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odisha government news

Odisha hit by heavy rain; schools remain closed in several districts

Odisha hit by heavy rain; schools remain closed in several districts
Published on Jul 06, 2026 02:22 pm IST

Odisha govt panel suggests competition shows to recognise healthiest panchayats

The proposal said that in 2024, 74% of specialist posts in the state’s 375 Community Health Centres were vacant. (Representative Photo/iStock)
Published on Jun 29, 2026 06:40 pm IST

Odisha brings back 62 migrant workers after Tamil Nadu gas leak

Labour Commissioner Indramani Tripathy said the evacuation was part of the government’s efforts to bring home workers. (PTI)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 07:33 pm IST

Odisha launches 500 crore scheme to transform riverfronts, urban water bodies

The scheme will cover the Mahanadi riverfront in Kataka and Sambalpur town, the Daya-Gangua corridor and Kuakhai floodplain in Bhubaneswar, the Budhabalanga riverfront in Baripada town, the Baitarani riverfront in Chandbali, and the Ved Vyasa stretch of the Brahmani river in Raurkela. (X/manas_muduli)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 09:58 pm IST

Odisha govt suspends senior IPS officer over harassment allegations

Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered the suspension. (X)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 09:43 am IST

‘Concerned about dignified life’: SC relief to blind man, mother

Representational image
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:19 am IST

Odisha govt restricts independent official vehicles for senior officers

Odisha govt restricts independent official vehicles for senior officers
Published on Jun 12, 2026 12:15 pm IST

Odisha govt to offer free bus travel to NEET UG re-exam candidates on June 21

Odisha govt to offer free bus travel to NEET UG re-exam candidates on June 21
Published on Jun 12, 2026 11:02 am IST

Odisha issues notice for enhancing quota for SC, ST, in medical, tech courses

Odisha issues notification for enhancing quota for SC, ST, in medical, tech courses
Published on Jun 03, 2026 11:01 am IST

Vedanta gets key clearance for Sijimali mine access road in Odisha

Representational image of a mine. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 01, 2026 08:36 am IST

Puri Jagannath temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' inventory work to resume on May 11: Official

Puri Jagannath temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' inventory work to resume on May 11: Official
Published on May 09, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Odisha govt issues SOP for safety, security of census functionaries

Odisha govt issues SOP for safety, security of census functionaries
Published on Apr 23, 2026 06:31 pm IST

Odisha govt approves policy to expedite city gas distribution projects

Odisha govt approves policy to expedite city gas distribution projects
Published on Apr 22, 2026 11:54 pm IST

Odisha govt to set up SITI think tank, replace state planning board: Official

Chief minister Mohan Majhi had proposed the establishment of SITI-Odisha while presenting the annual budget for 2026–27.
Published on Apr 18, 2026 09:27 pm IST

Odisha raises quota for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical and technical education

Odisha raises quota for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical and technical education
Published on Apr 05, 2026 01:05 am IST

Odisha govt to withdraw MLA, minister pay hike bills after backlash

A view of the Odisha assembly.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 05:43 pm IST

Odisha introduces new excise policy; no liquor shops around Jagannath Temple

The policy imposes strict curbs on the expansion of liquor outlets. (Jagganath Tempple website)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 02:29 pm IST

Centre seeks report from Odisha over claim that 2,000 trees may be felled at NIT

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. (Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 23, 2026 08:33 pm IST

Odisha hospital fire: 4 officers suspended, opposition demands minister’s resignation

he blaze broke out around 2.30 am on Monday in the hospital’s trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where 23 patients were admitted in two rooms
Published on Mar 18, 2026 08:44 pm IST

When hospitals become fire hazards

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The 2019 decision to upgrade the hospital into a “world-class, AIIMS-plus” facility would seem the right prescription — only if implementation had matched ambition. (PTI)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:47 pm IST

10 patients killed after massive fire at trauma care unit in Odisha hospital

Relatives of fire victims gather outside the trauma care centre at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.
Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:26 am IST

Fire at Cuttack Hospital ICU: 10 patients killed, 11 staff injured; Odisha CM announces probe

Massive Fire In SCB Hospital's Trauma Care In Odisha's Cuttack Kills 11, CM Orders Probe
Published on Mar 16, 2026 08:08 am IST

Odisha govt sanctions 4.65 cr compensation for clash-hit people in Malkangiri

Odisha govt sanctions 4.65 cr compensation for clash-hit people in Malkangiri
Published on Mar 03, 2026 03:14 pm IST

Odisha sets up working group to ensure safety of diaspora in conflict-hit West Asia

Odisha sets up working group to ensure safety of diaspora in conflict-hit West Asia
Published on Mar 03, 2026 01:44 pm IST

Odisha govt issues standard operating procedure for edu institutes for upcoming summer season

Odisha govt issues standard operating procedure for edu institutes for upcoming summer season
Published on Mar 02, 2026 01:08 pm IST

Odisha govt allows collectors to extend token validity by 15 days for paddy procurement

Odisha govt allows collectors to extend token validity by 15 days for paddy procurement
Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:03 am IST

Odisha approves SOP for Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory

The Orissa high court directed the state government to complete an inventory. (PTI)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Odisha signs MoUs with two organizations to boost adventure tourism

Odisha signs MoUs with two organizations to boost adventure tourism
Published on Feb 24, 2026 04:54 pm IST

Odisha govt signs MoUs with Tata Technologies to upgrade 22 ITIs

Odisha govt signs MoUs with Tata Technologies to upgrade 22 ITIs
Published on Feb 19, 2026 02:26 pm IST

Odisha govt prepares master plan with focus on crowd management for Puri Rath Yatra

Odisha govt prepares master plan with focus on crowd management for Puri Rath Yatra
Published on Feb 18, 2026 01:18 pm IST