New Odisha Age

Category: Judiciary

NMC Withdraws MBBS Admission Approval for SMVD Institute in Reasi Amid Faculty Shortages, Sparks Political Debate

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Reasi, to admit 50 MBBS students for the 2025–26 academic session, citing serious deficiencies flagged during an inspection conducted in January 2026. According to official sources, the inspection found significant shortfalls in key areas, including inadequate…

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IPL 2026: Bengaluru Stadium Ruled Unsafe Pending Major Upgrades, RCB to Play Home Games Outside Karnataka

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A judicial probe has declared Bengaluru’s premier cricket venue fundamentally unsafe for hosting large-scale events, effectively ruling it out of the IPL 2026 season until extensive safety upgrades are completed. The findings have forced defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to make alternate arrangements for their home fixtures in the upcoming edition of the…

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SJTA Issues New SOP to Streamline Protocol Darshan, Tightens Discipline at Shree Jagannath Temple

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline protocol darshan and reinforce discipline within the sacred temple premises, following a recent controversy linked to protocol arrangements. Under the revised SOP, the entire responsibility for managing protocol guests will rest with the SJTA, aimed at ensuring better…

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Odisha Issues Directive to Check Prolonged Absenteeism, Strengthen Child Protection in Schools

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to safeguard child rights and ensure continuity in elementary education, the Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Odisha, has issued a fresh directive mandating proactive intervention in cases of prolonged student absenteeism. As per an official notification dated January 8, 2026, all District Education Officers (DEOs) and Block Education Officers (BEOs)…

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Odisha Suspends Pollution Fines at Toll Gates Until April 1

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a relief to vehicle owners, the Odisha government has decided to suspend the imposition of fines for pollution norm violations at toll gates until April 1, acknowledging the practical difficulties faced by motorists in obtaining valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena has directed the State Transport…

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Minority Under Siege: What the Killings of Hindus Reveal About Bangladesh’s Institutional Drift

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The killing of Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery trader in Narsingdi, is not merely another entry in Bangladesh’s crime statistics. It is the sixth fatal attack on Hindu men in less than three weeks, and together these killings form a troubling pattern that speaks less about individual acts of violence and more about a…

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Orissa High Court Seeks State’s Response on ‘No PUCC, No Fuel’ Policy

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government over its decision to deny petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and sought the state’s response within two weeks. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice…

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Nestlé Recalls Baby Nutrition Products Over Potential Toxin Contamination

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Food and beverage major Nestlé on Tuesday announced a recall of several of its popular baby nutrition products following concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recalled products include SMA and NAN infant formula, as well as BEBA and follow-on formulas, with the majority of affected batches…

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Odisha Imposes Night-Time Construction Ban in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to Curb Pollution

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: In response to worsening air quality, the Odisha government has imposed a temporary ban on construction activities in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack during night and early morning hours. The restriction, effective from 6 pm to 10 am, applies to both government and private construction projects. Authorities have also directed builders to…

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Odisha Vigilance Nabs Forester for Taking Bribe in Bolangir

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended Sri Ashok Kumar Nayak, a Forester of Gulumi Section under Muribahal Range in Bolangir district, while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from a farmer. According to Vigilance officials, the bribe was demanded to grant permission for the transportation of timber, including one teak and one sal tree,…

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