Jaundice Hits JNV Gurujang: 2 Staff Positive, 12 Students Recover
Two staff members at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gurujang, test positive for jaundice. 12 students recover, but 62 were affected before school closure. Latest updates here.
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Odisha Slashes Stamp Duty for Apartment Common Area Registration
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
PHED Engineer Caught Taking iPhone as Bribe in Jhalawar
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests PHED superintending engineer in Jhalawar for allegedly demanding an iPhone to clear bills. Cash, silver, property deeds seized. Read the full story.
Bihar corruption FIRs double in 2025, bribery cases spike
Bihar recorded a historic 122 corruption FIRs in 2025, nearly double the 25-year average. Bribery cases formed 81% of the total. Read about the intensified crackdown and new prosecution strategies.
Odisha clears 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 cr
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 launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme
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's Final BCPPER Plan for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Soon
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.
Two Odisha Engineers Arrested for Taking Bribe from Contractor
Odisha vigilance arrested two engineers for accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe to clear bills. The duo, caught red-handed, allegedly demanded a 4.5% commission on a Rs 25 lakh project. Read the full details.
UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Odisha Approves 55 New Hotel Projects Worth Rs 3,211 Cr
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 Adds 151 Posts to OPSC 2025 Exam After Protest
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.
Coimbatore Crime Rate Falls, Drug Cases Increase in 2025
Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.
Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Speedy Disposal of Land Cases
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
ACB Vijayawada: 115 Cases in 2025, 46% Conviction Rate
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
Odisha's Vigilance Sees Record 125 Cases in 9 Months
Odisha govt refers a record 125 corruption cases to vigilance in 9 months, disposes 488 cases in 2025. CM Majhi pushes for a corruption-free state. Read more on the crackdown.
Kochi: 8 drug cases, 116 drunk driving cases on NYE
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Bihar Govt May Take Cognisance of Land Cases Against Lalu
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha stated the state government could examine land-related cases against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav if raised in public forums. Read the latest political developments.
Haryana Vigilance: 186 arrests, Rs 1.03 cr seized in 2025
Haryana's anti-corruption drive in 2025 led to 186 arrests and recovery of Rs 1.03 crore in 147 operations. Read the full report on the crackdown against corrupt officials and private persons.
Odisha Vigilance achieves record 237% case disposal rate in 2025
Odisha's anti-corruption agency sets a historic high with a 237% case disposal rate in 2025, convicting 135 individuals including 20 Class-I officers. Discover the key figures and strategies behind this crackdown.
Patna VIB's Record Year: 95 Public Servants Arrested in 7 Months
Patna's Vigilance Investigation Bureau had a record-breaking 2025 with 95 arrests, 27 FIRs, and 16 convictions. DG J S Gangwar reveals details of high-profile scams and seizures worth crores. Read more.
Majhi's 2025: Jobs, Ports & Rs 16 Lakh Cr for Odisha
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.
Police SI, Constable Caught Taking Bribe in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
ACB Nanded traps a police sub-inspector and constable for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Both officers attached to Airport police station arrested. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Odisha Govt Announces Free Bus Travel for School Students
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 to develop 25 birthplaces of icons as heritage museums
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.
Odisha launches 491 new Anganwadi centres virtually
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.
Odisha HC sets Jan 13 deadline for Lokayukta report
Orissa High Court directs state govt to file report on Lokayukta search committee by Jan 13. The anti-corruption body has been defunct for over a year, stalling hundreds of cases.
Odisha fast-tracks Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip economic hub
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.
22 Maoists surrender in Odisha, lured by enhanced bounty
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 AG Audit for Forest Dept's Thar Vehicle Procurement
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's Urban Expansion: New NACs & Municipalities Notified
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.
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