Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Odisha govt invokes ESMA for 6 months, banning strikes by OMSA doctors demanding central pay scales. Doctors continue 2-hour OPD strike, threaten escalation. Read the full story.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.
A violent protest against a coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar saw a woman constable's clothes torn. Two individuals arrested following the December 27 incident. Read the full report.
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
Lecturers in Odisha's non-govt aided colleges threaten dharna and CHSE exam boycott over unresolved pay disparity. They demand UGC-mandated scales and state employee status.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Odisha High School Teacher Aspirants' Association protests, urging OSSSC to expedite the long-delayed language teacher recruitment. Candidates demand answer keys and action on delays. Read more.
Congress members staged a protest at TPCODL office in Bhubaneswar against additional security deposits. OPCC chief Bhakta Das called electricity a basic necessity and vowed state-wide agitation.
Congress NSUI activists marched in Bhopal against the proposed cutting of 8000 trees for a road project. State chief Jitu Patwari warned of environmental damage. Join the conversation on conservation.
Indian & Bangladeshi Hindus protested in London over minority killings. BHAS UK organised the peaceful demo, chanting Hanuman Chalisa & playing Bangladesh's anthem. Read more.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
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.
An 80-year-old woman collapsed and died during a DMK-led protest in Annur against the Union government's VB-GRamG Bill. Details on the incident and police case.
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.
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
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 10-year-old girl was found raped and murdered in Bhadrak, Odisha. The horrific discovery near Chandbali sparked intense local protests demanding justice.
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.
Members of VHP and Bajrang Dal staged a protest at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, condemning the lynching of a Hindu man. Police intervened as tensions rose. Read the full report.
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.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
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.
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.