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.
A social audit in Telangana exposes over 37,000 government employees, including senior officers, illegally benefiting from poverty schemes. Details inside.
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
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.
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Odisha government to release detailed notification for Teacher Recruitment 2026 for 15,000+ posts. Check eligibility, OTET requirement, and application process details here.
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.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary increase. The move, which would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India, is likely to be withdrawn. Read more.
CAG K Sanjay Murthy reveals serious flaws in India's DBT system, with thousands of crores transferred without verification due to poor data integration. Read the full audit concerns.
Odisha's Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana prioritizes widow remarriage with Rs 51,000 financial aid. Learn about eligibility, budget, and its social impact.
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.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes BJP government for canceling recruitment exams, urging transparency. Job aspirants face uncertainty. Read the full story.
Forum for Good Governance questions high cost of Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills by-election, urges CEO for audit. Officials defend spending citing modern measures like drone surveillance.
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.