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Education Overhaul: Odisha to Recruit 45,000 Regular Teachers

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a landmark shift in the state's education sector, declaring an end to contractual hiring in favor of regular teacher recruitments. The government plans to fill 45,000 regular teaching posts over the next three years to eliminate staff shortages. S
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Puri Picnic Turns Tragic: Cuttack Student Drowns in Sea

A joyful picnic turned into a tragedy today as a young student drowned while bathing in the sea near the Beleswar Temple beach. The deceased has been identified as Shilpashree Sahu, a resident of Boxi Bazaar, Cuttack. Shilpashree had traveled to the pilgrim town with her friends from a pr
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Ankur 2025: 500 Children Showcase Talent at Mega Festival

BHUBANESWAR: The Capital Girls’ High School resonated with energy as the Youth for Service Social Organization hosted its annual children's festival, 'Ankur.' The day-long event saw participation from over 500 students representing 15 schools and local chatshals across the capital. The fe
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Greater Berhampur Vision: CM Majhi Announces ₹6,000Cr Infrastructure Boost

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a massive developmental package to transform Berhampur into a world-class "Greater Berhampur City." Speaking at the annual festival of Nilakant Nagar Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, the CM emphasized that Ganjam is the "lifeblood"
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Deogarh Shuts Down: 12-Hour Bandh Paralyses City Over Healthcare Crisis

Normal life came to a standstill today as the District Women’s Unity Forum observed a 12-hour dawn-to-dusk bandh, demanding immediate improvements to local healthcare. From 6 AM to 6 PM, shops, markets, and business establishments remained shuttered across the district. The protest severe
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Massive Blow to Maoists: 34 Rebels Surrender in Chhattisgarh

BIJAPUR: In a major setback to the outlawed movement, 34 Maoists, including seven women cadres, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, bordering Odisha’s Malkangiri. The group comprised high-ranking members from the DKSJC, Telangana
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Homecoming: Odia Youth Rescued from Sudan Torture Camps

After a harrowing 45-day ordeal in war-torn Sudan, Adarsh, an Odia youth, safely returned to Bhubaneswar today. His arrival at the airport sparked emotional scenes as his family, who had lost all hope, welcomed him home. Adarsh was working at a plastic company in Al Fasir when civil war broke o
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Odisha’s Pharma Revolution: ₹25,000 Crore Investment Goal Set

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has officially launched a bold roadmap to transform Odisha into India’s next major pharmaceutical hub. Inaugurating the state's first 'Odisha Pharma Sammelan', the CM unveiled the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, which targets an am
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Odisha AI Symposium 2025 Set for Dec. 18 at SOA

The Odisha AI Symposium 2025 will be held at SOA Deemed to be University on December 18, bringing together national and international experts to advance the recently approved Odisha AI Policy. The event, a collaboration between SOA, the Odisha Society of America (OSA), and the AI and HPC
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No Arbitrary Cancellation: State Cracks Down on RTOs for DL/RC Actions

The State Transport Authority (STA) Commissioner has issued strict new directives, forbidding the arbitrary cancellation of Driving Licenses (DL), Registration Certificates (RC), and Fitness Certificates (FCs) by RTOs, MVIs, and ARTOs. This move follows numerous complaints about officials
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Law Minister Condemns Dhauli Incident; Vows Fast Track Justice

State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has strongly condemned the recent gang-rape of a minor girl near Dhauli, calling it a "very sad incident." The minister assured the public that the government has taken immediate and appropriate steps against all crimes, especially those
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Vigilance Arrests Kendrapara JE for ₹9.7 Lakh Misappropriation

The Odisha Vigilance has arrested Junior Engineer (JE) Ratnesh Kumar Pandey of Pattamundai block, Kendrapara district, for alleged misappropriation of government funds. The JE is accused of transferring ₹9 lakh 70 thousand meant for development work directly into his personal bank account
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Krishi Vidyanidhi Yojana: Application Deadline Extended to Dec 20

In good news for aspiring students, the application deadline for the state-run Krishi Vidyanidhi Yojana scholarship has been extended. The scheme, provided by the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department of the Government of Odisha, supports the higher education dreams of children w
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Yellow Metal Soars: Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs

Gold and silver prices have reached unprecedented levels, driven by global and domestic factors. In Bhubaneswar, the price of 24-carat gold surged by ₹1,470 per 10 grams, reaching ₹1,35,380. Similarly, 22-carat gold is now priced at ₹1,24,100, following a ₹1,350 increase per 10 grams. Silv
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Setback for Accused in Pitavas Panda Murder Case: Bail Denied

In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of senior lawyer Pitavas Panda, the five main accused suffered a major setback today. The local ADJ-3 court on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of the primary accused, BJD district president Vikram Panda, along with former ma
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