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.
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.
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.
Jharkhand DGP Tadasa Mishra inspected the Hazaribag open jail, reviewed inmate facilities, and assured benefits under the state's surrender policy. 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.
Odisha's revised surrender policy yields results as 22 Maoists, including leaders, give up arms. DGP aims for insurgency-free India by March 2026. Read more.
In a significant boost to anti-Naxal operations, 22 extremists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district. This follows 34 surrenders in Chhattisgarh last week, highlighting the impact of rehabilitation schemes and sustained security efforts. Read more.
Leading doctors at Kolkata's MRC 25 summit predict a boom in robotic therapy & AI for rehab in India over the next 5-7 years, focusing on patient-centric tech solutions.
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.
In a major breakthrough, 22 Maoists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district following a significant increase in state surrender rewards. The move aims to weaken Left-Wing Extremism. Read the full 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.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Odisha announces AI integration from school level, deploys tools across 41 departments. The state, India's first with an AI policy, aims to become a national AI hub. Read more.
Odisha's Investors' Meet in Hyderabad generated Rs 38,700 crore in investment commitments, promising over 20,000 jobs. CM Majhi leads the drive. Read more.
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.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi positions state as top pharma & medical devices investment destination. New policy & parks attract Rs 7,043 crore proposals, 45 MoUs signed. Read more.
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.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 10 Maoists, including commander Surendar alias Kabir, surrendered in Balaghat. The operation involved backchannel talks via a forest guard and a Rs 35 lakh rehab package. Read the inside story.
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.
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.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai claims Maoism may be eradicated before March 31, 2026. Read about the crackdown, surrender figures, and rehabilitation plans.
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.
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.