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.
In a major boost to anti-Naxal operations, 34 Maoists surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. 26 carried rewards totalling Rs 84 lakh. Over 800 have quit violence in Dantewada in two years. Read more.
UP ATS arrests wanted CPI (Maoist) zonal secretary Sitaram in Varanasi. He was involved in heinous crimes across UP and Bihar and carried a Rs 50,000 reward. 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.
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.
Ten Maoists, carrying a combined reward of Rs 2.36 crore, surrendered in Madhya Pradesh, laying down AK-47 and INSAS rifles. Read the full details of this major security development.
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.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 10 Maoists from the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division surrendered in Balaghat, MP. The group includes most-wanted commander Surendar alias Kabir. Read the full story.
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.
The killing of a Maoist commander and a top ideologue's surrender highlight the decline of Left-Wing Extremism in India. Sonu's confession reveals a failed strategy. 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.
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.
A police jawan was killed in an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The operation was part of an ongoing anti-Naxal campaign in the region.
A fierce encounter broke out in a Bijapur forest between a joint security team and Naxalites during an anti-Maoist operation. The exchange of fire started in the morning in west Bastar. Read for the latest details.
A Delhi court grants bail to 9 students arrested during an India Gate protest against air pollution. The court reserves order on 7 others in a separate FIR alleging Naxal links. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Modi emphasizes transforming public perception of police and monitoring banned outfits at DGPs' conference. Read about the comprehensive security roadmap.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 37 ultras including 27 carrying collective rewards of ₹65 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. Read details.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 37 cadres surrendered in Dantewada. 27 carried collective bounties of ₹65 lakh. Learn how police efforts led to this breakthrough.
37 Naxalites including 12 women surrender in Dantewada under Poona Margem initiative. 27 carried combined bounty of Rs 65 lakh. Read the full story.
Eleven Naxalites, including two women, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Tuesday. The surrendered cadres were active in various Naxal formations. Read more about this significant development.
Odisha government increases Maoist surrender rewards by 10% over Chhattisgarh rates. New policy offers up to ₹1.20 crore for top leaders to combat Left-Wing Extremism. Read more about the strategy.
Delhi court sends 4 protesters to police custody, 13 to judicial custody after India Gate air quality demonstration turns violent. Police investigating alleged Naxal connections.
In a major blow to Maoist insurgency, 41 hardened Naxals with cumulative bounty of ₹1.2 crore surrendered in Bijapur district, pledging to return to mainstream society. Read more about this significant development.
CPI (Maoist) sends conflicting messages - seeking surrender pause while urging cadres to fight till last breath during PLGA Week. Government vows no let-up in anti-Naxal operations.
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.