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Ashok Pradhan

Southern Asia

Chief of Bureau Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India

Journalist @timesofindia. Views personal.

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  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

    TrendingTragedy struck Odisha's Gajapati district. A home guard recruitment test turned fatal. Sulant Mishal died during a 2-km run. Seven others were hospitalized. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced compensation. The government ordered a probe. Recruitment tests are suspended. This follows similar deaths in a forest department test in March. Concerns rise about safety protocols during recruitment events.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

    TrendingBhubaneswar: The state cabinet meeting, chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday approved raising the upper age limit for govt service entry from 32 to 42 years. The decision brings relief to thousands of job aspirants across the state.To implement the decision, an amendment will be made to the Odisha Civil Service (Fixation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1989, following numerous representations from various quarters requesting age relaxation for govt jobs.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

    NewsState cabinet approves policy for implementing AI across different sectorsBhubaneswar: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy-2025, establishing the state as one of the pioneers in AI-driven governance and innovation in India.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

    Odisha's growing role in India's defence was the focal point of discussions between CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. They explored strengthening national security and Odisha's contribution to defence production, leveraging its strategic coastline and port infrastructure. Investments in aerospace and defence manufacturing are also planned, including a major titanium and aerospace component facility in Dhenkanal.

  • 1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

    TrendingBhubaneswar: State govt is currently examining the remission plea of Dara Singh, who was convicted in the 1999 murder case of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Saturday.Harichandan revealed that multiple rounds of discussions have taken place regarding Singh's possible release.

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14 May 25

#Odisha to give quota for backward classes in higher education: CM @MohanMOdisha after cabinet meeting

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12 May 25

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10 May 25

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