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Category: Odisha Politics

NEP Will Free New Generation from ‘Macaulay Mentality’: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the National Education Policy (NEP) will help India’s new generation break free from the “Macaulay mentality” and reconnect with the country’s civilisational values, knowledge traditions, and cultural roots. Referring to the legacy of British-era education policies, Pradhan recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the lasting…

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Orissa High Court to Hear PIL on OAS, ORES Strike Violation on January 27

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Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has fixed January 27, 2026, for hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging government inaction against members of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Association and the Orissa Revenue Employees Sangha (ORES) who had gone on strike in violation of service conduct rules. The PIL seeks strict enforcement of the Orissa…

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Cuttack IIC Arrested by Odisha Vigilance for Accepting Bribe; ₹5 Lakh Recovered

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended Sri Bijay Kumar Barik, Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of CRRI Police Station, Cuttack, while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 from a licensed liquor vendor. According to vigilance sources, the bribe was demanded and accepted to allow the liquor business to operate smoothly without interference. The IIC was caught red-handed during…

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BMC to Expand: 26 Revenue Villages Set to Be Included Within Bhubaneswar City Limits

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to expand the urban footprint of the state capital, the Odisha government’s Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has officially proposed the inclusion of 26 revenue villages from Khordha district within the limits of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposal was notified on December 31, 2025, under the provisions…

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Odisha Government to Install Smart Electricity Meters; Free Power for Consumers Using up to 2 kW

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major reform in the power distribution sector with the decision to install smart electricity meters across the state. Under the new initiative, consumers using up to 2 kilowatts (kW) of electricity will receive electricity bills free of cost, providing significant relief to small and domestic consumers. The state…

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BCCI Asks KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Ahead of IPL 2026 Amid Diplomatic Strain

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Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was recently bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, has been asked to be released from the franchise following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Mustafizur, 30, was snapped up by KKR for ₹9.20 crore at…

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Janaki Ballabh Patnaik: Architect of Modern Odisha Politics

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Bhubaneswar: Janaki Ballabh Patnaik occupies a distinctive and enduring place in the political history of Odisha. A mass leader, seasoned parliamentarian, and two-time Chief Minister, Patnaik was instrumental in shaping the state’s political discourse during the late twentieth century. His career reflected a blend of organisational strength, administrative resolve, and a progressive outlook that left…

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Odisha Marks Birth Anniversary of Former Chief Minister Janaki Ballav Patnaik with Grand Celebrations

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Bhubaneswar: The birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Janaki Ballav Patnaik is being commemorated with grandeur on January 3 at Unit-III Capital High School in Bhubaneswar. The event has drawn wide participation from national and state-level political leaders, dignitaries, and eminent personalities from various fields. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of the Opposition…

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Odisha Education Reforms and KISS Student Murder Investigation

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled a significant overhaul of the state’s school education framework, signaling a shift toward structural consolidation and greater employment security for teachers. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the existing secondary and higher secondary education boards will be merged into a single unified entity, a move aimed at improving…

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Odisha Unveils Ambitious Tourism Expansion Plan, Targets 15 Iconic Destinations and 15 Lakh Jobs by 2036

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced an ambitious tourism development roadmap aimed at transforming the state into a leading eco-cultural tourism hub in Asia. The plan envisions the development of 15 iconic tourism destinations and the creation of nearly 15 lakh livelihood opportunities by 2036 under the state’s long-term vision document,…

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