In a significant move, the newly elected BJP government in Odisha is making strides toward increasing pensions for various beneficiary groups in the state. Nityananda Gond, the Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, announced that efforts are underway to hike the pensions for old age, widow, and disability beneficiaries to ₹3,000…
An Overwhelming Gathering Turns Deadly A satsang event in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, intended to be a spiritual congregation, transformed into a horrific scene as a stampede led to the tragic deaths of 121 individuals, including many women and children. The event was presided over by the self-styled godman, Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan…
Two-Day Holiday for Rath Yatra Announced Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has declared a two-day public holiday in Odisha for the Rath Yatra, scheduled for July 7 and 8, 2024. This announcement was made after the final joint meeting for Rath Yatra 2024, which took place at the Puri Municipality Hall on Tuesday. Final Preparations…
Colour Change and Rebranding The popular Laccmi bus service in Odisha has undergone a significant transformation. Reports on Tuesday confirmed that the buses, originally green, have now been painted orange. Along with the color change, the name has also been altered from Laccmi Bus to Mukhya Mantri Bus Seva, which translates to Chief Minister Bus…
Fugitive Businessman Faces New Legal Troubles A special court in Mumbai has issued a non-bailable warrant against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya in connection with a Rs 180-crore loan default case involving Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). The order, issued by special CBI court judge SP Naik Nimbalkar on June 29, was made public on Monday. The…
Sujata Khatua, a resident of Bhadrak town in Odisha, has made it to the India Book of Records. She has been recognized for writing songs about road safety in memory of her late son, Soumitra Mohanty. A Heartbreaking Loss Soumitra was in his final year of MBBS. Tragedy struck when he died in a road…
Rigorous Credential Verification Mandated The Odisha government has initiated a stringent process to verify the credentials of doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. This comes after alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed…
On Monday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha. He accused those identifying as Hindus of perpetuating “violence and hate” round the clock. This remark triggered significant protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing that labeling the entire Hindu…
After a hiatus of 16 years, the public grievance hearing by the Chief Minister of Odisha has been revived under the new BJP government. On July 1st, CM Mohan Majhi personally listened to the grievances of citizens from various parts of the state at the CM’s Grievance Cell in Bhubaneswar. This initiative is seen as…
General Upendra Dwivedi has officially taken over as the new Chief of the Indian Army. This transition follows the retirement of General Manoj C Pande on June 30th. Dwivedi, who previously served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, has now stepped into the top position, leading the Indian Army. Background and Previous Roles…
