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.
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.
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.
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.
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.
Forest officials in Hazaribag rescued a sick jackal suspected of eating poisoned biscuits. The animal is under observation and an investigation is underway. Read the full story.
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.
In a heartwarming rescue, four tiger cubs were saved and reunited with their mother in Mysuru's Hunsur division. Separately, a tiger was sighted multiple times at the BEML campus.
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.
Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu faced brutal treatment in Kuala Lumpur while homeless. His story exposes migrant worker exploitation. Read how help arrived.
A 25-year-old brick kiln worker from Bihar died by suicide in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. Police investigation underway amid family concerns.
Meet Shiba Shankar Jena, a Bhubaneswar tea seller who dedicates his New Year earnings and half of January income to help the underprivileged. Discover how his small stall makes a big difference in his community.
Odisha government approves 20 industrial projects across 11 districts, expected to create 7,815 jobs and boost state economy. Key sectors include renewable energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces ambitious $500 billion economy target by 2036, reveals Rs 2 lakh crore investments and 84 new industries. Read about Odisha's industrial transformation.
Panchu Pradhan, a migrant worker from Ganjam declared brain dead in Surat, gives new life to three patients through organ donation. His family's noble decision brings hope amid tragedy.
CPM and Congress demand probe into Anand Thampi's suicide after BJP denied him election ticket. Minister Sivankutty alleges corruption, land mafia links in party leadership. Read the full investigation.
Jharkhand labor officials are working to convince the widow of a deceased migrant worker to provide NOC for repatriating his body from Saudi Arabia. Learn about the mandatory requirements and ongoing efforts.
A 22-year-old student from Haryana's Pehowa was rescued from human traffickers in Belarus. Learn how authorities intervened and safety tips for students abroad.