Odisha CKD Crisis: 7,000 Cases in 2 Districts Need Study
Sambalpur and Cuttack districts report 7,000 CKD cases in 3 years, but lack government studies to identify causes like heavy metals in water.
Sambalpur and Cuttack districts report 7,000 CKD cases in 3 years, but lack government studies to identify causes like heavy metals in water.
The Orissa High Court criticized government authorities for bureaucratic delays in processing quarry permit applications, warning that such inaction hampers public works and harms citizens.
Kadirenahalli in south Bengaluru battles ongoing garbage issues with overflowing kiosks, black spots, and civic neglect, causing health hazards and inconvenience to locals and pedestrians.
A 2.5-km stretch in Cuttack from Ranihat to Matrubhaban School has become an unauthorized parking zone, causing severe traffic jams and safety risks for commuters and pedestrians daily.
Odisha government signs MoU with IIT Kharagpur to address traffic congestion and road safety in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. CM Majhi launches multiple initiatives including a vehicle alert system.
Papu Das, a 40-year-old fish seller, was killed near Kathajodi river. Police detain two suspects, probe alcohol influence. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
Cuttack Police dismantle a major Telegram-based investment fraud network, arresting 7 and freezing over Rs 90 lakh. Learn how the scam operated and the evidence seized.
Odisha reels under severe cold wave. Bhubaneswar at 9.4°C, Cuttack records coldest night in 40 years at 8.6°C. IMD forecasts conditions to persist. Read for details and impact.
Bhubanananda Orissa School of Engineering (BOSE), Cuttack, secured the top rank in Odisha's polytechnic ranking. The report, released by Minister Sampad Swain, assessed 109 institutes on 7 key parameters. Discover the full list and key findings.
Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi in Cuttack become Odisha's first fully solar-powered tribal villages. 80 households now have clean, reliable electricity, boosting education and livelihoods. Discover this green milestone!
Court proceedings in Cuttack and Sambalpur were halted for hours after bomb threat emails. Evacuation protocols were activated, but no suspicious objects were found. Read the full story.
Security heightened at courts in Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Deogarh after anonymous bomb threats. Police investigation underway, CM Majhi urges seriousness. Read for details.
A 24-year-old man from Cuttack was arrested for storing child sexual abuse material. Police warn it's a serious crime. Read about the international collaboration that led to his arrest.
Odisha govt bans construction from 6 PM to 10 AM & halts all demolition in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack to control dust pollution. Strict penalties for violations. Read more.
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.
Suspended constable Deepak Kumar Rout, arrested for murdering his second wife, now faces interrogation over the 2022 suspicious death of his first wife. Both women had Rs 1 crore insurance policies. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha Vigilance arrested CRRI police station IIC Bijay Kumar Barik for taking a Rs 40,000 bribe from a liquor trader. Rs 5 lakh unaccounted cash & jewellery seized. Read details.
Orissa High Court directs state to explain teacher deployment for CRCC roles, stressing it hampers students' right to education. Next hearing on Jan 13.
Tangi police arrest three men for the brutal murder of Mohammed Shoaib and Prasanta Jena near Nirgundi railway station. The victims were allegedly lynched by a garage owner and workers. Read the full investigation details.
Indore's sanitation scandal: 13 dead, 1000+ ill from poisoned water. A damaged pipeline allowed sewage into supply, raising serious questions about India's cleanest city model. Read the full investigation.
Two young men were brutally killed by garage workers in Tangi, Cuttack, on Wednesday. Police have detained suspects and are investigating the alleged theft and mob justice. Read for details.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
A government girls' high school in Chitaguppa, Bidar, has only one toilet for 200+ students and staff, a problem persisting for 12 years. Students face health risks and long queues daily.
The grand new Cuttack Chandi Temple is nearing completion. The crucial Ratna Muda ritual is scheduled for January 5, with the entire Rs 70-crore project set to finish by Odia New Year. Discover the details.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Nagpur grapples with severe sanitation issues as food stalls dump wastewater, open urination persists, and garbage piles up. Citizens demand action. Read more.
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.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces cancellation after permission withdrawal. Organizers cry conspiracy, seek Naveen Patnaik's intervention. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reviewed plans to transform SCB Medical College into a world-class institution, including a 17-floor parking complex and new hostels. Details inside.