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Odisha Attracts 1.33 Lakh Foreign Tourists in Five Years: Dy CM Parida

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Prabhati Parida informed the Assembly today that 1.33 lakh foreign tourists visited Odisha over the last five years, indicating a growing global appeal. In a written reply to a question by MLA Tankadhar Tripathi, the Minister provided year-wise d
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OSSTET 2026 Scheduled for January 20; Online Application Starts Today

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has officially announced that the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 will be conducted on January 20, 2026. The examination will be held in two shifts across the state: Paper-I from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and Paper-
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Big Boost for India: Shubman Gill Cleared for South Africa T20I Series

In a major update for the Indian cricket team, captain Shubman Gill has been given the green light to return to action. The Sports Science and Medicine (SSM) team at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) has cleared Gill to play in the upcoming T20 International series against South Africa. He
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Fire at Balasore District Hospital Sweeper's Office Causes Panic

A fire erupted at the Balasore District Head Hospital on Saturday morning, damaging the housekeeping unit within the sweeper's office. The blaze reportedly started due to cleaning acid stored in the room, which also contained phenyl, cloth, spirit, and other hospital supplies. Smoke was s
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Over 6.23 Lakh Subhadra Scheme Applications Under Consideration: Dy CM Parida

Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Welfare Minister Prabhati Parida informed the Assembly on Saturday that applications from 6,23,555 beneficiaries for the Subhadra Yojana are currently under government consideration. Responding to a question by MLA Ganeswar Behera, the Deputy CM s
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12-Foot Crocodile Sighting Sparks Panic Near Mahanadi Madhu Bridge

A wave of fear has swept across the area near the Mahanadi following the sighting of a massive 12-foot crocodile under the Madhu Bridge. Crowds have gathered on the bridge, attempting to catch a glimpse of the large reptile, leading to widespread panic among the local populace. Residents
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CM to Lay Foundation Stone for Maa Tarini Parikrama Project in Keonjhar Tomorrow

The Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is set to visit Keonjhar tomorrow to lay the foundation stone for the ambitious Maa Tarini Parikrama Project in Ghatgaon. Preparations for the high-profile visit have reached the final stage. The project, which will be executed at an estimated cost of approx
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ANM Exam Cancelled After Midwifery Paper Leak

The Assistant Nurse Midwifery (ANM) exam scheduled for today at 2 pm has been indefinitely postponed following a massive question paper leak. Congress MLA Rajan Akai raised the issue in the Assembly, noting the paper was allegedly being sold in the market as early as 11 am. Screen
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Odisha to Overhaul School Curriculum (Classes 1-12)

The Odisha government is initiating a major reform to revamp the school education sector by completely changing the curriculum for Classes 1 to 12. Public Education Minister Nityanand Gand announced this plan in the Assembly on Friday. The government aims to align state education with nat
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Brajrajnagar Forester Nabbed by Vigilance in Bribery Case

The Vigilance Department has caught Gaurang Sahu, the forester of the Bandahal section under the Brajrajnagar forest range, while accepting a bribe of ₹5,000. Sahu had reportedly demanded the money from a person to process the permission for cutting and transporting dry eucalyptus trees.
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New Arrivals at Nandankanan Zoo via Animal Exchange

Nandankanan Zoological Park has welcomed new residents through an animal exchange program with Surat's Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Zoo, aimed at diversifying the gene pool and aiding conservation. The new arrivals at Nandankanan include: 5 Otters 2 Gray Wolves 10 Rare Tortoises
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CBI Makes First Arrest in Odisha SI Exam Cheating Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made its first significant move in the Police SI exam cheating scandal by arresting Biranchi Narayan Nayak, identified as the alleged mastermind of the Digha module. Biranchi was apprehended by the CBI from Paralakhemundi. This arrest follows
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Odisha Matric Exam Schedule Out: Feb 19 Start!

The Odisha Secondary Education Council has released the schedule for this year's matriculation examination, set to run from February 19 to March 2. Council Chairman Srikant Tarai confirmed a unified approach: regular and X-regular students will have the same single-sitting exam and question
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Mahanadi Water Dispute: Technical Team Meeting Set for Tomorrow

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, responding on behalf of the Chief Minister, informed the Assembly today that a crucial meeting of the Joint Technical Team regarding the Mahanadi water dispute will be held tomorrow, December 5th. The Minister's statement came in response to
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Probe Launched into Harassment Allegations at Utkal Music College

An investigation has commenced into serious allegations of harassment and 'casting couch' against Shatrughan Samal, a professor in the Drama Department of Utkal Music College. Following widespread media reports, a three-member team led by Deb Prasad Das, Special Secretary of the Odia Lang
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