Policy & Politics

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tableau has not been selected for this year’s Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. According to sources, the Ministry of Defence...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s directive to fuel filling stations not to give petrol/diesel to vehicles not having the mandatory PUCC (pollution under check certificate) is turning controversial with experts questioning...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has scrapped the proposed Samakoi-Chakdar irrigation project in Telkoi block of Keonjhar district, bowing to sustained opposition from local residents. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an increase in the monthly allowance provided to traditional folk artistes under Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana, supporting thousands of performers dedicated to...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has cancelled the licenses of 42 Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres found issuing certificates without conducting proper tests. “The department has cancelled the licences of 42...

A recent eviction drive near Bengaluru has triggered a political storm and led to talk of ‘bulldozer raj’ being established in Karnataka. The Karnataka government’s decision to demolish around 200...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has constituted an inter-departmental committee to examine various demands raised by the Odisha Medical Service Association (OMSA), whose members have launched an agitation halting OPD work...

Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha on Saturday announced that vehicle owners can now pay e-challans both online and offline, making the process more convenient for the public....

Bhubaneswar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar is slated to embark on a three-day official visit to Odisha from Saturday. On the first day of his tour on...

Berhampur: In a thoughtful and forward-looking initiative that blends administrative discipline with environmental sensitivity, Ganjam Collector V Kirtivasan has directed all government offices across the district to refrain from accepting...