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.
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 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 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.
In a unique move, NHAI deploys 60 headquarters officers for on-ground checks of highway maintenance, user comfort, and safety. Officials must log defects in real-time via the NHAI One app. Read more.
Despite spending Rs 415 crore on relaying 5,215 roads, Coimbatore's key stretches like Vilankurichi-Thaneerpandal and Nallampalayam-Sanganoor are in shambles, causing accidents and dust pollution. Residents demand urgent action.
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.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC's order enhancing monthly maintenance for a wife from Rs 50,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh. Husband directed to clear arrears. Read the full legal battle details.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
Bombay High Court clarifies a father must pay Rs 50,000 monthly to each minor daughter individually. Justice Deshpande modifies family court order, citing insufficient collective amount. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
PC Meena, in his second stint as GMDA CEO, prioritizes road repairs and infrastructure monitoring. He sets a 15-day deadline for potholes and introduces a 3-year maintenance zone system for Gurgaon.
A recent Bengaluru court order on maintenance fee payments for apartment owners has ignited a major debate between residents' welfare associations and property owners. Learn the details and implications.
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.
Subros lands a major ₹52.18 crore AMC order from Indian Railways for cab HVAC units, boosting its FY25 railway segment order book to ₹86.35 crore. Details inside.
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.
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.
Bombay High Court freezes Rs 34 lakh transferred by a man to his mother and brother, calling it a systematic attempt to avoid paying maintenance to his wife and daughter. Read the full details.
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.
Odisha government to implement proven road safety measures from successful states after recording 5,739 fatalities in 2023. Learn about the new initiatives and partnerships.
Odisha transport department unveils comprehensive road safety strategy for Dec-Mar period. District-specific plans, SOP for picnic spots aim to reduce accidents during high-risk winter season.
Allahabad High Court rules unemployed husbands must pay maintenance to wives. Justice Saurav Lavania upholds Family Court order in landmark judgment. Read details.
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.