Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
A fire broke out in Wardha District General Hospital, forcing evacuation of 33 people. No casualties reported, but a newly installed fire alarm system failed. Read for details and official reactions.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid inflated rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for firefighting and patrolling. Key officials respond. Read the full story.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Vigilance sleuths arrest a 55-year-old junior accountant in Sundargarh for amassing wealth beyond known income. Details on the multi-storey building, gold, and plots seized. Read the full investigation report.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Rajasthan police SOG arrests Jaipur Development Authority accountant & his brother-in-law for cheating in Forest Guard Recruitment Exam 2020. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
A senior Russian military general was assassinated after an explosive device detonated under his car in Moscow. Authorities have launched a terror probe into the shocking attack.
A senior Russian military commander, Major General Vadim K., is assassinated in a car bomb explosion in Moscow. Investigators treat it as a terrorist act. Read the latest details.
A senior Russian military commander, Major General Stanislav Rzhitsky, was assassinated in a car bomb attack in Moscow. Ukraine's involvement is suspected. Read the full details.
Odisha government orders special audit into Rs 5 crore customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest patrols. Alleged irregularities in procurement process under scanner. Details inside.
Ahmedabad crime branch arrests CA Akash Soni & ex-banker Manoj Ramawat for creating 54+ fake firms & accounts used in cyber fraud. Raid uncovers crucial evidence. Read the full investigation details.
Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Delhi government mandates a 30-day special audit of Delhi Medical Council to probe financial irregularities and recover losses. The audit targets Dr. Girish Tyagi's tenure. Full story inside.
CAG report reveals a 38% staffing shortage in CBIC audit wings, leading to a gap between planned and completed GST audits. Recovery rates remain low. Ministry urged to fill vacancies.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Odisha EOW arrests a chartered accountant and his wife from Noida for a massive Rs 20 crore fraud. Investors lured with promises of doubling money in 30 months. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Following the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, Odisha Fire Services orders a safety audit of all large restaurants. The audit will check for compliance, equipment, and emergency exits. Read more.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Telangana reports its highest fire-related fatalities in over a decade, with 163 deaths and ₹865.7 crore in property damage in 2025. Experts blame ageing infrastructure and power surges. Read for safety insights.
A CAG report tabled in the MP Assembly reveals the alarming erosion of net worth in six state PSUs, with combined losses of over ₹42,410 crore. Details on power discoms, IT parks, and MSME development failures inside.
Nagpur University holds its first senate meeting in 1.5 years with a full-time VC. Key agenda includes procedural disputes, audit delays, and operational issues. Read the full report.