Faisal 25 Jun 2026Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday in the presence of party president Naveen Patnaik. She received a warm welcome at Sankha Bhawan, the party headquarters, where senior leaders and women’s wing members greeted her enthusiastically. Her entry into the regional party has sparked fresh political discussions in Odisha ahead of future elec3 likes2 comments#odisha#indianews#bjd#politics#naveenpatnaik
Faisal 19 Jun 2026The Odisha government has suspended a senior IPS officer after allegations emerged that a police constable had been assigned domestic duties. Although the officer was not linked to the lynching death of Constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, the victim’s parents later accused the IPS officer of previously subjecting their son to physical and mental harassment. The development has intensified scrutiny over3 likes3 comments#odisha#governance#ips#in#police
Faisal 18 Jun 2026Odisha Engineers Accused of Forgery Police in Odisha have taken action against engineers accused of forging the Deputy Speaker’s signature to secure transfer orders. One engineer has been arrested, while another remains wanted. The case emerged after a complaint from the Deputy Speaker’s office and has raised concerns about misuse of official documents within government departments. Authorities ar4 likes4 comments#odisha
Faisal 16 Jun 2026The arrest of a woman sarpanch and the circulation of a related viral video have triggered a major political controversy in Odisha. What began as a dispute over panchayat funds has escalated into a statewide debate, with opposition parties accusing the government of using repressive tactics against local representatives. The incident has intensified political tensions and sparked widespread discus3 likes3 comments#odisha#i#politics#localgovernment
Faisal 13 Jun 2026The Odisha government has announced free and universal education from kindergarten to postgraduate level, marking a major policy initiative as the BJP administration completed two years in office. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the move aims to expand educational access and reduce financial barriers for students across the state. The announcement has been welcomed as a significant step tow2 likes2 comments#odisha#education#in#mohancharanmajhi
Faisal 13 Jun 2026In a move aimed at preserving linguistic heritage, the Odisha government has approved revised English spellings for 64 places across 26 districts. Officials said several names had been altered during the colonial era, resulting in distortions of their original Odia pronunciation and cultural significance. The initiative seeks to strengthen regional identity while restoring historically accurate pl2 likes2 comments#placenames#odisha#culturalheritage#indianews
Faisal 9 Jun 2026Two years after suffering major electoral setbacks, Naveen Patnaik has called a meeting of leaders who contested on the Biju Janata Dal ticket. The move comes amid reports of defections to the ruling BJP and concerns about communication gaps within the party. Political observers view the gathering as an effort to strengthen unity and chart a roadmap for the opposition party’s future in Odisha. #Od2 likes2 comments#bjd#odisha#politics
Faisal 27 May 2026Vedanta Limited received environmental clearance for a massive bauxite mining project spanning Odisha’s Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. The proposed project involves extraction of over 311 million tonnes of high-grade bauxite across more than 1,500 hectares, including diversion of significant forest land. The approval has sparked renewed debate over industrial development, environmental concerns4 likes3 comments#bauxite#india#developmen#odisha#environment
Faisal 16 May 2026Panic buying of petrol and diesel in parts of Odisha has reportedly caused fuel shortages at several filling stations, creating difficulties for gig workers and private bus operators dependent on daily fuel supplies. Despite growing concerns, the state government appealed to the public not to panic, assuring residents that Odisha currently has sufficient fuel reserves available to meet demand for 3 likes2 comments#fuelshortage#india#petroldiesel#odisha
Faisal 6 May 2026Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has highlighted the importance of stronger ties between eastern and western India, stating that collaboration with Gujarat will be key to achieving a developed nation. He emphasized Odisha’s growing potential as a hub for investment and growth, offering industries new opportunities in India’s evolving economic landscape. #Odisha #Gujarat #India #Economy #De2 likes2 comments#odisha#economy#future#india#vision
Faisal 23 Apr 2026Odisha rail corridor for mines A new rail corridor has been approved in Odisha to connect key bauxite mining areas, days after tensions between tribal groups and police. The project is expected to boost mineral transport while raising concerns about local impact and displacement. #Odisha #RailProject #Mining #Infrastructure #TribalIssues #IndiaDevelopment #News4 likes4 comments#odisha#tribalissues#mining#railproject#indiadevelopment
Faisal 16 Mar 2026A major fire broke out in the ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, early Monday, leading to the loss of several patients and leaving hospital staff injured during rescue efforts. Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, rushed to the site as authorities began shifting patients to safer wards and launched an investigation into the incident. #Odisha #Cuttack #HospitalFire8 likes6 comments#cuttack#healthsafety#hospitalfire#emergencyresponse#odisha