Tag: Odisha

In a significant policy shift, Odisha’s Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced on Friday that all dance bars across the state will be shut down. The move is part of a broader crackdown on illegal liquor trade and a new liquor policy being drafted by the state government.

In a devastating incident in Odisha's Koraput district, three women labourers lost their lives after being buried under a landslide while working at a murram quarry near the Kolab dam. The tragedy occurred as ten labourers from Salmanguda village were engaged in digging soil at Matikhala Murram hill when a portion of land unexpectedly caved in, trapping the victims.

In a significant political development, Mohan Charan Manjhi, a four-time MLA and the tribal face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been chosen as Odisha's new Chief Minister. This decision comes after senior state leaders Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram were appointed to roles in the Union government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised concerns about Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's health, suggesting a possible conspiracy behind his deteriorating condition. Speaking at a public meeting in Baripada, Modi assured that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state, a special committee will be formed to investigate Patnaik’s health issues.

As Odisha battles scorching temperatures, reaching a blistering 44.6 degrees Celsius in Baripada town, the state government has taken measures to ensure the well-being of its residents, especially students. With the mercury soaring to alarming levels, Odisha has announced a summer vacation for schools starting April 25, affecting all government, government-aided, and private institutions.