In a significant development, the Odisha government has initiated a major overhaul of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee in Puri. This move aims to enhance transparency and ensure fair representation in the temple’s administration. New Guidelines for Committee Formation The Odisha Law Department has issued new guidelines for recommending and nominating members to the…
A day after landslides struck two villages in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the death toll rose significantly, highlighting the severity of this natural disaster. Rising Death Toll and IMD Warning As of Wednesday, the death toll from the landslides in Wayanad reached at least 167, with officials warning that this number could rise further. The India…
Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Delhi-NCR yesterday, resulting in multiple fatalities, school closures, and severe disruptions across the region. Record Rainfall and Red Alert Delhi experienced an unprecedented downpour, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert. Parts of the city recorded the highest rainfall in recent years, causing widespread waterlogging and…
Corruption in Cooperative Banks: A Historical Concern Corruption within cooperative banks has been a recurring issue across various regions and times, reflecting systemic weaknesses and the need for robust oversight. From the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank crisis to numerous other instances, the integrity of cooperative banking institutions has often been questioned. Recent Revelations…
New Government Faces Challenges With the newly elected government taking charge in Odisha, one of the foremost challenges is ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the state’s welfare schemes. Among the critical issues addressed is the discovery of a significant number of ghost ration card holders under the food security scheme. Ghost Ration Cards Discovered…
Privilege Motion against PM filed by Congress’s Charanjit Singh Channi · Move came a day after PM posted Anurag Thakur’s entire speech on X · Remarks led to Opposition ruckus in Parliament Channi’s Privilege Motion On Tuesday, Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi escalated a political controversy by moving a Privilege Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…
In a bid to improve workplace efficiency, the Finance Department of Odisha has mandated a biometric attendance recording system for all its employees. As per the new order, every employee is required to punch in and out daily and maintain a minimum of 7.5 hours at the office. This move is part of a broader…
INDIA Bloc Stages Protest in Delhi On Tuesday, the Opposition INDIA bloc staged a significant protest in Delhi, rallying around the deteriorating health of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently imprisoned. Prominent leaders, including NCP-SP supremo Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, participated in the demonstration, highlighting the…
Interim Order Issued Against Patanjali and Baba Ramdev The Delhi High Court has directed Patanjali Ayurved and its promoters, including Baba Ramdev, to remove claims that allopathy doctors were responsible for the deaths of lakhs of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. This order was issued while promoting Patanjali’s Coronil as a “cure” for the virus….
Return of Pucca Houses The Union government granted over 6.5 lakh pucca houses to Odisha between 2016 and 2024, but these have been returned. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik revealed this in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday, responding to a question from MLA Manas Dutta. Reasons for Return The previous BJD government failed to…
