Odisha ESMA on Striking Doctors; OPD Strike Continues
Odisha govt invokes ESMA for 6 months, banning strikes by OMSA doctors demanding central pay scales. Doctors continue 2-hour OPD strike, threaten escalation. Read the full story.
Odisha govt invokes ESMA for 6 months, banning strikes by OMSA doctors demanding central pay scales. Doctors continue 2-hour OPD strike, threaten escalation. Read the full story.
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.
Women in Odisha's Ghoghar village impose strict fines and social boycott to combat liquor-related issues, demanding government action. Read their powerful story.
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.
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.
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
Lecturers in Odisha's non-govt aided colleges threaten dharna and CHSE exam boycott over unresolved pay disparity. They demand UGC-mandated scales and state employee status.
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.
Odisha High School Teacher Aspirants' Association protests, urging OSSSC to expedite the long-delayed language teacher recruitment. Candidates demand answer keys and action on delays. Read more.
Congress members staged a protest at TPCODL office in Bhubaneswar against additional security deposits. OPCC chief Bhakta Das called electricity a basic necessity and vowed state-wide agitation.
Former BJP MLA and noted women's leader Sanchita Mohanty passed away at 67. A champion for women, Dalits, and farmers, she served Korei from 2004-2009. Read more.
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.
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
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.
A 10-year-old girl was found raped and murdered in Bhadrak, Odisha. The horrific discovery near Chandbali sparked intense local protests demanding justice.
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.
Odisha government approves a memorial museum for Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das at Shailabala Women's College in Cuttack. The museum will preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Read more about this tribute.
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.
Former CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes Odisha govt over gang rape of a teen, accusing it of failing on women's safety. Deputy CM Parida & Law Minister Harichandan defend swift police action. Read the full political clash.
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.
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.
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.