Massive Recruitment Drive Initiated The Odisha government is gearing up to fill 92,203 vacant positions across various departments, according to reports released on Tuesday. This move comes as part of the state’s action plan to address the significant number of unfilled government jobs. The recruitment process has already commenced, with the government instructing various departments…
Unopposed Victory Marks New Role for BJP Leader Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mamata Mohanta has been elected uncontested to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha. Her election follows the submission of her nomination papers on August 21, a process supported by key party figures including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha BJP in-charge Vijaypal Singh…
Ambitious Infrastructure Goals The Odisha government has set an ambitious target to construct 15,000 kilometers of high-quality roads over the next five years, aiming to significantly enhance the state’s road infrastructure. This was announced by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan while presenting the department’s demand for grants in the Odisha Assembly on Saturday. The plan underscores…
Authorities in Kandhamal district have implemented extensive security measures ahead of the dual observance of Janmashtami and the death anniversary of Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati on Monday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader was tragically killed on August 23, 2008, along with four of his disciples, during the Janmashtami celebrations at his Jalespeta ashram. His assassination…
The highly anticipated Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative of the Mohan Majhi government, is set to see its first instalment disbursed on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The program, aimed at empowering women, has been lauded by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a game-changer for women’s welfare. However, it…
Government Moves to Crack Down on Illicit Liquor Trade In a significant move, Odisha Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced a total ban on dance bars across the state. This decision comes in the wake of the Chikiti hooch tragedy, which has intensified public outcry over the state’s handling of illegal liquor activities. During a heated…
Dr. Digendranath Swain, a prominent space scientist from Odisha, has been awarded the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar for 2024 in Space Science and Technology. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, which includes a Medallion and Sanad, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Recognition of Excellence in Science In the inaugural edition of the…
In a significant move to support the biodiesel industry, the Odisha government, led by the BJP, has approved an exemption for methanol (methyl alcohol) used in biodiesel production. The decision, made during a state cabinet meeting on August 7 chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, exempts methanol from both import fees and excise duty. This…
Revised Question Pattern and Marking Scheme Announced The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has announced a significant revision in the question pattern and marking scheme for the upcoming Plus Two examinations. This change, aimed at ensuring uniformity in question patterns and the distribution of marks, was officially communicated through a notification issued on…
Statewide Protests Disrupt Normal Life Odisha witnessed widespread disruptions as the dawn-to-dusk ‘Bharat Bandh,’ called by various Dalit and Adivasi organizations, brought normal life to a standstill on Wednesday. The 12-hour strike, led by the Bhim Army, the National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDAOR), Odisha Adivasi Kalyan Mahasangha, Adivasi Ekta Parishad, and other groups, aimed…
