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A 26-year-old woman from Odisha was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad while her husband was away in Bhubaneswar for a few days. The woman was discovered hanging in her flat, though it remains unclear whether she died by suicide or was murdered. Her husband has alleged that she was raped and killed, and has appealed to the Odisha government for justice and swift action. The husband, a native of Banapur in Khurda district, has been working with a private construction company in Hyderabad f
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the aftermath of Puri stampede that claimed three lives, Odisha Government on Sunday shunted out Puri District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain and Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal while two other senior police officials have been placed under suspension. Collector of Khordha, Chanchal Rana and DIGP of the Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police, Pinak Mishra have been appointed as Puri Collector and SP respectively, as per a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office following a high-level meeting. DCP Vishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Pa ...Read More >
Odisha aims to become a leading pharmaceutical and medical device investment hub, as highlighted at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025. "Odisha will be a leading destination for pharmaceutical and medical‑device investments - the most competitive hub for innovation and jobs. Yahi samay hai," said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while addressing the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing. The summi ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Adani Group on Wednesday announced investments worth over ₹33,000 crore in Odisha across digital infrastructure, power and cement manufacturing, signalling strong industry confidence in the state's long-term growth trajectory. Addressing a grand function organised by the Odisha government for the inauguration of 36 industrial projects worth over Rs 40,000 crore at Bhuinpur in Khurda district, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) and Chairman of ACC Cement, Karan Adani, outlined three key projects by the group in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jun 29 (PTI) In a punitive measure following the Puri temple stampede that left three people dead and nearly 50 injured on Sunday, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi ordered the transfer of District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain and SP Vineet Agrawal. Terming the "negligence" leading to the stampede as "unpardonable", Majhi also announced the suspension of two police officers - DCP Bishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi - an official release said. The CM appointed Khurda District Collector Chanchal Rana as the new collector of Puri. Agrawal will be replaced by Pinak Mishra as Puri SP ...Read More >
Puri: At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple during Odisha's Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday morning, June 29, officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is critical, he said. "Out of the 50 injured, six people are still unconscious and their condition is very serious," an off ...Read More >
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran on Friday said that in Salem district, through the 1,747 ration shops, 11.12 lakh ration holders are benefitting. The Minister inaugurated four ration shops that were constructed at a cost of ₹51.70 lakh at Pachagoundanur, Marivalavu, Vennampatti, and Pachanampatti that come under the Omalur and Tharamangalam panchayat unions and a part-time ration at Mattukaranur. Inaugurating the ration shops, he distributed ration items to the cardholders. Speaking at the func ...Read More >
A tragic stampede occurred at the Gundicha Temple in Puri. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning. The incident took place amidst a large gathering. Devotees had assembled to view the deities. Eyewitnesses reported vehicles triggered the panic. Police response is under scrutiny. Authorities have suspended officials and announced compensation. An investigation into the incident is underway. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning in a stampede outside the Gundicha Temple ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Ten opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, on Saturday strongly opposed the Railway Board's decision to transfer Palasa-Ichhapuram section from East Coast Railway (ECoR) to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) and termed it as "anti-Odisha and unjust". The BJD, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc, NCP, RJD, Samata Kranti Dal and Samajwadi Party, at a meeting here, resolved that they will jointly stage a protest before the East Coast Railway Zone headquarters here and demand a rollback of the decision. The meeting strongly condemne ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that Odisha is poised to become a top destination for pharmaceutical and medical device investments, emphasizing the State's potential as a hub for innovation and employment. Speaking at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing, Majhi highlighted Odisha's strategic advantages, including its coastal location, port-led connectivity, and transparent governance framework, which make it highly attractive for global investors ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has set another milestone, highlighting the state's strong commitment to industrial growth and timely implementation as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today laid the foundation stone and launched a total of 36 industrial projects at an investment of Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur in Khurda district. Out of these, 25 projects have been launched and the foundation stone of 11 projects has been laid. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is no longer just a state of possibilities, our state is now experiencing the touch of prosperity. It is worth n ...Read More >
The Railway Board's decision to bring the Palasa-Ichchapuram section under the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is facing opposition in Odisha, with leaders from both the ruling BJP and the Opposition BJD demanding a rollback. The Palasa-Ichchapuram stretch, though geographically located in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, has been administered under the Khurda Road division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), which is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, since ECoR's creation in 1996 under Prime Ministe ...Read More >
As the BJP Government in the State completed 500 days of coming to power, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday approved 33 industrial projects worth Rs 1.46 lakh crore with the massive investment likely to generate 66,000 employment opportunities. The approved projects cover a wide range of sectors, including IT & Electronics Sector Design Manufacturing (ESDM), Aerospace & Defence, Textiles & Apparel, Food Processing, Tourism, Green Energy Equipment, IT & ITES, Data centres, Spec ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Three young women on their way to participate in Rath Yatra celebrations in Puri on Saturday died after they were run over by a bus on a highway connecting Bhubaneswar and the coastal pilgrim town, police said. The incident took place near Pipili over a bridge when the three women, who were travelling on a two-wheeler, were hit by a motorcycle following which they fell down on the road and came under the wheels of a government bus. While two women died on the spot, the third woman succumbed to her injuries while being taken to Pipili community health centre, Pipili police station ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Following a tragic stampede in Puri that killed three devotees, the Odisha Government on Sunday transferred Puri District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain and Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal. Two senior police officials, DCP Vishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhee, were suspended for dereliction of duty. Khordha Collector Chanchal Rana and Odisha Police STF DIGP Pinak Mishra have been appointed as the new Puri Collector and SP, respectively, according to the Chief Minister's Office after a high-level meeting. Meanwhile, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has announced ex-grati ...Read More >
A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify into a depression within 36 hours. This system may bring light to moderate rainfall to Odisha. Several districts are under a yellow warning for Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are also anticipated in some areas. The IMD on Tuesday said a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours, which could trigger rainfall in Odis ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 36 industrial projects with investments worth Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur near Begunia in Khordha. Of these, 25 projects were inaugurated, while foundation stones have been laid for 11. While addressing a public meeting on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is no longer just a state with vast potential but is now experiencing the touch of prosperity. He noted that these projects are expected to create more than 59,000 jobs. These industrial proj ...Read More >