Chief Minister Calls for Public Participation to Keep Bhubaneswar Clean
Odishas Chief Minister urges citizens to take personal responsibility for cleanliness in Bhubaneswar during a community initiative. Chief Minister Calls for Public Participation to Keep Bhubaneswar Clean
Odisha CM urges citizens to join efforts to make Bhubaneswar cleanest city
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday urged citizens to take individual responsibility for keeping the state capital Bhubaneswar clean, saying the city can become the cleanest and most beautiful city in the country if everyone performs their responsibility properly. This city belongs to all of us, and the responsibility for keeping it clean also rests with all of us. At present, Bhubaneswar ranks ninth in the country's cleanliness ranking. If we all individually discharge our responsibilities properly, our city can become the cleanest and most beautiful city in the country and secure the first position, CM Majhi said. The Chief Minister was speaking while participating in the 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' cleanliness programme held under the banner of 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign organised by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) at famous Khandagiri. Urging citizens to remain conscious of their responsibility towards cleanliness, Chief Minister Majhi said people should extend the practice of keeping their homes and surroundings clean to the roads in front of their houses and their colonies. He advised citizens to cooperate with sanitation workers by segregating wet and dry waste at home and handing it over regularly to sanitation vehicles. He also urged people not to litter on roads and to discourage others from doing so. Chief Minister Majhi said that Mahatma Gandhi had accorded great importance to cleanliness even before Independence. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Mahatma Gandhi's vision into a broad-based mass movement through the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, he added. The Chief Minister also described the special 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' programme as an innovative and commendable initiative to involve society in cleanliness. He credited Safai Mitras for making Bhubaneswar cleaner and more beautiful and thanked them for their continuous service. He said the state government was committed to ensuring their social security and providing them with housing. Chief Minister Majhi also congratulated the BMC and Puri municipal authorities and Safai Mitras after Bhubaneswar and Puri were selected among 50 cities in the country to be developed as 'Model Sanitation Cities'. Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Ekamra-Bhubaneswar MLA Babu Singh and BMC Mayor Sulochana Das were among those present.
Odisha: NHRC orders probe into closure of Rs 20-crore rehabilitation centre
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Odisha Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department to conduct an inquiry into allegations regarding the non-functioning of an advanced rehabilitation facility built by the Odisha government at Rs 20 crore at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar. Acting on a petition filed by Advocate Akhand of the Orissa High Court, the apex rights body issued the directions on September 28. The Commission has asked the Principal Secretary of the SSEPD Department to submit the inquiry report within two weeks. In his complaint, Akhand alleged that the Advanced Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, has remained closed for more than a year. He added that the ARC was established in March 2019 at Rs 20 crore by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. It was equipped with advanced robotic rehabilitation machines, prosthetic services and assistive technologies intended to provide specialised treatment and rehabilitation to persons suffering from stroke, neuromuscular disorders, brain injuries, polio and limb disabilities, the complainant stated, adding that the facility also provided free artificial limbs and therapy to underprivileged persons. However, according to the complaint, the facility has remained non-functional for more than a year. The premises are allegedly locked, while the costly machines and infrastructure created with public money remain unused. Akhand claimed that the issue raises serious questions about the utilisation of the Rs 20 crore public investment made to establish the specialised rehabilitation facility. The complainant further alleged that patients, particularly those belonging to poor, rural and tribal communities, have been deprived of essential rehabilitation and assistive services because of the centres closure. In view of the above, the Commission is of the considered view that the allegations levelled in the complaint, if true, are serious violations of the human rights of the victims, the apex rights body remarked.
Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint by 'masked man' in Bhubaneswar apartment
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Woman Raped In Bhubaneswar; Police Probe Underway
A 26-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar has reported being raped at gunpoint by a masked assailant in her rented flat. Police have launched an investigation, with senior officers visiting the scene and efforts underway to identify the accused. The presence of the victim's sister at the time of the incident is also being investigated.
Woman Raped at Gunpoint in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha capital has been gripped by profound shock and panic following a grave criminal incident in the Nayapalli police station limits. A 26-year-old woman has formally alleged that she was brutally assaulted and raped at gunpoint inside her rented accommodation located in the Behera Sahi area. The incident has sent shockwaves through the locality, [] The post Woman Raped at Gunpoint in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar horror: Masked intruder enters home, rapes woman at gunpoint
A woman in Bhubaneswar reported a rape incident that occurred late on Wednesday night. She alleged that a masked intruder entered her home and assaulted her at gunpoint. The local police have filed a case and started an investigation into the incident. A suspect has been detained for questioning, and vital clues have been identified. Efforts are underway to review CCTV footage and trace the accused.
Reinforcing the states steadfast commitment to hygiene and public sanitation, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) officially launched a high-energy cleanliness drive under the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign. Operating under the powerful clarion call of Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath (One Day, One Hour, Together), the initiative witnessed an overwhelming wave of community [] The post CM Majhi Leads Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar Exhibition Ground Ready to Host Rajdhani Book Fair from Nov 15
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INDIA bloc announces Odisha Bandh on Oct 8 over MMDR Act, other demands
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das on Tuesday announced a statewide strike Odisha Bandh by the political parties of the India Bloc on October 8 over various demands, including the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, the resignation of state School and Mass Education (S&ME) minister Nityananda Gond and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking to media persons, the OPCC president said, The political parties of the INDIA bloc are protesting over three demands, including the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, the resignation and arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and Odishas education minister Nityananda Gonds resignation. He further said that the INDIA bloc had planned to gherao the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday. Das alleged that the state government, fearing the protest, adjourned the session sine die, even though it was scheduled to continue until October 3. So, the agitation will intensify further, and Odisha, from the capital Bhubaneswar to every village, will remain shut down on October 8. Thousands of workers of all the INDIA bloc political parties will court arrest, said the OPCC president. Meanwhile, the political parties of the INDIA bloc, led by the Odisha Congress, on Tuesday held a massive protest rally, 'Parivartan Rally' in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, the resignation of state School and Mass Education (S&ME) minister Nityanand Gond over the school textbook error issue and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) over alleged electoral process irregularities. The members and leaders of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc, NCP-Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party and RJD from across the state participated in the Parivartan Rally. After a huge protest meeting at the Lower PMG, the protestors marched towards the Chief Ministers residence to stage a gherao to register their protest. Senior leaders from Congress and other political parties addressed the workers at the protest meeting. Tension prevailed at Lower PMG as protesters clashed with police after they were stopped from marching ahead. To bring the situation under control, security personnel later detained several senior leaders and workers of the India bloc and took them away from the protest site. It is worth mentioning here that the opposition Biju Janata Dal also organised a massive protest rally in Bhubaneswar demanding the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 on Monday.
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Conviction rates in crimes against women decline in Odisha
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Despite the Odisha government and police emphasising measures to improve conviction rates in heinous crimes and crimes against women, the conviction rate in several major categories declined in 2025 compared to the previous year. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday that the conviction rate in rape cases fell from 13 per cent in 2024 to 11.6 per cent in 2025. Trials were completed in 1,666 rape cases in 2024, resulting in 216 convictions. In 2025, 1,467 trials concluded, with 170 convictions. The conviction rate in attempted rape cases dropped from 9.3 per cent in 2024 to 5.1 per cent in 2025. Four of 43 cases ended in convictions in 2024, while only two of 39 cases did so in 2025. Cases of assault on women with intent to outrage modesty saw a marginal decline from 3.8 per cent in 2024 to 3.6 per cent in 2025. In 2024, 127 convictions were recorded in 3,378 trials, while in 2025, 153 convictions were recorded in 4,265 trials. Convictions in cases of cruelty by husband or relatives fell from 2.4 per cent in 2024 to 1.5 per cent in 2025. In 2024, 53 convictions were recorded in 2,192 trials, while in 2025, 50 convictions were recorded in 3,323 trials. The conviction rate in cases involving insult to the modesty of women also fell from 3.6 per cent in 2024 to 2.9 per cent in 2025. In 2024, 21 convictions were recorded in 591 trials, while in 2025, 15 convictions were recorded in 515 trials. In contrast, conviction rates in POCSO cases rose significantly from 11.8 per cent in 2024 to 18.7 per cent in 2025. There were 190 convictions out of 1,615 trials in 2024, compared to 396 convictions out of 2,113 trials in 2025. Convictions in dowry death cases also increased from 8.4 per cent in 2024 to 9.4 per cent in 2025. Nine convictions were recorded out of 107 trials in 2024, while nine convictions were recorded out of 95 trials in 2025. The CM said Odisha recorded 32,687 crimes against women in 2025, compared to 18,013 cases between June and December 2024. Between January and July 2026, 21,069 cases were reported. From June 2024 to July 2026, Odisha recorded a total of 71,769 crimes against women.
Odisha: CAG flags irregularities in PMKKKY implementation
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed serious irregularities in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) in Odisha, a welfare scheme implemented by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in mining-affected areas. The CAGs Performance Audit Report on PMKKKY and DMF functioning in Odisha, tabled in the Assembly on Monday, covers 201516 to 202324 with test checks in Jajpur, Kendujhar, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and Nabarangpur. The audit found that none of the six audited DMFs had prepared Perspective or Master Plans, and funds meant for mining-affected people were spent in non-affected villages. Audit findings revealed systemic shortcomings in assessment, collection and monitoring of DMF contributions. Incorrect application of prescribed rates, failure to reassess contributions after final royalty assessments and non-levy of interest on delayed payments collectively resulted in a loss of Rs 73.71 crore, the CAG said. The six DMFs collected Rs 22,568.17 crore, including interest, and sanctioned 17,435 projects worth Rs 20,947.52 crore. However, only Rs 10,092.53 crore (48.18 per cent) was utilised by March 2024. None of the DMFs had prepared long-term strategic plans as required under guidelines. The CAG noted that none of the six DMFs had created endowment funds for sustainable livelihood support despite receiving Rs 20,795.51 crore in contributions and Rs 1,772.66 crore in interest. In Kendujhar and Sundargarh, 9,739 projects worth Rs 17,926.79 crore were sanctioned between 201516 and 202324. Yet, Rs 983.32 crore was spent on 976 projects in non-affected villages, while no project was implemented in 488 directly affected and 96 indirectly affected villages. Implementing agencies in Jajpur, Kendujhar and Sundargarh had not returned Rs 470.25 crore in unspent amounts and Rs 26.51 crore in interest earned to the respective DMFs. The report highlighted losses due to mismanagement. DMF Kendujhar did not invest funds in fixed deposits. Owing to imprudent investment decisions, DMF Kendujhar bore a loss of interest amounting to Rs 84.51 crore, the CAG noted. Similarly, Rs 25.01 crore (25.06 per cent) of Rs 99.81 crore in administrative expenditure was irregularly utilised for non-administrative purposes, including police patrol vehicles, renovation of a municipality office, a reading room at the Collectors residence, and inauguration and school function charges in Sundargarh. Expenditure of Rs 136.77 crore on construction of a hockey stadium by Sundargarh DMF was also termed irregular, as the project did not fall under permissible activities under PMKKKY guidelines.
The Odisha T20 League: The Odisha T20 LeagueCM Trophy fixture between Rourkela Superstars and Kataka Panthers was called off due to a wet outfield at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha, on Monday. With the league-stage matches completed, Keonjhar Miners finished at the top of the points table with six points and a better Net Run Rate. Sambalpur Warriors and Bhubaneswar Tigers finished second and third, respectively, with the same number of points. Keonjhar Miners have secured a direct place in the final after finishing at the top of the table. Sambalpur Warriors and Bhubaneswar Tigers will now meet in the Qualifier on September 29, at the Barabati Stadium starting at 7:30 pm. The match is scheduled to begin in the evening, with the winner advancing to the final. The Barabati Stadium will also host a womens exhibition match between OCA Womens Green and OCA Womens Blue on September 29, starting at 2:00 pm, offering another opportunity to showcase womens cricket in Odisha. Earlier, Pithoragarh Hurricanes defeated Nainital Tigers by 27 runs via the DLS Method, while Tehri Titans registered a nine-wicket victory over Rishikesh Rivers Kings in a rain-affected clash. Both matches were shortened due to rain, but produced explosive batting performances and exciting finishes. In the first match of the day, Pithoragarh Hurricanes defeated Nainital Tigers by 27 runs via the DLS Method in a rain-hit encounter. Nainital Tigers won the toss and elected to bowl first, but Pithoragarh Hurricanes made a flying start, putting up 159/7 in 14 overs. Openers Aanjaneya Suryavanshi and Samarth Semwal provided the perfect platform, adding quick runs at the top. Suryavanshi smashed a blistering 73 off just 24 balls, while Semwal contributed 44 off 25 balls, helping the Hurricanes cross the 100-run mark inside the first 10 overs. However, the Hurricanes lost momentum towards the end of the innings as Nainital Tigers struck back with a flurry of wickets. Adi Khan was the standout bowler, claiming five wickets, as the Tigers restricted their opponents to 159/7. In reply, Nainital Tigers reached 41/3 in 6.1 overs before rain brought an early end to the contest. With the DLS Method coming into play, Pithoragarh Hurricanes were declared winners by 27 runs. Suryavanshi's explosive knock earned him the Player of the Match award. The second game also saw rain shorten proceedings, but it was Tehri Titans who emerged victorious against Rishikesh RiversKings. Tehri Titans won the toss and chose to bowl, making an immediate impact by picking up a wicket off the very first ball. Rishikesh RiversKings fought back through Dikshanshu Negi, who smashed a quickfire 26 off eight balls, as they posted 73/4 in five overs in the rain-shortened contest. Chasing a target of 74, Tehri Titans produced an emphatic response, reaching 75/1 in just 4.5 overs. Vijay Sharma was the star of the chase, hammering an unbeaten-looking attacking 56 off only 17 balls to power the Titans to victory. Tehri Titans won the toss and chose to bowl, making an immediate impact by picking up a wicket off the very first ball. Rishikesh RiversKings fought back through Dikshanshu Negi, who smashed a quickfire 26 off eight balls, as they posted 73/4 in five overs in the rain-shortened contest. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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