Odisha Plans Reservation Hike for SC, ST & SEBC Students
Odisha government plans to introduce 11.25% reservation for SEBC students and double existing quotas for SC/ST students in medical, engineering and professional courses from 2026-27.
Odisha government plans to introduce 11.25% reservation for SEBC students and double existing quotas for SC/ST students in medical, engineering and professional courses from 2026-27.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Indian Railways extends ticket booking time for Aadhaar-authenticated users from 8 AM to 4 PM starting January 5, 2026. Learn about the new IRCTC rules and chart preparation timings.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Madhya Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over petition challenging 100% reservation for women in 286 nursing faculty posts. Hearing on Jan 5.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Massive protests erupt in Jammu demanding college closure after Muslim candidates dominate admissions. Samiti members burn effigies, clash with police. Full details inside.
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.
UP Congress alleges massive reservation violations in UPSSSC lekhpal recruitment, accusing BJP of shortchanging OBC, SC, ST candidates. Details on the alleged scam and vacant posts in central universities.
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 cabinet approves ordinance for uniform reservation in teacher recruitment across state universities, replacing department-wise system. Move aims for equity & transparency. Read details.
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.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for aligning central OBC list with Odisha's SEBC list to resolve disparities in reservation benefits ahead of the 2027 Census. 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 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.
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to include 56% internal reservation hike in Constitution's 9th Schedule for legal protection. Historic move for SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Karnataka Assembly passes SC sub-classification bill, dividing 17% quota among 101 communities. The move lifts a freeze on government appointments and fulfills a Congress poll promise. 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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Karnataka govt tables Bill for 6-6-5 internal SC quota, lifting recruitment freeze. Details on categories, excluded tribes, and legal amendments 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.