CM urges vigilance amid decline in diarrhoea cases
Afghan national living illegally in Cuttack arrested at BPIA
HC directs ADM to dispose of 2016 case against company within 1 month
Man killed, 4 hurt in separate incidents in Ganjam
A flood alert has been issued in Balasore district as the Subarnarekha river breached the danger mark at Rajghat. Several villages are facing distress, prompting authorities to prepare for evacuations and stockpile essential supplies. ODRAF teams have been deployed to Balasore and Mayurbhanj, while officials are on high alert in affected blocks.
Devotion powers 18 years of Rath Yatra at Rental Colony
20 jaundice cases reported from 4 city localities
Declined Trumps invite to US for Odisha visit: PM
BHUBANESWAR, June 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chose to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a rally in Bhubaneswar, Modi said, I was in Canada for the G7 Summit when US President Trump had called me and invited me to Washington for a discussion and lunch. I thanked him for the [] The post Declined Trumps invite to US for Odisha visit: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Boudh gets rail connectivity as PM flags off trains
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Said no to Trump invite as I had to visit land of Lord Jagannath: Modi
Country is safe under Modi: Odisha CM
Modi flags off 100 new electric buses for city
HC directs CMC, Cuttack admn to take steps to contain disease outbreak
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Over 100 diarrhoea patients still undergoing treatment
Curbs for PM roadshow halts traffic for 2 hours
OJEE e-counselling process begins
Security guard rescued from river island
Govt doctor transferred 2 months after his death
Man arrested for raping yoga teacher
2065 students graduate during NIT-R 22nd convocation
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Cong asks PM to visit gang-rape survivor, outbreak-hit areas
Declined Trumps invite to US for coming to land of Lord Jagannath: PM Modi
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chose to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. The Prime Minister was addressing a rally marking the first anniversary of Odishas maiden BJP government. He also launched a scathing attack Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
54 institutions from India make it to QS World University rankings, IIT Delhi highest at 123rd spot
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the performance of Indian educational institutions in the World University 2026 Rankings, which were made public on Thursday. In a post on X, the PM said, The QS World University Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of Indias youth. India is the fourth most represented in the list with only the United States, United Kingdom and China surpassing it, said an official release from the PIB. A total of 54 Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) from India featured in the rankings with IIT Delhi emerging as the countrys top-ranked institute by securing the 123rd position. Twelve IITs have made it to the ranking list. Compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the internationally recognised ranking system compares HEIs worldwide on an annual basis. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in a statement said, From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 in the latest rankings, this five-fold jump is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered by PM Narendra Modijis government in the last decade. National Education Policy 2020 is not just changing our educational landscape, it is revolutionising it. QS World University Rankings '26: IIT-M in top 200, Anna University falls to 465 IIT Delhi, which stands at the 123rd position now, was ranked 150th in 2025. The rankings of other IITs which made it to the list in sequential order are IIT Bombay (129), IIT Madras (180) IIT Kharagpur (215), IIT Kanpur (222), IIT Guwahati (334), IIT Roorkee (339), IIT Indore (556), IIT Varanasi (566), IIT Hyderabad (664), IIT Gandhinagar (801-850) and IIT Bhubaneswar (951-1000). Other top Indian institutions on the list include Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (219), University of Delhi (328), Anna University (465), Jawaharlal Nehru University (558), Savitribai Phule Pune University (556), University of Mumbai (664), Vellore Institute of Technology (691) and Symbiosis International University (696). An official release from the PIB said eight universities are making their debut in the rankings from India IIT Gandhinagar, Lovely Professional University, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Ashoka University, Galgotias University, Shiv Nadar University, Christ (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. 48 percent of Indias ranked universities have improved their positions compared to the previous year, the release said. QS 2026 is based on data from over 16 million academic papers and insights from 1,51,000 academics and one lakh employers. A broad mix of factors like faculty qualifications, research strength, partnerships and student outcomes are considered for the rankings. A new indicator called International Student Diversity has been introduced in this years assessment.
PM Modi's Motorcade Makes Way For Ambulance In Bhubaneswar
The motorcade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave way to an ambulance during his road show in Bhubaneswar.
PM Modis Convoy Gives Way To Ambulance During Roadshow In Bhubaneswar | Watch
PM Modi was in Odisha to commemorate one year of the BJP's state government. He launched 105 development projects valued at over Rs 18,600 crore and flagged off new trains.
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined US President Donald Trumps invitation for a luncheon with him in Washington DC because he had to return to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. Addressing a massive gathering in Bhubaneswar, marking the first anniversary of the Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in the state, the Prime Minister said he got a call from Trump while he was in Canada for the G7 summit. Just two days ago, I was in Canada attending the G7 Summit when I received a call from President Trump, who kindly invited me to visit Washington. While I expressed my gratitude for his thoughtful invitation, I explained that I needed to return to the sacred land of Mahaprabhu. With due respect, I graciously declined his offer, Modi said. Modi made this disclosure in public for the first time after returning from his three-nation tour. The PM had a 35-minute phone call with the US President on Tuesday. During the conversation, Modi made it clear that India has never accepted -- and never will -- third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. Trump had earlier taken credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Bihar would not forget insult: PM Modi slams RJD over Ambedkar portrait insult In his speech, Modi also said the BJP government has taken firm and decisive action against those involved in violence and has prioritised the development of tribal regions. As a result, Naxal-related violence has now been confined to just 20 districts. With the current pace of efforts to combat this issue, the tribal community is on the path to being completely free from the grip of Naxalism. Naxalism will be eliminated, it's Modi's guarantee, he said to thunderous applause in Bhubaneswar. In several states across the country, the BJP governments ushered in not just change in leadership but also brought a new era of social and economic transformation, he said. A decade ago, Assam faced significant challenges, including instability, separatist movements, and widespread violence. However, today, the state is firmly on the path to development. Decades of terrorist activities have come to an end, marking a strong step towards progress and stability, the PM said.
PM Modi unveils major development projects in Odisha
Prime Minister Modi attended a state-level function at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar to commemorate the completion of one year of the Odisha government
PM Modi joins Tiranga yatra, holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar
The Tiranga Yatra and the roadshow were held simultaneously, as this was Mr. Modis first visit to Odisha after 'Operation Sindoor'
Congress protests in Odisha against violence on women, health system collapse
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Odisha Friday, the Congress launched a six-hour-long hunger strike here, alleging a rise in violence against women and a collapse of the health system in the state. Senior leaders of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), led by its president Bhakta Charan Das and AICCs state []
PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar for BJP govts first anniversary function in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar Friday to participate in the first anniversary function of the BJPs maiden government in Odisha and to launch development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore. This is Modis sixth visit to Odisha since the BJP formed the government in the state in June last year. The Prime []
PM Modi to attend first anniversary of BJP government in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha Friday to participate in the first anniversary function of the BJPs maiden government in the state and launch development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore. This will be the PMs sixth visit to the state since the BJP formed the government here in June last []
Congress leaders detained ahead of PM Modi's visit to Odisha, OPCC slams move
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police detained several Congress workers ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Friday. Among those put under preventive detention are Syed Yashir Nawaz, general secretary of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), and four other youth leaders. They are currently being held at the Capital police station here, an official said. In a statement, the OPCC condemned the detention of its leaders. Modi is coming to Bhubaneswar for the first anniversary celebrations of the BJP state government in Odisha. Why are they afraid of Congress leaders? asked Yashir. He added that the party will not be intimidated by such actions. We will intensify our fight against the BJP government in the interest of the people of Odisha, and we are not afraid of arrests, he asserted. After reaching the Biju Patnaik International Airport here in the afternoon, Modi will join a 'Triranga Yatra' and later address a public meeting. Around two lakh people are expected to attend Modi's programmes, both at Janata Maidan and in the roadshow, BJP state president Manmohan Samal said. He also said the PM will launch development projects worth Rs 19,000 crore, including over Rs 2,750 railway projects. Other projects, which will be launched by the prime minister, include drinking water and irrigation, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, and national highways.
TheAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Project Research Scientist II, Project Technical Support II posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official AIIMS Bhubaneswar website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-06-2025.
Odisha Crime Branch seeks TI parade, remand in Gopalpur gangrape case as probe intensifies
BERHAMPUR: Continuing its investigation into the Gopalpur beach gangrape case, the Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW) of the Odisha Crime Branch on Thursday moved the Judicial Magistrate First Class (Rural) Court in Berhampur seeking permission to conduct test identification (TI) parade of the 10 accused and police remand of the six adult suspects. Police said prime accused Pramod Nayak (23) of Hiundata village in Purushottampur, was jailed in two separate cases - attempt to murder and making bombs - a few years back. He was a BTech dropout and worked at an electronics factory in Bengaluru. He recently returned home on leave. Pramod and other accused including four juveniles were arrested late in the night on June 15 (Sunday), a few hours after allegedly gang-raping the 20-year-old, a Plus Three student, at Gopalpur beach. Medical examinations of the survivor and the accused were conducted at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur on June 16. Blood and other samples were collected for DNA testing. On Tuesday, all the six adult accused were remanded to judicial custody while the four minors were presented before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). Professor Sudipta Das of MKCGMCH said the test results had not arrived till late Thursday evening. She revealed that during the medical test, the rape survivor informed doctors that the accused had used condoms. This indicates that the perpetrators not only came prepared to commit the crime but also took measures to destroy evidence. Habitual offenders resort to such methods, she added. An eight-member team of the CAW & CW led by IG S Shyni reached Berhampur on Wednesday to take charge of the probe. The team visited the crime scene and recorded statements of the survivor and her male friend, who had accompanied her to the beach. Sand samples, cigarette stubs, and other materials from the crime scene were also seized. The incident was tagged as a Red Flag case. As per norms, forensic evidence in Red Flag cases are prioritised for examination at forensic laborotaries. (SFSL) at Bhubaneswar, confirmed FMT Professor Sudipta Das of MKCGMCH.
Min reviews diarrhoea cases in 6 dists
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan Thursday, chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, to assess and fast-track the states response to the diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha. The minister held detailed discussions with District Magistrates of six affected districts Jajpur, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Kendrapara, instructing them []
Health teams oversee diarrhoea, cholera management in 3 dists
City AIIMS to get CoE status for research on sickle cell anaemia
Modi gifts Odishas artefacts to world leaders during recent tours
Traffic restrictions on 10 routes during Modi roadshow
Reopening of govt schools in Jajpur, Bhadrak dists postponed to next wk
Koraput admn initiates process to expand Jeypore airport
Stage set for Modis city roadshow to celebrate BJP govts year in power
MP Sarangi helps secure release of man chained at Bhograi PS without case; IIC suspended
4 held in Keonjhar for minors gang rape, murder
3 arrested for smuggling 180 lts of fake IMFL
Over 80 cases from 2 dists solved in pension court
Rly officers inspect newly-built, electrified double line
I-T conducts searches on properties linked to Naba Das
HC notice to SJTA chief over Puri temple ritual
HC imposes restrictions on govts road widening project in Sambalpur
4L devotees to gather as Iskcon Temple chariots roll
Govt reviews preparations for Puri Rath Yatra
Three held for mans murder in Buxi Bazar
Farmers body to protest during PMs visit
Modi to inaugurate rly projects
WCD calls for diarrhoea precautions
Woman held for killing husband in Ganjam
NH-20 Blockade halts traffic in Keonjhar
Police officer suspended for dereliction of duty in Odishas Balasore district
Bhubaneswar: The inspector-in-charge of Bhograi Police Station in Odishas Balasore district was Thursday suspended for dereliction of duty. The suspension order was issued hours after the visit of senior BJP leader and Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi to Bhograi Police Station, after getting information that a man was allegedly chained with iron shackles for the last []
PM Modi to launch railway projects worth Rs 2,750 crore during visit to Odisha Friday
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch development projects worth over Rs 19,000 crore, including Rs 2,750 crore of railway infrastructure works, during his day-long visit to Odisha Friday, official sources said. During the day, the PM will also attend an event to mark the first anniversary of the BJP-led state government. As []
Police intensify patrolling on Gopalpur beach
Only sealed drinking water bottles for events: CMC
Carcade rehearsals underway ahead of PM Narendra Modis visit to Bhubaneswar Sewage water flows into Mahanadi River near railway bridge bypass in Cuttacks Jobra area Vehicles move at snails pace between Vani Vihar and Rasulgarh in Bhubaneswar, resulting in traffic congestion Weeds grow []
BJD slams govt over law & order situation in Odisha, warns of statewide agitation
Bhubaneswar: Expressing deep concern over the law-and-order situation in Odisha, women leaders of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday warned of launching state-wide street protests if immediate action is not taken to restore public safety. BJD Vice President and MLA Pramila Mallik, along with Senior General Secretaries Snehangini Chhuria, Tukuni Sahu, Rajashree Mallik, and Bhubaneswar []
AIIMS Bhubaneswar set to get Centre of Excellence tag for sickle cell disease: Jual Oram
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar is all set to be designated as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the management and research of sickle cell disease (SCD), Union Minister Jual Oram confirmed, marking a significant step forward in Odishas healthcare capabilities. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram made the announcement Thursday while attending the World sickle Cell []
Pradhan urges CM Majhi to establish four Agriculture-related institutes in Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to set up four agriculture-related institutes in Sambalpur, highlighting the regions vast potential in farming and allied sectors. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Pradhan noted that despite Sambalpurs inherent agricultural diversity and potential, the region has not achieved the []
Congress deputes fact-finding team to probe women atrocities in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Congress has deputed a five-member fact-finding team to Odisha to probe the recent shameful incident of a college students gang rape at Gopalpur in Ganjam district and the reports regarding the rising incidents of atrocities against women in the state for the last few years. In light of the horrific rape incident reported from []
PM Modis Odisha visit: CM Majhi reviews preparations at programme venue in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Odisha visit, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday reviewed the final preparations at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where PM Modi is scheduled to attend a public event as the chief guest Friday, to mark the completion of one year of the BJP-led state government. The Chief Minister inspected []
Odisha: Ex-Panchayat official held for misappropriating govt funds worth over Rs 53 lakh
Bhubaneswar: A former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance on charges of siphoning off over Rs 53 lakh in government funds. The alleged embezzlement took place in the Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, officials confirmed Thursday. Following intimation by the Panchayati Raj department regarding the misappropriation of the government funds, the []
While the Congress announces a one-day hunger strike in Bhubaneswar on Friday, the BJD demands the PM review the law and order situation of the State. PM Modi is set to attend the first anniversary of the BJP government in the State on Friday
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Seed Sub-Committee, chaired by Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment (A&FE) Principal Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Wednesday approved the release of several new high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties. In the meeting, the committee approved the three non-paddy crop varieties developed by OUAT. Among them, OUAT Kalinga Maize 1 (Khushi) has shown promising performance []
Class X & XII: Centre favours common board for 7 states
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recommended seven states, including Odisha, to adopt a common board for Class X and XII after an analysis by the Centre flagged that these states accounted for 66 per cent of student failures last year, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Manipur, Telangana and West Bengal are []
IT raids former minister Naba Das residence; 20 teams in action
Bhubaneswar: The Income Tax Department Thursday conducted widespread raids at properties linked to the late Odisha Health Minister and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Naba Das. According to sources, searches were carried out at more than 20 locations, including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bhubaneswar and other areas. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into []
PM to unveil roadmap for devpt June 20: Samal
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a comprehensive roadmap for the development of Odisha during his June 20 visit to Bhubaneswar, where he will attend a mega event marking the first anniversary celebrations of the BJP government in the state, official sources said, Wednesday. Addressing media here, BJP state president Manmohan Samal said that []
Contractors stir: BMC vows to clear 50% of pending bills
ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Contractors of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) staged a protest at the civic body office here Wednesday, alleging non-payment of their bills for the last six months. The BMC, however, assured that 50 per cent of the pending bills will be cleared within the next two days. The assurance came during a []
Govt plans Rs 30cr Gopalpur beach revamp
HC directs Khurda collector to dispose of trust plea against eviction within 1 month
Vigilance searches properties in Tripura, HP linked to arrested IAS officers kin
2 from Odisha selected for Yuva Puraskar award, 1 for Bal Sahitya Puraskar
IMD issues extremely heavy rain warning for Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar dists
Children lead the way in Old Towns Badhei Banka
Tribal devpt vital in making state prosperous by 2036: CM
