar,June 1: Honourable Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended an interaction programme with film personalities for the development of the Odia film industry at the conference hall of Sanskruti Bhavan. On this occasion, Honourable Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, MLA Siddhant Mahapatra, MLA Akash Das Nayak, Pinky Pradhan, and Sritam Das were also presen
CBSE to Implement Mandatory Three-Language System for Class 9 and 10 Students from July 1
Bhubaneswar,June 1: Starting from July 1, CBSE will make the three-language system mandatory for Class 9 and 10 students. Out of the three languages, two must be Indian native languages. The three-language structure will be divided into R1, R2, and R3. R1 and R2 will generally include English, Hindi, or other Indian mother tongues, while the third language, R3, will be an Indian native language.…
Abhimanyu Rogadi Urges Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Introduce Science and Commerce Streams at Shaheed Laxman Nayak College
Boipariguda,June 1: At Boipariguda, local social worker and former student of Shaheed Laxman Nayak College, Abhimanyu Rogadi, appealed to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to introduce Science and Commerce streams at the college. He stated that the introduction of these departments would provide greater educational opportunities for students of the region and help them pursue higher studies without having to migrate to distant places. The…