Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is considering a comprehensive census of the LGBT community and exploring the introduction of reservation for transgender individuals in educational institutions as part of a broader effort to strengthen welfare and social inclusion. The proposals were discussed during a meeting of the State Transgender Welfare Board, where officials reviewed a range…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has directed that ‘Vande Mataram’ be sung before the National Anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana,’ at all government functions and in government as well as government-aided schools across the state. The directive follows guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 9. The School and Mass Education Department has…
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and obstructing legislative business, alleging that it was unwilling to allow the House to function. Speaking to reporters on the Parliament premises, Ranaut claimed that Opposition parties continued to stall proceedings regardless of the significance of the issues being taken up…
Bhubaneswar, July 28: The Odisha government has issued a new directive mandating prior approval for officials planning to travel outside the state or the country while away from their headquarters. Under the revised guidelines, officials must seek permission at least 21 days in advance before undertaking personal travel outside Odisha or abroad. Exceptions to the…
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Council of Ministers on July 25, 2026, marking a significant political development amid months of controversy surrounding alleged examination paper leaks and widespread student protests. The paper leak allegations, which initially sparked concern among students and parents, gradually evolved into a nationwide movement demanding greater accountability…
Bhubaneswar: A new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that one in five adolescents spends more than four hours each day on mobile phones, gaming, social media and other digital activities outside of schoolwork, highlighting growing concerns over excessive screen time among children. The findings are based on the WHO’s Health Behaviour…
Bhubaneswar: Official data presented in the Odisha Legislative Assembly has identified the five districts that recorded the highest number of reported crimes against women in 2025. According to the figures placed before the House, Jajpur topped the list, followed by Ganjam, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, and Cuttack. The data has once again drawn attention to women’s safety…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court has observed that introducing a third language from Class 6, instead of Class 9, could help reduce academic pressure on students as they approach board examinations. The remarks were made by a Bench comprising Justice B. V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan while hearing a petition concerning the establishment of Jawahar…
Bhubaneswar: The rapid expansion of cloud kitchens in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack has created new opportunities for food entrepreneurs while also raising concerns over safety, regulation and the commercial use of residential areas. Driven by the growing popularity of app-based food delivery platforms, an increasing number of home-based and commercial cloud kitchens are now operating from…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena has submitted his resignation to the Odisha Government, citing personal reasons. A 2013-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, Meena’s resignation is yet to be accepted by the state government. According to sources, Meena is likely to join a private company owned by a close relative…