Bhubaneswar, May 17: The OTET examination will commence from June 21, following an official announcement by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE). This year, as many as 84,623 candidates are scheduled to appear for the examination across various centres in the state. The examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools. Necessary arrangements are…
Huge Crowd Gathers at Jeypore Dussehra Ground as JPL Season 3 Begins with Grand Enthusiasm Among Cricket Fans
Jeypore:May 17: The much-awaited JPL-3 (JPL Season 3) tournament has officially begun at the Jeypore Dussehra Ground. With the start of the tournament, great excitement and enthusiasm can be seen among cricket lovers, and a large crowd of spectators has gathered to witness the matches.
IMD’s Big Monsoon Prediction: Southwest Monsoon Likely to Hit Kerala by May 26-27, Bringing Hope and Relief to Farmers Across India
New Delhi, May 17: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has made an important forecast. The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala around May 26 or 27. This prediction is expected to bring major relief for the country and farmers. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon may set in over Kerala on May 26. The weather department issued this key forecast on Friday. This…
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s Walk from Mintokgang to Manan Kendra Sends Message on Austerity and Fitness
New Delhi, 16 May 2026: Responding to the call of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi for adopting austerity measures and responsible governance, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang, on Friday, walked from Mintokgang to Manan Kendra to attend an official function. The move was intended to promote efficient utilisation of government assets and moderation in fuel consumption among Government officials, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector…
Former Agriculture student receives Honorary Doctorate from his University
Hyderabad’s Agri entrepreneur, who created new export categories for India honoured by UAS Bengaluru Hyderabad, May 16, 2026: In a rare and significant recognition, the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore conferred an Honorary Doctorate on its former student, Hyderabad-based agripreneur Dr GVK Naidu, Founder and Managing Director of Sam Agritech, during its 60th Convocation Ceremony. UAS is India’s premier agricultural university and among the country’s…
Eros Innovation Brings 200+ Industry Leaders Together at Cannes Next to Debate Sovereign AI and the Future of Film
CANNES, 16 May 2026: Eros Innovation presented AI in Asia at Cannes Next, the official innovation track of the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, on 14 May 2026. The three-hour programme at the Village Innovation, Pantiero, followed by a reception, brought together over 200 studio leaders, sovereign funds, government representatives, filmmakers, and technology companies to discuss sovereign AI, AI-native storytelling, and the future…
Odisha Govt Orders Transfer of Revenue Staff Serving Over Three Years !
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (BNP): The Odisha government has initiated a major administrative reshuffle in the Revenue Administration by directing all district collectors to strictly enforce the transfer and rotation policy for employees serving in the same office for more than three years. The directive has been issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department through a letter from Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Arabinda Padhee to…
Gig Workers Call Nationwide 5-Hour Shutdown, Demand Rs 20 Per Km
New Delhi, May 16 (BNP): Gig workers associated with app-based transport and delivery platforms have announced a five-hour nationwide shutdown demanding better wages, social security benefits and a minimum payment of Rs 20 per kilometre. Representational image The protest call, supported by several gig workers’ unions and associations, is expected to affect app-based cab services, food delivery operations and logistics services in major cities across…
Odisha Govt Suspends CM’s Public Grievance Hearing Programme Amid Heatwave
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): The Odisha government has temporarily suspended Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s “Jan Abhiyog Sunani” public grievance hearing programme scheduled for May 18 and May 25 due to the prevailing heatwave conditions across the state. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department, in an official statement issued on Friday, said the decision was taken considering the intense summer heat and public safety…
Over 100 Fishermen Stranded in Chilika Lake as Boats Run Out of Diesel
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): More than 100 fishermen from Odisha’s Kanas area were reportedly stranded in the middle of Chilika Lake after their fishing boats ran out of diesel while returning from fishing operations, triggering concern among local fishing communities. Representational image According to sources, the fishermen had ventured deep into the lake early in the day for routine fishing activities. However, due to the…