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.
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.
Mohali district rescues 31 begging children in three days, leading Punjab's Jeevanjot campaign. 68 children saved since August. Minister warns of strict action against child trafficking.
Israeli security forces successfully rescued a civilian in Jericho after fears of a Palestinian abduction. The operation highlights ongoing tensions in the West Bank. Read the full details.
Lingamma, once an illiterate bonded labourer in Nallamala forests, is now a village sarpanch. Discover her incredible journey of resilience and democratic triumph. Read her full story.
A newborn baby was rescued after being abandoned on a rooftop in Kanpur's Manyavar Kanshiram Colony. Police are investigating the incident. Read the full story for details.
Jajpur police raided a rented house, arresting two for alleged human trafficking and rescuing four women. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Read the full details.
Violent protesters set fire to newspaper offices in Bangladesh, trapping journalists. Over 25 were rescued after a desperate plea. Details on the attack and press freedom crisis.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
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.
Adarsh Behera from Jagatsinghpur, trapped in Sudan's civil war, was rescued by Indian authorities after being held captive by paramilitary forces. Read his harrowing survival story.
A routine kidnapping probe in Erode uncovers a vast interstate child trafficking network. Over 60 individuals involved, key coordinators absconding. Read the shocking details.
A 15-year-old Nepali girl was rescued from human trafficking near the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich. The trafficker, an 18-year-old man, was arrested by a joint SSB and AHTU team. Read the full story.
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.
Two minor girls from West Bengal, missing for 10 days, were rescued in Odisha's Balasore. Four arrests made in a coordinated police operation. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Forest officials in Mysuru rescued a distressed tiger cub near Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. The cub is now under expert veterinary care. Read about the dramatic rescue operation.
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.
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda reveals Haryana's sex ratio has declined to 906, contradicting the Health Minister. He blames misuse of IVF, abortion kits, and government inaction. Read the full analysis.
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.
A 23-year-old MBA graduate from Meerut was trafficked to Myanmar, held captive, and forced to work for Chinese cyber criminals. He was rescued in a raid and repatriated to India. Read the full story.
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.
Salem health officials arrested two individuals for conducting illegal sex determination tests on three expectant mothers in Belur. The accused were caught in a raid based on a tip-off. Read the full details.
Meghalaya's social welfare department receives 24 children rescued from an unregistered Karnataka facility. Officials call for stricter SOPs to prevent improper inter-state transfers of minors.
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.