Odisha

The Odisha government’s recent introduction of a bill that enforces prison sentences of up to five years for cheating in examinations marks an unprecedented approach to tackling academic dishonesty. As education systems across India grapple with persistent issues of exam malpractice, it is worth questioning whether criminalizing cheating is a step forward or merely a […]

BHUBANESHWAR / NEW DELHI – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial probe into the alleged custodial torture and sexual harassment incident at Bharatpur Police Station. The probe will be headed by Justice Chittaranjan Das, who is expected to submit his report within 60 days. The High Court has also been requested […]

BHUBANESHWAR/NEW DELHI – In a swift response to serious allegations of misconduct, five police personnel from Bharatpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar have been suspended following a complaint lodged by Captain Gurvansh Singh Gosal, an officer from the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army.   The complaint, which has gained significant attention on social media, details […]

All four gates of the Jagannath Temple opened today for devotees as the BJP government in Odisha fulfilled its poll promises.

The Naveen Patnaik era in Odisha has officially come to an end and the journey of a new political party starts in Odisha. With this new start it has given opportunities to newcomers & youngsters.

NEW DELHI:  Odisha’s political landscape has taken a historic milestone by appointing its first female Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, a BJP MLA. This significant development comes as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to form its first-ever government in the state, ending the 24-year tenure of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under Naveen Patnaik. […]

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time MLA from Keonjhar and a member of the tribal Santhal community, as the Chief Minister of Odisha. Majhi took the oath of office along with his two Deputy Chief Ministers, K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, at a ceremony held […]

BJP's tribal leader and four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi took oath as Chief Minister of Odisha on Wednesday, June 12 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Following Majhi, Pravati Parida and Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo also took oath as the two Deputy Chief Ministers.

NEW DELHI: Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister-designate of Odisha, along with State BJP President Manmohan Samal, met with outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, June 12, to personally invite him to the oath-taking ceremony of the new Odisha government. The meeting took place at Naveen Niwas, Patnaik’s residence. Majhi, who is set to […]

In a significant political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to form the next government in Odisha, leading with 80 seats as the vote counts progress.