(Newshub Desk)In a move aimed at improving the welfare and morale of Home Guards in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an increase in their daily duty call-up allowance. According to an official statement, the allowance has been raised from Rs 612 to Rs 623, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025. The decision…
Bhubaneswar, June 13, (Newshub Desk) – Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a significant hike in allowances for Civil Defence Volunteers, reinforcing the state’s commitment to disaster preparedness and emergency response. Under the revised structure, the daily duty allowance has increased from Rs 31 to Rs 150, while the daily training allowance has…
(Newshub Desk)Odisha’s job crisis has hit a shocking new low as over 11,500 candidates have applied for just 240 home guard positions in Berhampur and Ganjam districts. The recruitment drive, meant for Class V pass holders, has attracted graduates, postgraduates, and even B. Tech and MBA degree holders. Authorities report receiving 7,500+ applications for 135…
Bhubaneswar, June 13, (Newshub Desk) – In a major policy shift to accelerate residential development, the Odisha government has reduced the conversion fee for leased land to freehold status from 10% to 3% of the Benchmark Value (BMV). The move, effective immediately, was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary. The policy…
Bhubaneswar, June 13, (Newshub Desk) – In a bid to enhance workplace discipline and administrative efficiency, the Odisha government has rolled out stricter attendance rules for state employees. The new directive mandates that all government staff must record both their ‘Office In’ and ‘Office Out’ timings through the biometric attendance system. Failure to log the…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk): Marking the completion of its first year in office, the BJP government in Odisha, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, launched the ambitious ‘Vikas Vahan’ outreach program on Thursday. The initiative, flagged off at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, aims to enhance awareness of government welfare schemes and highlight the administration’s achievements…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk)The Primary School Teachers’ Association in Odisha has raised concerns over the state’s declining education system, urging the government to address vacancies and create new teaching positions. With over 90,000 posts unfilled, schools are grappling with classroom shortages and lack of instructors, negatively impacting students. The association criticized the government for implementing the National…
Bhubaneswar, June 12, (Newshub Desk)After enduring days of sweltering heat and humidity, Odisha is set to receive much-needed relief as the monsoon winds bring cooler temperatures and rainfall. The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts a 2-3°C drop in day temperatures starting today, significantly easing the heatwave conditions. Weather forecasts indicate that several districts will receive rain…
Malkangiri, June 12,(Newshub Desk)Former Malkangiri District Collector and IAS officer Manish Agarwal has been granted bail in connection with the suicide case of his personal assistant (PA), Deba Narayan Panda. The SDJM Court in Malkangiri approved the bail today against two sureties of Rs 50,000 each, following compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive. Agarwal previously…
Bhubaneswar, June 12, (Newshub Desk) – In an urgent measure to maintain law and order, authorities in Odisha’s Bhadrak district have imposed a 24-hour internet shutdown, effective from 6 AM on June 12, 2025, across five affected areas—Bhadrak Municipality, Bhadrak Block, Dhamnagar NAC, Dhamnagar Block, and Tihidi Block. The restrictions come in response to a violent…
