Odisha
Stay updated with the latest news and developments from Odisha. Covering politics, business, sports, entertainment, and local affairs, this section brings you real-time updates and in-depth coverage of events shaping the state.
Countdown Begins: Odisha Plus II Results Set for May 15 Release
The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has announced that the Plus Two exam results will be published by May 15, 2025. The evaluation process has been meticulously planned...
Odisha Govt Appoints Pradeep Kumar Jena as Chairperson of OERC
The Government of Odisha has announced the appointment of Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS (Retd.), as the Chairperson of the Odisha Electricity. Regulatory Commission (OERC). This decision, made under the...
Berhampur Circle Jail Achieves ‘Eat Right Campus’ Certification from FSSAI
Berhampur Circle Jail, a 162-year-old prison in Odisha, has achieved the 'Eat Right Campus' certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This remarkable milestone underscores the...
Odisha Government Boosts Hostel Facilities for Female Students
The Odisha government has taken significant strides in enhancing hostel facilities for female students pursuing higher education. Currently, 77,722 female students are enrolled across various state universities and autonomous colleges....
Talcher Public Health Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Rs 7K Bribery Scandal
Doctor Nisith Nisanth Malu, formerly the Block Public Health Officer and later Medical Officer at Talcher's Sub-Divisional Hospital, has been convicted for bribery. The Special Judge for Vigilance in Phulbani...
Balasore Court Convicts Mumbai Travel Agent for Rs 1.2 Crore Haj Fraud
The OPID Court in Balasore, Odisha, has sentenced Mumbai-based Nabeel Abdul Mubin Shaikh to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for defrauding 189 Muslim devotees in the name of Haj pilgrimage...
Demand for MLA Salary Hike Sparks Heated Debate in Odisha Assembly
The ongoing debate over MLA salaries in the state's Assembly has intensified, with members of both ruling and opposition parties urging a hike. The MLAs expressed frustration during legislative inactivity,...
Heightened Security in Sambalpur for Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations
A day after the Orissa High Court permitted Hanuman Jayanti processions in Sambalpur, the district administration has ramped up security measures to ensure peaceful celebrations. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mukesh...
Athamallik Senior Revenue Assistant Caught Taking Rs 20K Bribe
Odisha Vigilance apprehended Satya Priya Nayak, Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) at Athamallik Tahasil Office in Angul, on March 28, 2025. Nayak was caught in the act while demanding and accepting...
Orissa High Court issues notice to government over APAAR ID mandate in school
The Orissa High Court has admitted a public interest petition challenging the mandatory implementation of the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) for school students in Odisha. The petition, filed...
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