Bhubaneswar, June 18(Newshub Desk): The Odisha government has unveiled a comprehensive scheme aimed at reviving indigenous crop varieties and preserving the state’s diverse culinary traditions. Under the initiative, farmers cultivating traditional crops such as millets, pulses, and heritage rice varieties will receive financial and logistical support. The scheme, launched under the banner of “Sustha Bhojan,…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk): In a significant cybercrime development, Odisha Police’s Cyber Crime Unit has apprehended a man for allegedly circulating a doctored and objectionable video targeting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The accused, whose identity is being withheld pending further investigation, is believed to have intentionally shared the morphed content across multiple platforms with the aim of…
Bhubaneswar, June 18(Newshub Desk): The Regional Meteorological Centre has sounded an Orange Alert for seven districts in Odisha, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. The affected districts are Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur. The weather department anticipates that the intense showers may cause flooding in low-lying…
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( 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…
Kendrapara, June 9, (Newshub Desk) — Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made a significant visit to Kendrapara today, participating in various public events that underscored his commitment to regional development and governance. His day began at Kendrapara Autonomous College, where he engaged with students and faculty, discussing education reforms and government-led initiatives aimed at strengthening academic…
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….
June 2,( Newshub desk) – A passenger bus travelling from Hyderabad overturned in the Bijaghati ghat area of Malkangiri district early Monday morning, leaving over 50 passengers feared trapped inside the wreckage. The incident occurred when the driver reportedly lost control at a sharp curve, causing the vehicle to overturn while descending the steep terrain. Local…
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(Newshub Desk) – A tragic tourist vehicle accident in North Sikkim’s Mangan district has left four Odia travellers missing, prompting swift action from the Odisha government. Acting on Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s directive, senior transport officials have arrived in Sikkim to assist survivors and aid ongoing rescue operations. The accident occurred near Chubombu when a…
