Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance has conducted simultaneous raids at four locations connected to Asit Kumar Pattanayak, Deputy Ranger of Bisra Forest Range under Rourkela Forest Division, Sundargarh after arresting him on May 20 for accepting an Rs 18,000 bribe. Pattanayak demanded the bribe from a vehicle owner to release hire charges for a vehicle used [...]

Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday demanded immediate implementation of a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) students in all educational institutions, including engineering and medical colleges, and in government employment. The BJD leaders, including MPs and MLAs, submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Odisha at Raj Bhavan in this regard. The [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Law and Justice’s Department of Justice has allocated Rs 7.64 crore to Odisha for FY 2025-26 to bolster its judicial infrastructure. This has been informed by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal through his ‘X’ handle. “The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, has issued a Mother Sanction of [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet has undergone a significant restructuring, empowering ministers with greater decision-making authority while reducing the role of secretarial oversight. The Parliamentary Affairs Department issued a notification, outlining key changes approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The revamped rules, detailed in Part III of the Rules of Business for the Procedure [...]

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik expressed profound grief over the passing of renowned astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Jayant Narlikar. In a statement, Naveen said, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Padma Vibhushan Awardee astrophysicist and Kalinga Award winner Dr Jayant Narlikar. He was [...]

Bolangir: Kalandi Charan Bhuyan, a retired Junior Accountant-cum-Lease Clerk at the Office of the DFO (Territorial), Bolangir, was convicted today by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bolangir, in a bribery case. Bhuyan was found guilty of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 from a complainant in exchange for granting permission to cut exempted trees [...]

Berhampur: Berhampur Town Police have apprehended four anti-socials involved in a violent dacoity incident that left three victims injured. The arrested persons have been identified as Sameer Jena (20) of Prahallad Nagar, 4th Lane, Berhampur; Jogendra Hati (27) of Old Berhampur, Sita Dhimira Sahi; T. Akash (26) of Mangalabarpetta, Reddika Sahi and K. Charana Kumar [...]

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Indian Football Team on winning SAFF U19 Championship 2025 after defeating Bangladesh 4-3 in penalty shootout. “Congratulate Indian Football Team on winning SAFF U19 Championship 2025 after defeating Bangladesh 4-3 in penalty shootout. May the team continue its winning momentum and [...]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a high-level meeting on May 28 with the Chief Ministers of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh to address concerns surrounding the Polavaram project, according to national media reports. It would be PM Modi’s first dedicated discussion on the contentious multi-purpose irrigation project. However, Odisha Chief Minister [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has declared the branch office of the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in Bhubaneswar as a police station. The state Home Department accorded the police station status through a notification signed by Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary. The notification in this regard was issued on May 17. As per the notification, the state [...]