US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Arrives in Mumbai for Strategic Talks with India and UAE Ministers
MUMBAI — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to begin a high-profile three-day official visit to India Shortly after landing, Secretary Rubio held a crucial bilateral meeting with Indian External Affairs…
COMMISSIONERATE POLICE X ACCOUNT COMPROMISED; CRYPTO SCAM POSTS SPARK CYBERSECURITY ALARM
BHUBANESWAR — In a major cybersecurity breach, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Twin City Commissionerate Police (Bhubaneswar-Cuttack) was hacked on Monday. The compromised handle was subsequently used by unidentified bad actors to…
Braj Mohan Ram Sworn In as 28th Governor of Odisha
BHubneswar- Braj Mohan Ram was officially sworn in as the 28th Governor of Odisha during a formal ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Orissa High Court Chief…
Supreme Court Rules Internet Access a Fundamental Right for Children, Shifting Online Safety Burden to Tech Platforms
NEW DELHI — In a monumental verdict delivered on October 15, 2026, by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran, the Supreme Court declared internet access a fundamental right for children, rejecting blanket bans in a case concerning online Child…
Caste Status in One State Does Not Automatically Apply in Another, Rules Orissa High Court
BHUBANESWAR — The Orissa High Court has delivered a significant ruling on reservation dynamics, declaring that an individual recognized as a Scheduled Caste (SC) in Jharkhand cannot automatically claim the same reserved status or benefits in Odisha. This…
Odisha Ministers Launch ₹26 Crore Transport Projects in Jharsuguda; Belpahar Bus Stand Inaugurated
JHARSUGUDA: In a major boost to the regional transport network and rural-urban connectivity, the Government of Odisha has rolled out key infrastructure projects worth over ₹26 crore in Jharsuguda district. The developmental push features the inauguration…
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Secures School & Citizen Land Rights, Opens 30-Bed Health Center in Jharsuguda
JHARSUGUDA: In a significant push toward public welfare, infrastructure development, and securing land rights, the Odisha Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari, launched a series of developmental initiatives during his official…
CM Majhi Launches Rs 39,383 Cr Industrial Projects, Secures Rs 1,194 Cr ITI Upgrade, and Allocates Rs 56.55 Cr for Rural Leaders
Bhubneswar– Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved Rs 56.55 crore for a six-month honorarium for serving Sarpanches and Naib Sarpanches, launched 53 industrial projects valued at Rs 39,383 crore, and received clearance from the National…
ODISHA GOVERNOR LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR 144 LOK BHAVAN STAFF QUARTERS
BHUBANESWAR: In a major push toward staff welfare and administrative efficiency, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati laid the foundation stone on Thursday for 144 new residential quarters dedicated to the officers and staff of Lok Bhavan in…
LOK BHAVAN STAFF BID FAREWELL TO GOVERNOR KAMBHAMPATI
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati was bid a warm farewell by the officers and staff of Lok Bhavan at the New Abhishek Hall here on Thursday The Governor attended the function alongside the First Lady, Jayashree Kambhampati. Addressing…