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.
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.
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.
Karnataka DGP Prisons Alok Kumar, during a Mangaluru inspection, stated that effective prison management can resolve 60% of law and order problems. Read his insights on crime control.
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.
Security heightened at Ludhiana Central Jail after a violent inmate clash left officials hurt. 24 inmates booked, investigation underway. Read the latest updates on the prison safety review.
A surprise night inspection at Ballari Central Jail led to the seizure of banned mobile phones and accessories. An FIR has been filed under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
Maharashtra prison department extends Ayushman Bharat health insurance to all inmates, focusing on elderly prisoners. Special drive ensures cashless treatment. Read more.
Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarifies viral prison videos are from BJP's tenure. Data reveals 153 cases registered for banned items in prisons over two years. Read the full story.
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.
Bengaluru Central Prison officials seized 79 mobile phones, sharp weapons, and cash in a surprise raid. A case is registered under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
A major security drive across Karnataka prisons led to the seizure of over 1,600 mobile phones and 1.5 kg of ganja. The crackdown highlights ongoing challenges in curbing illegal activities within correctional facilities.
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.
CJI Surya Kant calls for modernising India's prisons with digital training & UK-style monitoring chips. Aim: transform jails into 'engines of reintegration'. Read the full plan.
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.
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
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.
Supreme Court expresses shock as an undertrial is not produced for 55 hearings. Probe ordered into systemic gaps, staff shortages due to VIP duties, and flawed prisoner transport.
In a major security crackdown, authorities seized 14 mobile phones from Amritsar Central Jail. The raid highlights ongoing contraband issues in Punjab prisons. Read the full report.
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.
Punjab's prison department launches 11 IT hubs to provide vocational training and rehabilitation for inmates, aiming to reduce recidivism and aid reintegration. A step towards reform.
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.
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.