Bhubaneswar: Higher education department on Wednesday began the Phase-1 e-admission process for undergraduate (UG) courses in degree colleges through the Students Academic Management System (SAMS).This year, the department has scheduled the commencement of the 2026-27 UG academic session from July 9. Officials said the Common Application Forms (CAFs) will be available on the SAMS website…
In recent days, petrol and diesel prices have gone up by around Rs 7.5 per litre, increasing daily costs for consumers. This has once again sparked a familiar debate, are oil marketing companies (OMCs) making windfall gains amid the Middle East crisis?At the centre of this discussion is a headline number, a combined profit of…
Monday-born individuals naturally align with white, silver, pearl tones, soft blue, and calming pastel shades, colours that reflect lunar calm, softness, emotional balance, and intuitive clarity. Number 2 remains their strongest energetic number because it reflects partnership, sensitivity, emotional intelligence, receptivity, and instinctive awareness. In terms of birth stones, Pearl remains the strongest traditional recommendation…
NEW DELHI: Cabinet Wednesday approved the Rs 25,530 crore Sarthak Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme, aimed at modernising the country’s food distribution network, which currently supports nearly 80 crore beneficiaries.I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiative would provide assistance to state agencies for intra-state movement of food grains, while also modernising and strengthening PDS network…
Devotees of Lord Shiva believe that the holy mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” has the power to change lives for centuries. This powerful chant is chanted in temples, meditation halls and homes across India. It is believed to be not just a spiritual tool but an astrological remedy which is said to calm down negative planetary…
Kanhu Charan Behera (27), son of fisherman Kali Charan in Sorada, clinched the 56th rank in the general category after three failed attempts. His father wanted him to settle for any job and start earning for the family. Behera coached high school students in his small house. The income provided for his OCS preparation. “Coaching…
Oil prices inched higher on Thursday as hopes of possible agreement between the US and Iran were offset by Iran’s fresh strikes on US bases. Around 9:30, WTI Crude was trading at $92.03 per barrel, up 3.78%. At the same time, Brent Crude stood at $97.74, higher by 3.66% as situation in the Middle East…
This day sits somewhere in the middle, Sagittarius. Not flat, not thrilling. In the event of an imbalance between expenses and income, they can balance against each other, which can be beneficial even if it’s not exciting. The Moon brings an ordinary rhythm, while Saturn keeps plans practical. This is why certain things move forward…
The once-mighty Yamuna has dwindled to a mere shadow of itself, revealing a parched riverbed that villagers can now traverse with ease. (image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: The Yamuna has narrowed into a thin brownish stream at the point where it flows from Haryana into Delhi. The trickle, flanked by exposed sandbanks and stretches…
Kendrapada: Kendrapada SP on Wednesday started a probe into the alleged custodial torture of a mother–son duo by police officers of Talachua marine police station in Kendrapada district, two days ago. “I visited the police station to investigate the matter on Wednesday. The sub-divisional police officer, Pattamundai, Sukant Kumar Patra, has been directed to look…
