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Two Lok Sabha MPs from Odisha get key responsibilities The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has carried out a major reshuffle of its national organisation, with party president Nitin Nabin announcing a new team of office-bearers. The new team includes 13 national vice presidents, 9 national general secretaries and 16 national secretaries, along with several other key appointments. Baijayant Panda Retained as National Vice President Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda has once again been appointed as a National Vice President of the BJP. Panda was already holding the same position in the party’s national organisation. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Ex-MLA Council has urged the state government to revise the pension, medical allowance and other benefits provided to former legislators, citing rising living and healthcare costs. The association submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking an increase in the financial benefits available to former MLAs. Rising Medical Costs a Concern The council said several former legislators are facing age-related health problems and require regular medical treatment. With medical expenses increasing, many former MLAs are reportedly struggling to meet the cost of healthcare. Benefits Unchanged Since 2017 The association pointed out that the Centre and…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of two judges of the Orissa High Court to other High Courts. The recommendation was made during the Collegium’s meeting held on August 6. The Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra from the Orissa High Court in Cuttack. According to the recommendation, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak will be transferred to the Gujarat High Court, while Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra will be transferred to the Chhattisgarh High Court. Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak to Gujarat High Court Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak has been serving…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received investment proposals worth ₹66,392 crore during a two-day investor roadshow in New Delhi, with the proposed investments expected to create around 54,135 jobs in the state. The roadshow, which concluded on Saturday, brought together business leaders and industry representatives through one-on-one meetings, sector-specific discussions and a visit to the Haier manufacturing facility in Noida. The focus was on attracting new investments, strengthening Odisha’s manufacturing and supply-chain ecosystem and creating more employment opportunities for the state’s youth. CM visits Haier facility On the second day of the roadshow, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Haier’s manufacturing facility…
New Delhi: Parliament has passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing key reforms aimed at ensuring timely payments to MSMEs and making the dispute resolution process faster and more business-friendly. The Bill was approved by the Lok Sabha on Friday after receiving clearance from the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. It was introduced in the Lower House by MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. A key provision of the new law makes it mandatory for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to process procurement invoices through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), a move intended to…
भुवनेश्वर: ओडिशा कांग्रेस में सब कुछ सामान्य चल रहा है या फिर पार्टी के भीतर असंतोष लगातार बढ़ रहा है? यह सवाल एक बार फिर चर्चा में है। हाल ही में कांग्रेस से निष्कासित तीन विधायकों ने एक स्थानीय न्यूज़ चैनल को दिए इंटरव्यू में ओडिशा प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष भक्त चरण दास की कार्यप्रणाली पर गंभीर सवाल उठाए। विधायकों ने आरोप लगाया कि प्रदेश अध्यक्ष के नेतृत्व में संगठन सही दिशा में नहीं बढ़ रहा है। उन्होंने यह भी आरोप लगाया कि भक्त चरण दास की राजनीतिक कार्यशैली से उन्हें आपत्ति है और उन्होंने उन पर BJD तथा BJP के…
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has claimed that three National Testing Agency (NTA) subject experts exploited security loopholes to smuggle confidential NEET-UG 2026 examination questions out of the agency’s office before the exam held on May 3, 2026. According to the chargesheet filed before the Rouse Avenue Court, the accused experts—responsible for translating, back-translating, and proofreading question papers in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics—allegedly used different methods to leak the questions. The CBI alleges that one expert secretly wrote down all 135 Chemistry questions and answer options on small paper slips provided for rough work and concealed them…
Bargarh: A serious case of alleged negligence has come to light at the Niramaya medicine centre in Bargarh, Odisha, after a 15-year-old boy was reportedly given an expired medicine, following which he fell ill. According to the family, Mukesh Sahu, a resident of Nilibandha Pada, had suffered a cut on his finger and visited the Bargarh Community Health Centre for treatment. After examining him, the doctor prescribed the antibiotic Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which was collected from the Niramaya medicine counter. The family alleges that the medicine supplied had expired in May 2026. Soon after taking the medication, Mukesh reportedly developed dizziness…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu left Bhubaneswar Railway Station for Berhampur on Tuesday aboard a special train as part of her three-day visit to Odisha. The President’s train departed under tight security, with two additional special trains escorting it throughout the journey to ensure safe and uninterrupted travel. After reaching Berhampur, President Murmu is scheduled to travel by road to Taptapani in Ganjam district, where she will offer prayers at the Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple. Extensive security arrangements have been made along the Bhubaneswar-Berhampur railway route. Personnel from the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Odisha Police, and other…
Bhubaneswar: A man accused in a rape case escaped from police custody in Bhubaneswar on Monday, prompting a massive search operation and raising concerns over security protocols during prisoner handling. According to police sources, the accused was brought from Bhadrak to Bhubaneswar by the Mahila Police for questioning in connection with an alleged rape case. After the interrogation, officers were preparing to produce him before a local court. Before heading to the court, the accused was taken to a police canteen for breakfast. During that time, he reportedly requested permission to use the washroom. Taking advantage of the situation, he…