Panjab University finally receives Rs 5 crore mobilisation advance for pending hostel construction. VC confirms funds must be used within FY 2025-26. Read about the delayed projects and future assurances.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduces a user fee for waste generators. Mayor urges cooperation for a cleaner city. Details on payment and segregation guidelines inside.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces plan to install air purifiers at major city locations. Mayor urges residents to reduce vehicle use for cleaner air.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia after an Ama Bus accident kills an auto driver at Rupali Square. Officials launch inspections and mandate driver training. Read more.
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Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Dense fog in Odisha led to 2 flight cancellations & major train delays at Bhubaneswar airport. Rajdhani Express was 7+ hours late. IMD issues fog warnings. Read more.
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Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda reveals why his home is a 'boys hostel' and why solitude is a challenge. Expert tips on how to embrace being alone.
The iconic Gurugram hockey hostel has been closed for 10 years, halting young talent. Former players and officials demand its reopening to revive Haryana's hockey legacy. Read more.
Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.
Sports Hostel Lucknow defeated Sports Hostel Jhansi 2-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Junior Men's State Hockey Tournament after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Read the full match report and highlights.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
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Bombay High Court directs JJ Hospital to return original documents to two resident doctors who resigned over poor hostel conditions, without demanding Rs 20 lakh bond. Read the full story.
A 15-year-old girl in a Surat school hostel was handed over to a 25-year-old man posing as her guardian. Police have filed abduction and POCSO charges. Read the shocking details of the security failure.
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A final year biological engineering student at IIT-Kanpur was found dead in his hostel room. Police discovered a brief suicide note. The institute expresses deep sorrow.
A final-year BTech student at IIT Kanpur died by suicide in his hostel room. The incident was discovered after his family raised an alarm. Read the full details.
Panjab University faced a severe mental health crisis in 2025 with just one part-time counsellor for over 16,000 students. Read about the rising demand, tragic incidents, and the urgent need for a robust support system.
Nursing students in Haryana's Jind have resumed their dharna, breaking a temporary truce. Their demands for hostel facilities and stipend hikes remain unaddressed. Read the full story.
A student at IIT Kanpur was found dead in his hostel room on December 29, 2025. Police recovered a note saying 'Sorry Everyone'. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
A final-year B.Tech student at IIT Kanpur died by suicide in his hostel room. Police recovered a note from the scene. Details inside.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.
Get the latest Bhubaneswar headlines for December 28, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in Odisha's capital.
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A 19-year-old engineering student at Delhi Technical Campus died by suicide in his Greater Noida hostel. Police found a note citing academic stress. Investigation ongoing.
A 19-year-old engineering student at Delhi Technical Campus died by suicide in his Greater Noida hostel. Police found a note citing academic pressure. Read the full report.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation deploys a Rapid Electrical Action Force (REAF) with three specialized vehicles to swiftly address street light complaints across the city. Learn about the new initiative.
The NHRC directs Bhubaneswar police and KIIT to submit an action-taken report within two weeks on the alleged murder of a 14-year-old KISS student. Eight staff arrested, three minors detained.