Pradhan Pushes Odisha to Reconstitute Backward Classes Panel
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to urgently reconstitute the inactive State Backward Classes Commission, crucial for 216 SEBC communities' welfare. Read more.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to urgently reconstitute the inactive State Backward Classes Commission, crucial for 216 SEBC communities' welfare. Read more.
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.
Azad Samaj Party's Chandrashekhar accuses govt of removing backward & Dalit votes via Special Intensive Revision. He also criticizes MNREGA fund cuts. Read full details.
A woman from Jagatsinghpur accuses police of assaulting her minor son. Police refute claims, citing video of child with illegal firearm. The case is now with the Odisha Human Rights Commission.
Ganjam administration revises school timings to 10 AM-4 PM for student safety. Kandhamal halts morning classes. Berhampur opens night shelters for homeless. Details inside.
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
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.
The central OBC list remains frozen since 2018, with no new inclusions or exclusions, as the government hesitates to act on the Rohini Commission report. Discover the political and legal gridlock.
A 17-year-old boy details the horrific gang rape of his friend in Bhubaneswar. The attackers filmed the assault and threatened to leak the video. Police have made arrests.
MPPSC unveils its 2026 exam calendar, offering early clarity for aspirants. Key exams for State Services, Engineering, and Assistant Professor posts scheduled from Jan to Sept 2026. Plan your preparation now!
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.
Delhi government orders online classes for Nursery to Class V due to severe air quality. Higher grades continue in hybrid mode. Get the latest updates on school closures.
Delhi government suspends offline classes till Class 5 due to severe air pollution. Online classes made mandatory. Read the latest updates and safety guidelines.
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.
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.
Despite legal hurdles stalling the 42% BC reservation in Telangana's local body polls, major parties are informally backing BC candidates. The High Court stay and pending Presidential assent create a complex electoral scenario. Read more.
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.
Unprotected sex drives 70% of HIV cases in Odisha. The state expands testing, awareness via Red Ribbon Clubs & NGOs, but young adults remain vulnerable. Learn about the ongoing battle.
Madhya Pradesh launches its first Social Impact Bond project, aiming to skill and place 600 candidates from backward classes in Japan and Germany. A ₹100 crore budget is allocated.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
NCP's Supriya Sule demands cancellation of Maharashtra civic polls, alleging misuse of money power and bias by election bodies. Bombay High Court delays result declaration.
A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.
Karnataka's caste census faces delays as 13 departments miss deadlines for submitting crucial secondary data. The state government issues a final reminder to ensure compliance.
Rajasthan's rural development faces crisis as Centre withholds Rs 3,000 crore due to delayed panchayat polls. Vital sanitation, water, and road projects stalled. Learn the full impact.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.