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.
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.
Odisha's SSEPD department serves showcause notices to DSSOs of six districts for failing to conduct a crucial survey to identify children with disabilities aged 0-6. Details inside.
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.
India launches NMHS-2, its first national mental health survey since 2015, covering all states & UTs. It aims to assess post-pandemic mental illness burden and guide policy. Read the key details.
Wasim Iqbal's unbeaten 81 guides India to a 7-wicket win over England in the Physical Disability T20 Series. Read about the thrilling match and standout performances.
Participate in India's Biggest Habit Index survey for a chance to win a ₹5000 Amazon voucher. Discover key trends shaping daily routines across the nation.
India B secured a commanding 83-run victory over India A in the first match of the Physical Disability T20 Cricket Series. Read the full match report and key performances.
Archaeologists pay tribute to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman director general, on her 100th birth anniversary. Discover her legacy, including the Diamond Triangle excavations and the golden Buddha casket find.
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.
Archaeologists & historians paid tributes to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman DG, on her 100th birth anniversary. Her work unearthed Odisha's Diamond Triangle & Buddha relics. Read about her legacy.
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.
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.
Uttarakhand's education department forms a 4-member committee to verify over 550 disability certificates submitted by teachers, aiming to curb misuse for avoiding remote postings. Report due in 15 days.
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.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
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.
Following a surge in fake disability certificate complaints, the Maharashtra government mandates fresh verification for all employees who used disability quotas. The move sparks debate over harassment vs. rooting out fraud.
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.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 on December 3. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies,' its history, and why 1.3 billion people's rights matter. Join the movement for inclusion.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec 3, 2025. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies', history since 1992, and practical steps for inclusion in India and globally.
Three decades after disability legislation, many in India still face exclusion. Discover how Karnataka is pioneering inclusive governance and setting a national example for equal rights.
Despite legal mandates, Bengaluru's public infrastructure remains largely inaccessible to persons with disabilities, highlighting systemic failures in urban governance and inclusion.
Gujarat govt extends Sant Surdas scheme benefits to persons with 60% disability, down from 80%. The change takes effect from the 2025-26 financial year. Discover the full range of state support for divyangjans.
Natwar Shyam Mishra and his wife Premlata, both living with disabilities, are transforming lives in Dhanbad through social campaigns and mentorship. Their story proves willpower conquers all. Read their inspiring journey.
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.
Dr. Kinnari Rathod, a 3-feet-tall MBBS graduate from Gujarat, wins her fight for employment. After overcoming discrimination and legal hurdles, she secures her first job as a medical officer. Read her inspiring journey.
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.
VA benefits payment shifts to December 1 due to weekend schedule. Learn about the updated payment calendar and upcoming 2026 COLA increases for disabled veterans.
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.