Bhubaneswar,May 26: The long-awaited PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act is set to be implemented in the state of Odisha, and the proposal will be placed in the upcoming Cabinet meeting. According to Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, this decision has been taken after discussions with 41 departments and the Tribal Advisory Committee.
Fuel Price Hike Impacts Passengers as Domestic Bus Fares Increased Across Odisha, Ordinary Bus Fare Raised by 2 Paise Per Kilometre to 90 Paise
Bhubaneswar, May 26:After the increase in fuel prices, domestic bus fares have also gone up.Ordinary bus: increased by 2 paise per km, now 90 paise per kmExpress: increased by 2 paise per km, now 94 paise per kmDeluxe: increased by 4 paise per km, now ₹1.31 per kmAC Deluxe: increased by 4 paise per km, now ₹1.59 per kmSuper Premium: increased by 6 paise per…
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Says ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Campaign 2026’ Workshop in Paradip Will Give New Strength to Party Organization
Bhubaneswar, May 26: A two-day “District Training Workshop” has been organized in Paradip under the ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Campaign 2026’. In the event, Deputy Chief Minister @KVSinghDeo1 attended and said that this workshop will provide new strength to further strengthen the party organization in the coming days.
Kalbaisakhi Havoc in Bargarh: Dhanu Yatra Gate Collapses, Two Injured !
Bargarh, May 25: A sudden Kalbaisakhi storm triggered panic in Bargarh after the iconic Dhanu Yatra decorative gate at Thana Chowk collapsed amid strong winds and heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon, injuring two persons. According to reports, the arch-like structure, installed as part of the town’s Dhanu Yatra beautification, gave way during intense gusty winds that swept across the district headquarters town, catching passersby off…
Berhampur Attack Case: Viral Video Leads to Police Crackdown, Accused Shot in Legs
Berhampur, May 25 (BNP): A violent attack on a youth in Ambika Nagar area of Berhampur has sparked concern after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media, prompting swift police action against the accused. According to police, a youth identified as Jaga Sahu was allegedly chased and attacked with a sharp weapon in broad daylight, triggering panic in the locality. The incident…
KIIT International Chess Festival 2026 Opens in Bhubaneswar With Global Participation
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (BNP): The 17th edition of the KIIT International Chess Festival commenced at the KIIT campus in Bhubaneswar, bringing together thousands of players, officials and chess enthusiasts from across the globe for one of India’s largest international chess tournaments. Organised by KIIT Deemed to be University in association with International Chess Federation, All India Chess Federation and the Odisha Chess Association, the tournament…
BJD MP Debashish Samantaray Resigns, Future Political Move Under Watch
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (BNP): In a significant political development in Odisha, Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray on Monday resigned from the primary membership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), citing “systematic humiliation” and marginalisation within the party. In his resignation letter addressed to BJD president Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray said he had served the party with dedication and commitment over the years but felt increasingly sidelined…
CBSE Overhauls Payment System; PSU Banks, IIT Experts to Fix Re-Evaluation Glitches
New Delhi, May 25 (BNP): In response to widespread technical glitches and payment-related issues faced by students during the CBSE post-result and re-evaluation process, the Centre has initiated a major overhaul of the payment and digital infrastructure of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Representational image Following discussions between Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it has been decided…
Odisha Govt Restricts Outdoor Labour Work from 11 AM to 3 PM Amid Heatwave
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (BNP): In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions and rising temperatures across the state, the Odisha government has imposed restrictions on outdoor work for labourers between 11 AM and 3 PM to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. The directive applies to construction activities and other outdoor labour-intensive work across Odisha. Representational image As part of the preventive measures, authorities have directed employers…
Excavation unearths ancient urban settlement, iron industry in Sambalpur
Sambalpur, May 25: A recent excavation in Odisha’s Sambalpur district has uncovered evidence of an ancient urban settlement along with traces of a flourishing iron industry, offering fresh insights into the region’s historical and industrial past. Archaeologists involved in the excavation reportedly discovered remnants of habitation, iron-processing materials, and other artefacts indicating organised urban activity and metal production in the area centuries ago. Excavation, Representational…