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Naveen Patnaik's Salary Sacrifice: Why He's Donating Rs 3.6 Lakh to Odisha's Poor
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik declines the increased Rs 3.62 lakh monthly LoP salary, requesting the Odisha government use the funds for poverty alleviation programs.
ECoR's Solar-Powered Surveillance: How Drones and CCTVs Boost Railway Safety
East Coast Railway installs solar-powered CCTV cameras and deploys surveillance drones across three divisions to enhance passenger safety and protect railway assets.
Malkangiri Violence Report: Ministerial Delegation Submits Findings to CM Majhi
Odisha ministerial delegation submits report on Malkangiri violence to CM Mohan Majhi after tribal woman's murder sparked attacks on Bengali-speaking residents.
BJD Demands Action: BJP MLA's Gandhi Remarks and Alleged Misogyny Spark Outrage
BJD delegation meets Odisha Governor, demands action against BJP MLA Santosh Khatua for controversial remarks against Gandhi and alleged indecent behavior toward women.
Odisha CM's Promise: 'You're Now Part of Our Future' Amid CAA Rollout
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi distributed citizenship certificates to 35 applicants under the CAA, welcoming them to India's future and praising PM Modi's leadership.
Odisha CM's Charge to 591 New Officers: Duty, Integrity, and a Corruption-Free Future
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi advises 591 newly appointed engineers and officers to prioritize public service and integrity, highlighting major state recruitment and irrigation plans.
Odisha's Special Court: Fast-Tracking 37 Cases Against Maoist Leader Azad
Odisha establishes a special court to expedite over 35 pending cases against jailed Maoist leader Dunna Kesava Rao, alias Azad, including serious charges.
Malkangiri Violence: BJD Sends Team Amid Tribal Woman's Murder Mystery
BJD sends a seven-member team to Malkangiri to assess violence triggered by a tribal woman's murder, as hundreds flee and security forces deploy.
Odisha BJP's Strategic Workshop: Charting a Roadmap for Viksit Bharat
Odisha BJP leaders, including CM Majhi, hold a crucial state-level workshop to strengthen the party and plan its roadmap for a developed India and prosperous Odisha.
Odisha Congress Crisis: Why a Veteran's Letter to Sonia Gandhi Reveals Deep Rifts
Senior leader Mohammed Moquim writes to Sonia Gandhi, alleging misguided leadership and demoralized workers after Congress's repeated electoral defeats in Odisha.
Barabati Stadium Expansion: Odisha CM Hints at Major Capacity Boost After India Win
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reveals a proposal to expand Cuttack's historic Barabati Stadium is under consideration, following India's T20I victory there.
Odisha's Mahanadi Water Battle: Deputy CM Leads High-Stakes Panel
Odisha forms high-level committee chaired by Deputy CM to guide state's strategy in the complex Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh.
Odisha MLAs Get Major Pay Hike: Salaries Triple Amid Public Scrutiny
Odisha MLAs get over 3x salary hike, with CM's pay reaching Rs 3.74 lakh monthly. The hike is effective retroactively from June 2024.
Odisha's Education Crisis: CAG Reveals Shocking Fund Mismanagement and Falling Enrolment
A CAG audit reveals major lapses in Odisha's school education system, including poor fund utilisation, declining enrolment, and inadequate infrastructure.
Odisha Assembly's Winter Session Cut Short: What 22 Lost Days Mean
Odisha's winter session ends 22 days ahead of schedule after 11 working days. Key bills passed amid heated debates on crime, unemployment, and migration.
Malkangiri Violence: BJD MLA Warns of "Mini-Manipur" Amid Tribal Tensions
Senior BJD MLA raises alarm over Malkangiri's law and order, drawing parallels to Manipur violence and demanding urgent government action in Odisha.
GELS 2025 Concludes: How the Puri Declaration Aims to Unite India's Clean-Energy Future
India's first COP-style clean energy summit concluded with a draft Puri Declaration and four strategic MoUs to accelerate research and deployment for a resilient energy transition.
Naveen Patnaik's Sharp Critique: Why Odisha's Development Funds Go Unspent
Former CM Naveen Patnaik questions Odisha's development spending, alleging only 39% of budget used. He claims state government neglect is causing widespread suffering.
Malkangiri Violence: Internet Blackout Amid Tribal Clash Over Headless Body
Internet suspended and heavy forces deployed in Odisha's Malkangiri as tribal violence erupts over a woman's murder, with a headless body found in a river.
Odisha Student Tragedy: Patnaik Blasts Govt Over 'Inaction' on Prior Threats
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik questions Odisha govt's inaction after a female student's death in Rajgangpur, citing ignored prior threats and law & order failure.
Odisha Emerges as Top Investment Hub: Rs 7 Lakh Crore Approved Since June
Odisha Minister Sampad Swain announces over Rs 7 lakh crore in approved projects, creating 4.5 lakh jobs, as the state becomes a top investment destination.
Odisha's 100-Year-Old Doctor Reveals Shocking Act of Generosity for Healthcare
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi lauds 100-year-old Dr K. Lakshmi Bai for donating Rs 3.4 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for oncology research on her birthday.
Odisha's Sacred Bet: How a Rs 313 Crore Temple Revamp Aims to Fuel an Industrial Hub
Odisha CM Majhi lays foundation for Maa Tarini temple's Rs 313 crore redevelopment and announces plans to transform Keonjhar into a major industrial and steel hub.
Naveen Patnaik Slams Odisha Govt: Repeated Exam Cancellations 'Alarming'
Former CM Naveen Patnaik calls repeated exam cancellations in Odisha alarming, saying they shatter youth aspirations and demand urgent government action.
Odisha on High Alert: Massive Security for India-South Africa T20 Clash
Over 1,700 police personnel deployed in Cuttack for the high-voltage India vs South Africa T20 match at Barabati Stadium. Full security details inside.