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Operation ‘White Spider’: 142 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Major Police Crackdown

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate’s Intensive Drug Enforcement The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has escalated its efforts to combat illegal drug activities through Operation ‘White Spider’. This major initiative aims to address the growing concerns over narcotics trafficking and consumption within the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District. Since the operation’s inception, the police have successfully arrested 142 drug peddlers, signaling…

BJD Forms Committee to Review Polavaram Dam Impact: Political Motives or Genuine Concern?

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

BJD Takes Action on Polavaram Project In a strategic move aimed at addressing the potential impacts of the Polavaram Dam project, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced the formation of a special review team. This initiative, led by BJD president Naveen Patnaik, is set to examine how the project, located in neighboring Andhra Pradesh,…

Odisha Considers Potato Imports from Punjab Amidst Supply Shortage

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Persistent Potato Shortage in Odisha Odisha is grappling with a significant shortage of potatoes, which has led to soaring prices across the state. Currently, the price of potatoes in Odisha hovers around Rs 45 per kilogram, creating a financial strain for consumers who rely heavily on this staple vegetable. Despite efforts to stabilize the market,…

Uncertainty Surrounds 147 Nursing Colleges in Odisha After NOC Cancellations

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

DMET’s Decision and Its Impact The fate of 147 nursing colleges in Odisha has been cast into uncertainty following the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) cancelling their No Objection Certificates (NOCs). This action, taken in response to new guidelines from the Indian Nursing Council (INC), has generated considerable concern among students, faculty, and…

Odisha Court Sentences 14 to Life Imprisonment in 15-Year-Old Murder Case

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Background and Incident On Thursday, an Odisha court rendered a significant verdict in a 15-year-old murder case, sentencing 14 individuals to life imprisonment. The case stems from a violent attack on March 12, 2009, during Holi celebrations, which resulted in the death of Siba Nagabansa. The assault occurred at Nagabansa’s residence in Ghasi Sahi, Paralakhemundi,…

Transition from BSKY to New Health Schemes: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Introduction to New Schemes In a significant policy shift, the newly-formed BJP government has allocated substantial funds for two major health insurance schemes in its first budget. The Ayushman Bharat scheme, a Union government initiative, and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana, a state-specific program, will replace the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) introduced by the…

Odisha BJP Dismisses ‘Political Conspiracy’ Claims Over Mamata Mahanta’s Resignation

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Sudden Resignation Shakes Odisha Politics In a dramatic development in Odisha’s political landscape, Mamata Mahanta, a key Rajya Sabha member and influential leader of the Kudumi community, has resigned from both her position in the Rajya Sabha and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party. Elected unopposed to the Upper House in March 2020, Mahanta’s resignation…

Odisha Government Overhauls Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee: New Guidelines Issued

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

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…

Odisha Minister Uncovers Rs 147 Crore Corruption in Cooperative Banks

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

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…

Odisha Uncovers 16 Lakh Ghost Ration Card Holders; KYC Norms to Ensure Authenticity

Sagar Rath4 months ago04 mins

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…