Bhubaneswar, May 27: The OCS-24 results conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission have been declared. Suman Gupta from Nabarangpur has made the district proud by securing Rank 15 in the examination. Her father Mukesh Gupta and mother Lakshmi Gupta expressed happiness that their daughter’s hard work has paid off. The family also visited Maa Bhandar Gharani Temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess…
Former Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray Joins BJP, Marking a Significant Political Shift in Odisha’s Power Dynamics as He Enters the Lotus Camp Ahead of Key Electoral Developments
New Delhi.May 27: Debashish Samantaray Joins the Lotus Camp Former Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He officially joined the BJP at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Manmohan Samal was present during the joining ceremony. Notably, Debashish Samantaray had resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) . After joining the BJP, Debashish Samantaray shared his first reaction: “I…
Over 200 Candidates Successfully Qualify in OCS Examination Conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission, Marking a Major Milestone in Civil Services Recruitment
Bhubaneswar, May 27: The results of the OCS-2024 examination have been declared. The examination results were published by the Odisha Public Service Commission. A total of 200 candidates have successfully qualified in the examination. Top Rank Holders in the OCS Examination Bubun Sahu secured the top position. Shobhana Mohanty secured the second rank. Jitamitra Sahu secured the third rank. Kanak Jain secured the fourth rank.…
Buzz Grows Over Possible Cabinet Expansion as Political Circles Speculate on Inclusion of New Faces and Regional Representation in the Government
Bhubaneswar,May 27: Discussions are reportedly being held regarding a possible expansion of the state cabinet.The current ministers are said to be handling an excessive workload.To improve administrative efficiency, the number of ministers may be increased from 16 to 22.There is a possibility of inducting several new faces into the cabinet.Portfolios of some existing ministers may also be reshuffled.A few ministers could be assigned organizational responsibilities…
Dr. Aravind Padhee Conducts Detailed Review of Beautification and Infrastructure Development Works at the Sacred Gundicha Temple in Puri Ahead of Major Pilgrimage Events
Puri, May 27: Dr. Aravind Padhee, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, reviewed the ongoing beautification and development works at the sacred Gundicha Temple in Puri. Senior officials of the temple administration also accompanied him during the inspection and assessed the progress of various developmental activities being carried out around the temple premises. The review was conducted to ensure timely completion of the…
Odisha Rolls Out Two Major Schemes to Transform Rural Landscape
Bhubaneswar, May 26 (BNP): Minister Rabi Narayan Naik on Tuesday launched two major rural development initiatives — the Model Village Mission and Mahapurusha Adarsha Grama Yojana (MAGY) — aimed at accelerating inclusive growth and transforming villages across Odisha under the vision of ‘Vikshit Odisha 2036’. The schemes were formally launched through video conferencing with all districts by the Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water…
Debashish Samantaray Joins BJP, Day After Quitting BJD in Major Odisha Political Shift
New Delhi, May 26 (BNP): In a significant political development in Odisha, former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray formally joined the BJP in New Delhi on Tuesday, a day after resigning from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), marking yet another high-profile exit from the regional party. Samantaray joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at its national headquarters in the presence of senior leaders, signalling a…
Suryakumar Yadav’s ‘T60 Life’ Tweet Sets Social Media Abuzz, Fans Guess His Next Steps
Mumbai, May 26: India’s successful 2026 T20 captain and explosive batting sensation, ‘Mr. 360’ Suryakumar Yadav, has set social media buzzing after posting a cryptic tweet that has left fans intrigued and the internet flooded with speculation. The star cricketer, who led India to victory in this year’s T20 World Cup, surprised fans at the end of the IPL season with a message hinting at…
Hatsun Chess Academy Players Shine at Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka
Chennai, May 26: Tamil Nadu’s young chess talents from Hatsun Sports Academy have taken centre stage at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 in Sri Lanka. Competing against top players from across Commonwealth nations, the Tamil Nadu players showcased remarkable tactical skill, composure, and resilience. The players secured an impressive five medals in the Rapid segment, marking a strong start to its international campaign. the charge…
Team MRF Tyres takes podium in Sweden with Sesks and takes command of the FIA ERC Teams Championship
The second round of the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship delivered drama, surprises and intense competition throughout the weekend. Mārtiņš Sesks and Renārs Francis secured second overall with a mature and controlled performance, while Brynildsen collected crucial points for the Teams Championship. Strong praise also goes to Simone Tempestini, an excellent fifth overall after a highly consistent rally. Karlstad (SWE), May 26 – Team…