ODISHA NEWS
Odisha orders automatic salary cut for employees who default on maintenance payment to divorced wife: Here's how it will work
The Odisha government has ordered automatic salary deductions for state employees who fail to pay court-mandated alimony or maintenance to estranged wives and children. The amount will be transferred directly to beneficiaries, with cases to be tracked through the state’s HRMS system.
Odisha cabinet approves bill to create economic region development bodies, Rs 2,995-cr scheme for tribals
Odisha's cabinet approved a bill to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for urban growth. This initiative aims to develop integrated economic corridors across the state. A Rs 2,995-crore livelihood mission for tribal households was also cleared. The Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission 2.0 will span five years. Six proposals from the Water Resources Department were also approved.
Odisha Police prepare for major offensive against Maoists in Gandhamardan hills
Odisha anti-Maoist operation: ADG (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sanjeeb Panda said Odisha Police are optimistic about meeting the March 31 deadline for declaring the state, as well as the country 'Naxal-free'.
At least eight migrant workers from West Bengal assaulted in Chhattisgarh, say Trinamool sources
These eight migrants from Purulia district (six from Mufassal Police Station and two from Arsha Police Station) had been working at Jai Durga Bakery in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, Trinamool claimed. They have returned to Bengal after the incident.
Odisha in 2025: Security gains, industrial push amid tragedies and turmoil
One of the major positives for the state was its progress towards becoming a Naxal-free state, with security forces neutralising six red rebels, including CPI(Maoist) central committee member Ganesh Uike, who carried a bounty of Rs 1.1 crore on his head.
A secret room full of cash, gold biscuits & more: What Odisha vigilance found from house of forest officer whose salary was Rs 70K
Odisha Vigilance officials exposed a massive corruption scheme, unearthing a hidden fortune exceeding Rs 1.44 crore in cash, gold, and silver from Deputy Ranger Rama Chandra Nepak's residence. The raids across multiple locations revealed a secret chamber concealing a significant portion of the illicit wealth, prompting an investigation into the source of his disproportionate assets.
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PM Modi to launch railway projects worth Rs 2,750 crore during visit to Odisha on Friday
Narendra Modi will inaugurate development projects in Odisha. The projects are worth over Rs 19,000 crore. Railway infrastructure works of Rs 2,750 crore are included. He will attend the BJP-led state government's first anniversary event. Modi will lay foundation stones for railway lines. He will also dedicate railway lines and freight facilities to the nation.
Odisha: Koraput district records highest rainfall in 24 years, orange alert issued for other parts
Koraput district in Odisha had its highest rainfall in 24 years, prompting an orange alert for several districts due to anticipated heavy rainfall. The southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, with forecasts predicting its further movement into Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Odisha planning ₹4,000-crore ship recycling hub near Paradip port, says top official
The Odisha government announces support for a ₹4,000-crore ship recycling hub near Paradip port, two new ports at Inchuri and Bahuda with private sector participation, and investments in railway tracks for mineral evacuation. Hydrogen manufacturing is expected by 2026. The state also plans to develop data centres and an electronic city.
CBI court grants bail to 3 arrested in Odisha bribery case
A CBI court in Odisha granted bail to three individuals arrested in a bribery case involving a CPSU general manager and contractors. The CBI had seized ₹10 lakh and is investigating alleged corruption related to awarding work orders. Senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi, summoned for questioning, was transferred by the state government.
Theatre actor playing demon in Ramayana kills pig on stage, eats raw meat, arrested
A 45-year-old actor in Odisha was arrested for ripping the stomach of a live pig on stage during a Ramayana play and eating its meat. The incident, which occurred in Ganjam district, led to statewide outrage and condemnation. Videos went viral, and animal rights activists called for action.
Biju Patnaik airport in Odisha announces flights to 5 new destinations from 2025
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, will launch flights to five new destinations in 2025. Starting January, IndiGo will fly to Indore (4 days/week) and Dehradun (3 days/week). Air India Express will offer flights to Lucknow and Jaipur (3 days/week) and daily flights to Cochin. Flights to Bengaluru will commence from January 4.
Naveen Patnaik has concrete plan to take Odisha to top; BJD to sweep polls: V K Pandian
"People are so much in love with him and they appreciate his work. They know the state is in safe hands and their progress is guaranteed with Naveen Babu at the helm of affairs," said Pandian, who served as the chief minister's private secretary before quitting his nearly 25-year-long bureaucratic career last year to join the BJD.
Toll in Odisha boat capsize rises to 7 with recovery of 5 more bodies
A tragic incident unfolded in Odisha's Jharsuguda as a boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized in the Mahanadi River on Friday. The aftermath left a 35-year-old woman dead, while seven individuals, including three children, remain unaccounted for. Authorities have been engaged in a relentless search and rescue operation, with over 40 individuals already saved from the water.
Huge cache of arms, weapons recovered in Odisha's Similipal
The Odisha police on Wednesday recovered a huge cache of arms, which includes more than 165 weapons, gunpowder, and other armaments, from Odisha's Similipal, officials said.
Denial of maternity leave an assault on women's dignity and fundamental rights: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court in India has ruled that the refusal to grant maternity leave to a female employee is “an assault on their dignity and right to life”. The case was lodged by assistant teacher Swornalata Dash after her request was rejected by the district education officer.
Odisha train crash: Senior engineer's sudden dissenting note raises eyebrows
The officer, based on a ‘datalogger’ report, has claimed that the signal was green for Coromandel Express "to take the main line and not the loop line".
'Loud thud... everything went in all directions': Train accident survivors recount tales of horror
The train, which was running a little over three hours late from its schedule, was moving towards its next stop Balasore, some 20 km away, when the accident took place around 7 pm on Friday.
Engine drivers, guards of 2 trains injured in Odisha accident
"The loco pilot, assistant loco pilot and the guard of Coromandel Express and the guard of the Bengaluru-Howrah Express are being treated in different hospitals," senior divisional commercial manager of South Eastern Railway's Kharagpur division, Rajesh Kumar, said.
Jairam Ramesh ridicules Naveen Patnaik, says BJD in mock fight with BJP in Odisha
Pillorying Patnaik, who is also the BJD chief, the Congress leader said "When the PM asks the CM to sit, he sits. His MPs also do what the PM says. The two parties work together at the Centre and indulge in mock fights in Odisha," said Ramesh at the press conference in which senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh was present.
Odisha at cusp of economic revolution: PwC India head
"Odisha is at the cusp of an economic revolution and we are happy to partner stakeholders like FICCI in this journey to help the state emerge as an economic powerhouse," PwC India chairperson Sanjeev Krishan said.
Odisha to distribute five kilograms of rice to people left out of central scheme
The state government had earlier extended the benefit of 5 kg of free rice for the beneficiaries of SFSS from December 2021 to March 2022 after the Centre launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Odisha logs 11,607 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths
At least 991 children were among the new patients and the positivity ratio stood at 16.7 per cent as the fresh infections were detected from 69,502 sample tests in the last 24 hours, the state health department said.
Religious places, malls, hotels to remain closed in Odisha till June 30
Most states are set to reopen such public spots from Monday after a gap of over two months, as the country prepares for a calibrated exit from the coronavirus-induced lockdown by easing more restrictions in the non-containment zones.
Coronavirus lockdown: Power tariff remains unchanged in Odisha
The commission issued this order by rejecting the request of power distribution companies like CESU, Southco, Nesco and Wesco to hike power tariff in the state.
Odisha to invoke NSA for attacks against doctors and healthcare personnel
Prompted by attacks on health care professionals in Madhya Pradesh and elsewhere and the refusal to allow the burial of two doctors in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik promised to honour doctors and healthcare professionals who caught the virus and died doing their duty as martyrs.
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Bhadrak to be shut down for 48 hours on fears of community transmission
“Because we fear community transmission, we have to take our surveillance to the next step. Taking advantage of this 48 hours shut down – from Friday 8 pm to Sunday 8 pm -- tracing as per WHO protocols will be carried out by administrative agencies. We need your continuing cooperation to fight this COVID19 pandemic,” said state chief secretary, Asit Kumar Tripathy.
Coal India to set up 500 bed COVID hospital in Odisha
Coal India subsidiary, Mahanadi Coalfields will finance a 500 bedded state-of-the-art COVID hospital in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar that is scheduled to become operational in a fortnight.
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