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's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Transform your small balcony into a bird haven! Discover 8 easy-to-grow plants like Sunflower and Tulsi that provide food and shelter, boosting urban biodiversity. Start your green sanctuary today!
Discover why the Snake Plant is trending as the ultimate houseplant for 2026. From NASA-backed air purification to Vastu benefits and zero maintenance, learn why it's replacing the Tulsi. Get yours today!
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.
India strongly condemns the demolition of a centuries-old Lord Vishnu statue at the Preah Vihear temple during Thai-Cambodia border clashes. MEA demands investigation and protection of cultural heritage.
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 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.
Excise officials in KR Nagar, Mysuru, arrested two individuals and seized 974 grams of dry ganja near Thopamma temple. The accused were allegedly transporting the contraband for sale. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
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.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
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.
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Ganja seizures in Trichy have nearly tripled in 2025. Smugglers are now using roads and intra-state trains as authorities intensify checks on interstate routes. Read the full report.
Prakasam district police seized 7kg of ganja in a major drug bust at Ongole railway station and on Alappuzha Express. Five persons from Jharkhand and Bihar detained. Public urged to report drug crimes via toll-free numbers.
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A man and woman were arrested in Coimbatore for purchasing 29kg of ganja chocolates online. Police say they planned a Goa trip. Read the full details of the NDPS case.
Your lush garden might be a haven for snakes. Discover which moisture-loving plants create ideal conditions for snakes and learn practical tips to make your garden safer without removing all greenery.
A traffic dispute in Gurugram's Sector-31 escalated into violence, leading to the complete destruction of a luxury Mercedes-Benz by security guards. No police complaint has been filed. Details inside.
Discover how six resilient plants like date palms and pomegranates produce vital food in arid landscapes. Learn their survival secrets and importance for desert communities.
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.
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A devastating fire gutted a house in Bamanwada, Nanoda, destroying cash, gold ornaments, and wedding preparations. The family suspects foul play. Read the full report.
Arrests under NDPS Act in Andhra Pradesh skyrocketed over 250% from 2018 to 2024. State ranks 2nd in ganja seizures, with Sheelavathi strain from AOB region dominating the illicit market. Read the full investigation.
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested three drug traffickers and seized heroin and ganja worth over Rs 3.10 crore in coordinated operations in Gorakhpur and Bhadohi. 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.
Discover 8 beautiful indoor plants that evolved under forest canopies and need indirect light. Learn how to protect their delicate leaves from scorching and ensure lush, healthy growth in your Indian home.
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.
Discover 7 resilient winter plants that can survive snow and extreme cold. Gardeners swear by these hardy species for adding beauty and hope to frosty gardens.