Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a hike in the monthly remuneration for Gram Rakhis (village guards), raising it from Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500 per month. Chief Minister Mohan...

Cuttack: In a significant ruling aimed at protecting the rights, health, and dignity of sexual assault victims, the Orissa High Court has permitted a rape survivor to undergo medical termination...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Thursday apprehended Revenue Inspector (RI) of Kakhadi Circle under Sadar Tehsil in Cuttack district, Janaki Ranjan Mallik, while he was allegedly accepting a bribe...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step to protect public health, the Odisha government has enforced a complete ban on manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutkha and any...

Bhubaneswar: More than two weeks after a pastor was allegedly assaulted and publicly humiliated by a mob in Odisha's Dhenkanal district over claims of forced religious conversion, police have detained...

Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Odisha on a five-day official tour starting February 2, during which she will participate in academic, religious, and community engagements across several...

Bhubaneswar: The Sixth State Finance Commission submitted its final report to Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati  at Lok Bhawan here on Wednesday. Led by Chairman Arun Kumar Panda, members of...

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday evening met 10 party MLAs at his residence here to discuss preparations and strategies for the...

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has dismissed an appeal by the Union government and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), upholding a single judge's order to grant compassionate appointment to the...

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday defended the suspension of Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra, emphasising the party's commitment to discipline and...