(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…
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)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 11,(Newshub Desk)—The Odisha government has introduced significant changes to land regulations with the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, simplifying plot sales and subdivision processes. Under the new policy, owners can sell plots up to 500 square meters without prior approval, provided the land is not designated for real estate development….
Bhubaneswar( Newshub Desk): In a significant policy shift, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a compensation hike for victims of wildlife attacks, raising the amount from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Acknowledging the challenges faced by residents living near forested areas, the state government has also introduced housing assistance for affected…
Bhubaneswar, ( Newshub desk) – June 6, 2025 – Hundreds of junior teachers in Odisha gathered at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar to demand the regularisation of their positions and fair pay. Frustrated with years of job insecurity, they voiced their grievances and called on the government to fulfil its promises of abolishing contractual employment….
Bhubaneswar, May 31, ( Newshub Desk): The Odisha government has implemented a 10% increase in water tariffs for industrial and commercial sectors, effective retroactively from April 1, 2025. This decision, enforced by the Water Resources Department, aligns with the Odisha Irrigation Rules-1961 and its 2016 amendment. Officials have instructed subordinate authorities to communicate these revised…
Bhubaneswar, May 24, ( Newshub Desk) – The Odisha government is taking proactive steps to address land acquisition challenges that have stalled key projects of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in the state. A senior minister has urged officials to expedite the resolution process to ensure the timely implementation of these critical infrastructure developments. During…
Bhubaneswar ( Newshub Desk): In a major move toward ensuring land rights for vulnerable communities, Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has directed all district administrations to conduct a door-to-door survey identifying families owning less than 4 decimals of land. This initiative falls under the Vasundhara Scheme, which aims to provide legal land…
