Abhishek Panda

Odisha's ban on open market sales of 5kg LPG cylinders sparks concern among migrant students. Previously relying on these affordable cylinders from local stores, students now face increased costs and accessibility issues. While the government aims to curb black marketing, students question the practicality of official channels for their needs.

The constant rise in water level of Ganga and Yamuna for third day in a row in this time of the year has posed troubles for preparations of the Magh Mela that usually begins from October and jeopardised the livelihood of teerth purohits and boatmen.

The water levels of both Ganga and Yamuna, which had been rising sharply till Wednesday morning, started receding marginally at all three points by the evening.

he water levels of both Ganga and Yamuna, which had been rising sharply till Wednesday morning, started receding marginally at all three points by the evening.

At the third convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodhgaya, organized through online mode on Tuesday, altogether 175 students got their MBA degree, including 66 students of the 2018-20 and the other 109 of the 2019-21 batch. T