The Latest Breaking News from Odisha

Odisha FC ready to embark on continental sojourn vs Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Odisha FC (OFC) and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are familiar foes as clubs competing in the national league and tournaments. But when the Indian Super League (ISL) sides lock horns in their opening AFC Cup (south zone) Group D match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening,…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

CBI arrests seven, including Bridge & Roof Company official, on graft charge

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested seven persons, including the Executive Secretary to the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bridge & Roof Company (India) Limited, on graft charge related to a tender worth ₹56 crore. The case alleges a conspiracy to get the tender of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS),…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

INCOIS to simulate earthquakes on either coast to test tsunami preparedness

INCOIS to simulate two earthquakes as part of 'IOWave23' exercise to test for tsunami disaster on east and west coasts. Pre-IOWave23 workshop on 'Tsunami Standard Operating Procedure' held to familiarise participants with tsunami bulletins, improve SOPs and promote emergency preparedness. 10,000 deaths in 2004 tsunami in Odisha, 381 villages vulnerable.…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

1.30 lakh primary school teachers on mass leave in Odisha for better pay

Odisha teachers strike for better pay: 1.30 lakh teachers of 50,000 schools demand “respectable” salary, parity with Central government employees, restoration of old pension scheme, end of contractual appointments

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Soumya Ranjan Patnaik removed from BJD’s vice president post

BJD removes Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, a ruling party MLA and editor of Sambad, from VP post following criticism of state-wide tour by CM's secretary. Patnaik had raised concerns about the tour and alleged it was akin to political meetings. BJD leadership concerned as criticism had fueled anti-incumbency. Patnaik said sacking…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Odisha government to recruit 20,000 teachers for primary and upper primary schools

These 20,000 junior teachers will be appointed in primary and upper primary schools in 30 districts across Odisha. The candidates will be selected on the basis of marks secured on a computer based test.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Jail staff trained to screen mentally ill prisoners in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: To address mental health issues of prisoners in the state, the staff posted in jails of Odisha have undergone specialised training on early screening of symptoms and immediate intervention.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023

Central Zone task force arrests fake doctor in Shah Inayat Gunj

Task force in Hyderabad arrests 46-year-old Pradeep Jain Dangur posing as medical practitioner. He acquired fake educational certificates in 1999 from Biraja Medical College of Allopathy in Odisha.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Opposition parties in Odisha enter poll mode as BJD lays groundwork for Assembly election

BJD laying roadmap for strengthening party organisation, sparking buzz of early polls. BJP & Congress entering poll mode, BJD taking out padayatra & identifying beneficiaries of govt schemes. Govt distributing land records & giving fillip to Mission Shakti. BJP attacking govt policies & preparing 108-point 'chargesheet'. Congress starting door-to-door campaign…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023