New Odisha Age

Category: Judiciary

Odisha Intensifies Border and Coastal Surveillance Amid Crackdown on Illegal Entrants in West Bengal

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BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police have stepped up surveillance and verification measures in border districts and coastal areas following a major crackdown on suspected illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in neighbouring West Bengal. Authorities have placed several districts on high alert amid concerns that individuals leaving West Bengal during the ongoing enforcement drive could attempt to enter and settle…

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NGT Issues Notice to Wonderla Amusement Park Over Alleged Environmental Violations in Odisha

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BHUBANESWAR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to Wonderla Holidays Limited in connection with allegations of forest land encroachment and violations of environmental regulations linked to its amusement park project in Odisha. The tribunal has also served notices to several government departments and officials, including the Chief Secretary of Odisha, seeking responses…

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Orissa High Court Rules Against Dual Educational Privileges in MBBS Admission Case

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Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has held that NEET candidates cannot claim “dual educational privileges” by combining academic qualifications from different educational boards to obtain eligibility benefits for MBBS admissions under reserved categories. The court dismissed a petition filed by a candidate who sought to combine marks obtained from the Odisha State Board and the…

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Orissa High Court Rejects Dual-Quota Claim, Upholds Denial of MBBS Seat

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Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has ruled that candidates appearing for NEET cannot claim “dual educational privileges” by combining academic credentials from different educational boards to secure eligibility benefits for MBBS admissions. The court dismissed a petition filed by a candidate who sought to combine marks obtained from the Odisha State Board and the National…

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Nabarangpur Records Highest Child Marriage Prevalence in Odisha Despite Ongoing Prevention Efforts

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BHUBANESWAR: Nabarangpur district has recorded the highest prevalence of child marriage in Odisha, highlighting the continued challenge of ending the practice despite sustained government interventions and awareness campaigns. Official data indicate that child marriage prevalence in the district stands at 39.4 per cent. Authorities have been actively working to prevent underage marriages, stopping hundreds of…

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Centre Launches NeSDA 2025 Portal to Strengthen Digital Governance Across India

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Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 portal aimed at strengthening digital governance and improving the delivery of online public services across the country. The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment framework evaluates the depth, effectiveness and quality of online service delivery platforms operated by States, Union Territories…

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Hamza Burhan Killed in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

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Bhubaneswar: Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel, has reportedly been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan, also known by the alias “Doctor,” was designated as a terrorist by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022. His real name…

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Orissa High Court Shifts to Virtual Hearings Amid Fuel Crisis in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has decided to conduct court proceedings in virtual mode on May 21 amid the ongoing fuel crisis affecting transportation and daily operations across Odisha. The decision was announced through an official notification issued by the High Court administration. According to the notification, all benches of the court will function virtually…

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Transporters Announce Three-Day Strike Across Delhi-NCR Over Increased Environment Compensation Cess

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Bhubaneswar: Major transporters’ associations have announced a three-day strike across the Delhi-NCR beginning May 21 in protest against the Government of Delhi’s decision to increase the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles. The strike is expected to affect sections of freight movement, goods transportation and public transport operations across the National Capital Region. Visuals from…

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‘One Nation, One Election’ Could Save ₹7 Lakh Crore, Boost GDP Growth: JPC

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Bhubaneswar: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework has reportedly stated that simultaneous elections across India could potentially save nearly ₹7 lakh crore and increase the country’s GDP growth rate by around 1.6 percent. According to the JPC leadership, the proposal is aimed at reducing the enormous financial and…

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