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Crackdown on Corruption: 230 Odisha Officials Charged in One Year

In a powerful disclosure at the State Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that 230 government officials have been booked for corruption between April 2025 and March 2026. The list of accused includes 52 Class-I and 41 Class-II officers, signaling that high-ranking posi
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Massive Voter List Cleanup: Over 7 Lakh Names Purged in Odisha

In a major revelation regarding electoral integrity, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly that 7,68,521 voters have been excluded from the state’s revised voter list. The announcement came in response to a query by Athagarh MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain. The cleanup e
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Vanished for Bread: Migrant Worker Missing in West Bengal for 18 Days

The desperate search for Ajit Kuanr, a young father from Bhograi, Balasore, has reached a breaking point. Driven by poverty, Ajit left his village 18 days ago to work at a poultry farm in the Jamkiri area of Purulia, West Bengal, lured by a local labor contractor. Since his departure, his phone ha
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SOA Sweeps Grazia Trendsetters 2026 Awards in Kolkata

Bhubaneswar’s Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University has been crowned a leader in higher education, bagging the prestigious Grazia Trendsetters 2026 Award for excellence in Eastern India. The accolade cements SOA’s reputation as a premier academic powerhouse in t
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Deadly Tides: Two Tourists Drown in Puri as Safety Concerns Rise

The Puri coastline claimed two more lives this Monday as two unidentified tourists drowned while bathing. Caught in a powerful rip current, the victims were pulled from the water by lifeguards and rushed to the Puri District Hospital, where doctors tragically declared them dead. While police an
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Odia Excellence Shines: PM Modi Applauds Two From Odisha in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed two Odia individuals for their remarkable contributions to women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship. The Fish Queen of Hirakud Sujata Bhuyan of Sambalpur has turned the Hirakud reservoir into a hub of
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Deadly Retaliation: Three Arrested for Attack on School Officials

Baisinga police have apprehended three individuals following a violent assault on the staff of Sri Aurobindo Purnanga Shikshan Kendra in Mayurbhanj. The accused, brothers Shukdev and Sanyasi Jena, along with a detained juvenile, allegedly ambushed the victims near Kalma Chack on the evening of the 2
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BJD’s Sasmit Patra Resigns from Rajya Sabha Panel Over "Biju Babu" Slur

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra has resigned from the Parliamentary Committee on Communications and IT in a fierce protest against "baseless and derogatory" remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey regarding the legendary Biju Patnaik. Patra submitted his resignation to the
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Highway Robbery: ED Seizes Assets in Arunachal Land Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹2.37 crore linked to the Trans-Arunachal Highway land compensation scam. Operating under the PMLA, the Itanagar unit seized 47,350 sq m of land in Dolo and a traditional house in Yachuli, following investigations into the mi
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Divine Blessings & Defense: Army Chief’s Odisha Tour

Continuing his three-day visit, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi offered prayers at Puri’s Shree Jagannath Temple early Saturday morning. Arriving at 7:00 am, he was traditionally welcomed at the Singhadwara before spending 45 minutes in the sanctum sanctorum. The General also
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CHSE Odisha +2 Exams End: Results Expected in May

With the final bell ringing today, the CHSE Odisha +2 examinations have successfully concluded for over 4 lakh students across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams. Exam Controller Prashant Kumar Parida confirmed that the evaluation process is set to begin on April 2nd. A massive wor
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Subhadra Scheme: New Window Opens for Odisha’s Women

In a major boost for women's empowerment, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that registrations for the state's flagship 'Subhadra' scheme will reopen on April 1st. This month-long window, closing on April 30th, is a golden opportunity for eligible women who missed the initial phase.
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One Bar, One Vote: Odisha Bar Association Elections Underway

Democratic fervor has gripped the legal community as voting commences for 155 affiliated bar associations across Odisha. The polling process, which began at 7:30 am, follows the strict "one bar, one vote" mandate to ensure transparency and fairness. While the majority of the state par
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Tragedy at Pithakhai: CM Announces Aid for Nayagarh Bus Victims

In a heart-wrenching accident early Saturday morning, a pilgrim bus overturned at Pithakhai Ghat in Nayagarh, claiming five lives and injuring over 40 passengers. The bus, 'Maa Singheshwari', was transporting more than 50 devotees from Berhampur to Harishankar when it veered off the road in th
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Gold Prices Ease while Silver Hits ₹2.4 Lakh

Precious metal enthusiasts are keeping a close watch on the market as gold prices witness a slight cooling trend. For those looking to invest or purchase ornaments today, March 27, 2026, the rate for 24-carat gold stands at ₹1,44,710 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, the more common jewelry-grade 22-ca
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