OTET 2026 to Be Held on June 21, Admit Cards Available from June 9 !

Cuttack, May 14 (BNP): The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)-2026. As per the official notification issued by the board, the examination will be conducted on June 21 across the state. According to the schedule, OTET Paper-I will be held from 9 am to 11:30 am, while Paper-II is scheduled from 2 pm to…

Feil Organization Partners with Layer to Bring Digital Artworks to Historic Buildings in Union Square and Gramercy Park

NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 – The Feil Organization, a leading national real estate investment firm, has partnered with Layer, the art and technology company shaping the future of digital art, to bring the work of top digital artists to its historic Manhattan buildings at 853 Broadway in Union Square and 257 Park Avenue South in Gramercy Park. Layer presents digital art as it’s meant…

India Hosts Key BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet in New Delhi Under 2026 Chairship

  New Delhi, May 14 (BNP): India on Thursday formally commenced the first major ministerial engagement under its BRICS 2026 Chairship as foreign ministers and senior diplomats from member and partner nations gathered at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar personally received the visiting delegates and welcomed them to the high-level summit venue ahead of the…

Former Students’ Council Members Submit Memorandum to Vikram Dev University Vice-Chancellor on Student Welfare Issues

Jeypore, May 14:  Former members of the Students’ Council met the Vice-Chancellor of Vikram Dev University in Jeypore and submitted a memorandum regarding various student welfare issues. They requested that self-financed courses such as B.Ed, MBA, and Computer Science be offered free of cost to students.The delegation highlighted that many economically weaker students are unable to pursue higher education due to the high fees charged…

Coastal Infrastructure Emerging as Key Driver of Odisha’s Economic Growth and Industrial Expansion

Bhubaneswar, May 14:  Coastal infrastructure is emerging as the backbone of the state’s economic expansion. Along with industrial growth, the State Government is giving priority to strengthening coastal infrastructure. Through industrial corridors, logistics hubs, and special economic zones, Odisha’s manufacturing sector will be connected to global markets, and the eastern coast is set to play a decisive role in the growth of the coming decade.

Citizen Forum Meeting Held at Biju Pattnaik Cinema in Ganjam District

Gajapati , May 14:  A meeting of the Citizen Forum was held at Biju Pattnaik Cinema in Ganjam district. On the occasion of the annual celebration of the Citizen Forum on 27.05.2018, the event took place at the residence of Dr. P.C. Sahu in Gajapati Nagar.Members of the forum participated in the meeting and discussed various social, cultural, and developmental issues concerning the local community.…

Revenue Minister Directs Speedy Disposal of All Unregularized Land Cases Across the State

Bhubaneswar, May 14:  Revenue Minister directs speedy settlement of all unregularized land cases; action to be taken against encroachment on government land.Out of nearly 38,000 acres of unregularized land pending from last year, settlement cases for around 7,000 acres have been resolved and recorded in favour of rightful occupants. In this context, the Minister has directed officials to expedite the settlement process of pending cases…

Prithiviraj Harichandan Holds Key Meeting on Proposal for Dedicated Lord Jagannath Channel

Bhubaneswar, May 14:  A significant meeting was held by Prithiviraj Harichandan in the conference hall of the Law Department at Lok Seva Bhavan. During the meeting, a positive preliminary discussion was held regarding the formation of a dedicated channel in the name of Lord Jagannath.The State Government is seriously considering the proposal aimed at spreading awareness about Jagannath culture among people across the world. The…

Bibhuti Bhushan Jena Attends 7th WAKO Odisha State Amateur Championship

Ganjam, May 14:  Bibhuti Bhushan Jena attended the “7th WAKO Odisha State Amateur Kickboxing Championship-2026” held at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chatrapur, Ganjam and encouraged the sportspersons participating in the event. On this occasion, Hon’ble Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethi and Chatrapur MLA Krushna Chandra Nayak were also present with me.Sports are not only about physical fitness, but they also teach discipline…

Barsha Singh Bariha Attends Namayajna Ceremony at Baidpali Village in Paikmal Block

Mandiadhipa, May 14:  Barsha Singh Bariha attended the Namayajna ceremony held at Baidpali village under Mandiadhipa Panchayat of Paikmal Block along with senior leader Hridananda Barik, Block BJD President Biju Swain, Taila Chandra Bhoi, and Gautam Singh.The religious gathering witnessed enthusiastic participation from local devotees and community members. The event reflected the spirit of unity, culture, and devotion among the people of the area.On this…