SC tells UPSC to defer call on Odisha DGP pick
Adani Groups Karan Adani Discusses Clean Energy Investments with Odishas Deputy CM
Bhubaneswar, August 14: Karan Adani, Executive Director of the Adani Group, met with Odishas Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Thursday at Kharavel Bhawan. The discussion focused on investment opportunities in the states renewable energy sector and strengthening infrastructure related to clean energy. Present at the meeting were Vishal Kumar ... Read more Adani Groups Karan Adani Discusses Clean Energy Investments with Odishas Deputy CM
OAS officer gets 3-yr jail for taking bribe
1.37cr e-Shram registrations, but only 1,371 state migrants recorded in 3 years
Ex-TMC MLA arrested from Balasore hotel in RG Kar case
Odisha Moves to End Manual Interventions in Public Services, Mandates Fully Digital Delivery
In a major push towards true digital governance, the state government has ordered that all online public services notified under the Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012 (ORTPSA) must become completely end-to-end digital and faceless. The directive aims to eliminate the frustrating reality where citizens still have to visit government offices or meet officials [] The post Odisha Moves to End Manual Interventions in Public Services, Mandates Fully Digital Delivery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Upgrade plans for city ayurvedic hospital
Man gets life-term for raping 7-year-old girl
Odisha Celebrates 12th National Handloom Day Finale: Weavers Honoured, New Projects Launched
The vibrant spirit of Odishas handloom heritage shone brightly today at Resha Bhawan in Mancheswar as the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, Government of Odisha, hosted the concluding ceremony of the 12th State-Level National Handloom Day 2026. Departmental Minister Pradip Bal Samanta, addressing the gathering, paid rich tribute to the states weavers, calling National [] The post Odisha Celebrates 12th National Handloom Day Finale: Weavers Honoured, New Projects Launched appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ex-TMC MLA Held in Odisha for Hasty Cremation of RG Kar Rape, Murder Victim
Nirmal Ghosh was under lens
UPSC agrees in Supreme Court to defer Odisha DGP selection meeting
A petition against the Odisha DGP selection process alleges that the process was in violation of the Supreme Courts Prakash Singh judgment; it also alleges that the Odisha government was trying to include a junior officer, who was given promotion only a day back, in the list of candidates
V Ramesh Rao wins gold at Commonwealth Para Fencing 2026
Andani Group meets CM, dy CM in clean energy push
LoP Naveen Criticizes Govt as Heavy Rains Flood Smart City Raurkela
Torrential rains have turned parts of Rourkela into a waterlogged mess, exposing serious gaps in the citys much-hyped smart infrastructure. Since Wednesday night, continuous downpours have flooded residential areas, submerged roads, and disrupted daily life across the steel city in Odishas Sundaragada district. Water has entered homes in several localities, including Indira Nagar, Machhli Market [] The post LoP Naveen Criticizes Govt as Heavy Rains Flood Smart City Raurkela appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Minister Lays Foundation for Cutting-Edge EV Technology Centre in Malkangiri
In a significant push towards green mobility and skill development in Odishas southern districts, Honble Minister for Industry, Skill Development and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, today laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle Technology Excellence Centre at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Mathili, Malkangiri. The centre, to be developed at [] The post Odisha Minister Lays Foundation for Cutting-Edge EV Technology Centre in Malkangiri appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Karan Adani Meets Odisha Deputy CM: Big Push for 6,000 MW Clean Energy Projects
In a significant development for Odishas energy landscape, Mr. Karan Adani, along with the senior executive team of the Adani Group, today met Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Kharavel Bhavan. The bilateral meeting brought together the states top energy leadership, including Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Vishal Kumar Dev, OPTCL Chairman and Managing [] The post Karan Adani Meets Odisha Deputy CM: Big Push for 6,000 MW Clean Energy Projects appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Heavy rain inundates parts of Odisha, more showers ahead
Odisha Fortifies Its Disaster Frontline with Inauguration of
In a significant boost to the states disaster preparedness infrastructure, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today inaugurated the newly constructed Disaster Management Training Hostel Suraksha at the premises of the Revenue Officers Training Institute (ROTI) in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar. The facility comes under the State Institute of Disaster Resilience (SIDR) of the Odisha State [] The post Odisha Fortifies Its Disaster Frontline with Inauguration of Surakshya Training Hostel appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donors with Suraj Samman on World Organ Donation Day
On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, a state-level ceremony was held at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling paid rich tributes to organ donors who gave the gift of life to others and felicitated their families with the prestigious Suraj Samman. A total of [] The post Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donors with Suraj Samman on World Organ Donation Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Pushes Horticulture Revolution to Lift Farmer Incomes
Odisha is doubling down on its horticulture potential to deliver higher earnings and better nutrition for farmers across the state. At a high-level conference held today at Krushi Bhawan, Deputy Chief Minister (Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy) Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo issued clear marching orders to horticulture officers: leave the office, step into the [] The post Odisha Pushes Horticulture Revolution to Lift Farmer Incomes | Field Visits & Climate-Resilient Push appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Orissa HC orders joint inquiry into plaint of cop excesses on tribal villagers
US Odia group urges PMO, states to stop Iskcon SF Rath Yatra
Foundation Stone Laid for 100-Bed Ayurvedic Hospital Upgrade in Bhubaneswar
In a significant boost to traditional healthcare infrastructure, Odishas Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling today laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of the 100-bed Government Ayurvedic Hospital in Bhubaneswar and the construction of a new Pharmacy Warehouse. The ceremony was attended by Ekamra MLA Babu Singh and senior departmental officials. Speaking [] The post Foundation Stone Laid for 100-Bed Ayurvedic Hospital Upgrade in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
North Odisha drenched: 17 places get over 10 cm rain in 24 hours, waterlogging spreads
Life has turned miserable for residents of North Odisha as continuous heavy rainfall triggers widespread waterlogging across several districts. In the last 24 hours alone, 17 locations recorded more than 100 mm (10 cm) of rain, raising concerns over rising river levels and drainage challenges in low-lying areas. The Water Resources Department is keeping a [] The post North Odisha drenched: 17 places get over 10 cm rain in 24 hours, waterlogging spreads appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Anirudh Ravichander Composed Hit
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander has once again proven why he is one of the most sought-after musical talents in Indian cinema. The hit track Raga of Revenge from the newly released Tamil film DCstarring director Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut alongside Wamiqa Gabbihas taken social media and music charts by storm. Now, Anirudh has [] The post Anirudh Ravichander Composed Hit DC Track Raga of Revenge in 48 Hours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
SHGs Stitch 60 Lakh National Flags for Har Ghar Tiranga 2026
Mission Shakti Self Help Groups (SHGs) across Odisha have successfully prepared 60 lakh National Flags under the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, achieving the entire target by due date. The initiative saw the active participation of 1,235 SHGs, 201 Producer Groups and 138 Federations. This involved a total of 16,162 SHG members across all 30 [] The post SHGs Stitch 60 Lakh National Flags for Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Woman gang-raped inside car on way back home, 5 held
Odisha Govt To Promote Puri Govardhan Peeth, Strengthen Jagannaths Spiritual Heritage
Majhi directed officials to undertake a fresh and detailed review of old land settlement records relating to the Peeth and work towards finding a permanent solution to its long-standing land-related issues.
Odisha CM Reviews Power Projects
Odisha is rapidly strengthening its power transmission network to deliver reliable, high-quality electricity across the state and support industrial growth. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed key projects and future proposals of the Energy Department at Lok Seva Bhawan. In the last two years alone, the state has commissioned 15 new grid substations, [] The post Odisha CM Reviews Power Projects | 15 New Substations & 765 kV Ring System by 2030 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ex-Tahasildar Jailed for 3 Years After Conviction in Land Mutation Bribe Case
Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of a senior officer for demanding and accepting a bribe to process a simple land mutation case. On August 13, 2026, the Honble Special Judge, Vigilance, Baragarh, sentenced Govinda Dandasena, OAS, former Additional Tahasildar of Bijepur in Baragarh district (currently serving as Executive Officer of Rajgangpur Municipality in Sundargarh), [] The post Ex-Tahasildar Jailed for 3 Years After Conviction in Land Mutation Bribe Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to Clear Passenger Rush
Indian Railways has announced a temporary augmentation of coaches in several important express trains to provide more comfortable travel facilities and accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming week. From August 15 to 21, 2026, Train No. 12837 HowrahPuri Express will be strengthened with one Sleeper Class coach. Similarly, Train No. 18030 ShalimarLokmanya [] The post Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to Clear Passenger Rush appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Monsoon Session 2026 Adjourns: 12 Bills Passed by Both Houses of Parliament
The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on 20 July 2026, concluded today after 19 sittings spread over 25 days. Both Houses of Parliament passed 12 bills, marking a significant legislative push despite relatively low productivity figures. Lok Sabha recorded approximately 19% productivity, while Rajya Sabha managed around 39%. Eleven bills were introduced in the [] The post Monsoon Session 2026 Adjourns: 12 Bills Passed by Both Houses of Parliament appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BMC plans decentralised wastewater recycling systems at 30 public toilets
Rhea Chakraborty Opens Up About Sushant Singh Rajput Case:
Actor Rhea Chakraborty has opened up about the years of scrutiny she faced following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, saying she spent a long time living under suspicion and no longer wants to experience that feeling. Rhea, who is currently participating in the second season of The Traitors, spoke about her experience during [] The post Rhea Chakraborty Opens Up About Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Bohot Der Tak Shaq Mein Rahi Hoon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar to Pilot Bus Priority Lanes on Two Key Corridors
In a major step towards improving urban mobility and strengthening public transport in the city, the Government of Odisha, through the Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (CRUT), has proposed to pilot the Bus Priority Lane initiative on two key corridors of Bhubaneswar. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Housing & Urban [] The post Bhubaneswar to Pilot Bus Priority Lanes on Two Key Corridors appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Empaneled Hospitals Ordered to Set Up 24
Empaneled hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaGopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY-GJAY) have received clear and firm directions: set up round-the-clock help desks, deliver free emergency treatment under the Pradhan Mantri RAHAT scheme, and complete integration with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) or face financial consequences. During a review meeting [] The post Odisha Empaneled Hospitals Ordered to Set Up 247 Help Desks & Comply with ABDM by Aug 31 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Cabinet approves 12,458 cr to expand irrigation coverage by FY31
The Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Project will create additional irrigation potential of 262,275 hectares through 161 schemes across all districts of Odisha
The Supreme Court has affirmed the life sentence of a man found guilty of witch-hunting, an act linked to a horrific attack on a woman in Odisha back in 1998. The justices emphasized that such demeaning practices threaten the fabric of constitutional democracy. Witch-hunting continues to thrive as outdated beliefs overshadow justice and the law, highlighting the urgent need for societal progress against entrenched prejudices.
RG Kar rape-murder case: How mobile trail led Bengal cops to ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh in Odisha hotel
Major Arrest in Durgapur Blood Donation Scandal Involving Minors
Kolkata, August 13: The main suspect in the case of luring minors into donating blood in Durgapur has been arrested. Police announced on Thursday that Kingshuk Mukherjee was apprehended in Odisha. Earlier this month, several underage students from a private school in the steel city were taken to a private hospital in Bidhannagar, Durgapur, where ... Read more Major Arrest in Durgapur Blood Donation Scandal Involving Minors
Agriculture officer arrested for taking Rs 15k bribe
PM Modi Calls Harsimrat Kaur Badal After Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Nanded Attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and enquired about the health of her husband, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was injured in an alleged attack at a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded. According to sources, Modi spoke to Harsimrat over the phone after the [] The post PM Modi Calls Harsimrat Kaur Badal After Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Nanded Attack appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odishas Ramesh Rao overcomes years of challenges to claim Commonwealth wheelchair fencing gold for India.
Hindalcos Utkal Alumina Gets ASI Certification For Odisha Bauxite Mine
Hindalco arm gets ASI certification for Odisha's Baphlimali bauxite mine
Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Ltd, has secured Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification for its Baphlimali bauxite mine in Odisha's Rayagada district, a company statement said. The ASI is a global sustainability standards and certification organisation for the aluminium value chain. Its performance standard evaluates environmental, social and governance across operations, covering areas such as biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, community engagement, human rights, occupational health and safety, and responsible business practices. The statement claimed that UAIL is the first bauxite mine to achieve this certification. The company said that the certification covers the planning, mining, onsite crushing and conveyor transportation of bauxite from the Baphlimali mines, which have an annual production capacity of 8.5 million tonnes. The mines supply bauxite to Utkal Alumina's refinery operations and
Ex-TMC MLA arrested over 'hurried cremation' of RG Kar victim
Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh has been arrested in Odisha in connection with the alleged hurried cremation of a doctor who was raped and murdered in Kolkata in 2024. The arrest follows a fresh complaint by the victim's father, accusing Ghosh of involvement in the destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy.
RG Kar case: Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested over alleged hurried cremation
Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha over his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim in 2024. The arrest follows a fresh complaint by the victim's father and a new probe into the cremation
Supreme Court asks UPSC to defer Odisha DGP selection process till August 18
The Supreme Court has directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) not to finalise the selection of the Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha until August 18, when it will consider a petition challenging the selection process. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the UPSC to defer its meeting, [] The post Supreme Court asks UPSC to defer Odisha DGP selection process till August 18 appeared first on India Legal .
PMSHRI PGHSS Kholan PGT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
PMSHRI Panchayat Govt. Higher Secondary School has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 PGT-History post. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications until 19-08-2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official website, balangir.odisha.gov.in.
Centres Semiconductor Push: Two Odisha Projects To Create Over 1,280 Direct Jobs
Odisha under red alert, IMD warns of heavy rain in Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
Odisha sweetens semiconductor incentives with 25% additional capital support for ISM chip projects
Heavy rain lashes Odisha, IMD issues red warning for entire State
The IMD has issued a 'red warning' (take action) of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha.
Heavy Rain Likely To Continue In Odisha, Weather Agency Issues Red Warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red warning' (take action) of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha.
From Predator To Prisoner: Cobra Kills Two Birds Inside Odisha Cage
A nearly three-foot-long cobra slithered into the bird cage and killed two birds at a house in Banki in Odishas Cuttack district.
IMD: Heavy rainfall to lash WB, odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand for next 3 days
Heavy to very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rain forecast for eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand over next two to three days
Delhi sees humid day; heavy rain alert issued for eastern coastal states
Delhi-NCR may see light rain or drizzle tonight amid high humidity, while IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Odisha
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced technical warnings on August 4. The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. A post-flight maintenance report revealed multiple system warnings and alerts.
Indias planned coal mine capacity nearly doubles to 638 mtpa in 2025
Most of the proposed capacity is concentrated in Jharkhand and Odisha as India seeks to raise coal output sharply by 2030.
Race to post of Odisha DGP hit by controversies
Odisha has forwarded names of 11 IPS officers to UPSC as against three senior most IPS officers laid down procedure in Prakash Singh versus Union Government case
1 in 26 J&K fruit & veg samples fail pesticide safety test
Srinagar, Aug 12: Fifty-eight of the 1,489 fruit and vegetable samples tested in Jammu and Kashmir between 2023 and 2026were found to containpesticide residues above the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Centre told the Lok Sabha. The figures were presented by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in response to a starred question by Dr Bhola Singh onthe excessive and indiscriminate use of pesticides in fruit and vegetable cultivation. The testingwas carried outunder the Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level (MPRNL) project, which the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare hasbeen runningsince 2005-06. At 3.9 per cent, J&Ks rate of samples exceeding MRLs was higher than the national average of 3.1 per cent, calculated from 2,223 non-compliant samples out of 70,652 tested across 23 states and Union Territories over the same three-year period. Among the 23 states and UTs tested, Telangana recorded the highest violation rate at 5.9 per cent (486 of 8,198 samples), followed by Haryana at 6.4 per cent (152 of 2,371). Several states, including Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, recorded zero non-compliant samples. What MRL means Under FSSAI regulations, an MRL is not a safety threshold in the everyday sense; it is the maximum level of pesticide residue legally permitted in a food item when the pesticide has been applied correctly, in line with Good Agricultural Practices and data provided by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC). Under Section 3(zz)(xii) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, food is deemed unsafe only when pesticide residues exceed the quantities specified in FSSAI regulations. A sample crossing the MRL does not mean the entire produce category is unsafe; it flags a specific instance where that legal threshold was breached. How monitoring works Samples under MPRNL are collected from retail and wholesale markets, cooperatives, Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) markets, farm gates and organic outlets, and analysed by 40 participating laboratories. GPS coordinates of each collection point are recorded to aid traceability, and farm-gate samples can be traced back to their growing areas. The government's reply, however, does not specify what pesticides were detected in the 58 J&K samples, which crops were involved, by how much the MRL was exceeded, or what enforcement action, if any, followed. Awareness & training measures The ministry said MPRNL results are shared with state and UT agriculture departments to train farmers on the safe and judicious use of pesticides approved by the Registration Committee, as per label directions. Between 2021-22 and 2025-26, 1,353 Farmer Field School programmes benefited 46,969 farmers, 680 two-day Human Resource Development programmes reached 37,664 farmers, 2,384 awareness campaigns on safe pesticide use reached 76,702 farmers, and 2,548 seed treatment campaigns benefited 81,048 farmers nationally. The government also cited the National Pest Surveillance System, an AI and machine learning-based platform that promotes bio-control agents and bio-pesticides, recommending chemical pesticides only when necessary and at prescribed doses. The reply added that 21 states have constituted committees to monitor pesticide residues and promote Good Agricultural Practices, and that the MPRNL project has been approved for continuationtill2028-29. Growers' association flags testing gaps Bashir Ahmad Bashir, chairman of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers and Dealers Association, said around 90 per cent of pesticides available in the local market are fake or sold without adequate qualitytesting, and that fruitgrowers have been demanding more pesticide-testing laboratories in Kashmir for the past three to four years. He saidpesticides should not be allowed into the market without proper approval and quality checks by authorities, including the Agriculture Department and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST).
Odisha Cabinet approves 10 proposals including OSWAS 3.0 for digital governance
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6 men rape woman after car chase in Cuttack Rural
Tiger seen hunting deer inside Nandankanan zoo in video, authorities launch probe
Govt to promote devpt of Govardhan Peeth
Odisha offers 25% additional capex support for ISM-backed chip projects
The amended policy extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, chemicals, specialised gases, advanced materials and other critical supply-chain components
India weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen as it moves inland. Regions such as Odisha and West Bengal could see significant downpours, while northern and central parts of the country will also face severe weather. Residents are urged to stay informed through local weather updates.
CUO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Research Assistant, Field Investigator Posts
Central University of Odisha (CUO) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 vacancies, including Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts. The application process will be conducted up to 31 August 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed email mode.
Coal India, AMNS sign pact for synthesis gas utilisation at Paradip plant
Coal India and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India signed an agreement for a coal gasification project. This collaboration will explore using synthesis gas near the steelmaker's Odisha pellet plant. The project aims to assess technical and commercial feasibility for a new facility. It also involves carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technology integration.
DPMU Balangir Medical Officer Ayush Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 18 Posts
DPMU Balangir has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 18 Medical Officer Ayush posts. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 1 & 2 September 2026 at the designated venue. The detailed notification is available on the official website, balangir.odisha.gov.in.
Man sent to jail for preventing dalit women from entering temple, attacking them
Pooling money from savings, seniors repair damaged road
States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from Odisha
New legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral production significantly. States like Odisha and Jharkhand demonstrate how mineral wealth can drive fiscal gains. Focusing on auctioning more blocks will accelerate revenue generation for states. Increased mineral output is crucial for India's economic and national security.
Tragedy: Lightning Strikes Kill Four Women In Odishas Sundargarh
The victims were reportedly migrant labourers from neighbouring Chhattisgarh who had come to the area for agricultural work: Reports
CM asks finance dept to boost revenue collection, step up capital spending
Govt begins Lokayukta appointment, BJD cries 2-yr delay
4 dead, over 20 injured in suspected lightning strikes
4 held from Jharkhand for duping people with fake govt scheme links
ICMR-SHINE 2026 sparks scientific curiosity among city students
Odisha To Get New Lokayukta Soon, Selection Process Underway: Minister
The first meeting of the selection mechanism had already been held and expressed confidence that the appointment would be completed shortly: Mr Pujari
Special school students to learn life skills, consent, career building
New Delhi, August 11: Central Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has outlined an integrated framework for Odisha. This initiative aims to align with the Indian governments Rare Earth Corridor proposal, leveraging the states rich marine and coastal resources, a supportive biotechnology environment, space capabilities, and a network of scientific institutions. Dr. Singh discussed this framework with ... Read more Odishas Minister Krishna Chandra Patra Discusses Integrated Science and Technology Initiatives with Dr. Jitendra Singh
Rare earths, marine biotech, space on Odishas science roadmap
330 transit houses razed in joint drive
Institutions told to update anti-ragging, POSH panels as new session begins
IIT, US varsity researchers predict material to make electronic devices lighter
Man gets 2-yr RI for operating mule bank accounts
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Coop society ex-secy held for fraud
SC to hear PIL against Odisha DGP appointment process
