Odisha’s police are set to destroy all seized cannabis stored in police facilities this year, as part of a comprehensive anti-drug initiative aimed at addressing storage issues and enhancing security.
The Odisha government has introduced revised regulations for private elementary schools, requiring the acquisition of Opening Permission and a Certificate of Recognition under the RCFCE Act while eliminating the need for Essentiality Certificates.
Two separate road accidents in Odisha resulted in four fatalities late Friday night, prompting police investigations into both incidents.
The Khordha District and Sessions Court has accepted a revision petition regarding alleged helicopter misuse during Naveen Patnaik’s tenure as Chief Minister, requiring responses by July 15.
The Odisha government has taken strict measures against OMHS cadre doctors who have been on strike since July 1, freezing their salaries and warning of termination for contractual staff.
Odisha’s government is advancing its initiative to enhance youth employability by securing land for two new World Skill Centers in Berhampur and Sambalpur, backed by a ₹278 crore budget allocation.
The District and Sessions Court in Cuttack, Odisha, has denied bail to Bhimsen Prasad Tudu, the primary suspect in the death of 28-year-old MBBS student Chandrika Hembram, citing serious allegations and ongoing investigations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s anticipated three-day trip to Odisha starting July 3 has been postponed due to commitments in New Delhi, as confirmed by state BJP president Manmohan Samal.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s planned visit to Odisha on July 3, 2026, has been cancelled, as announced by MP Pradeep Purohit. The reasons for the cancellation have not been disclosed.
A 25-year-old woman, Sumitra Mohapatra, was found deceased in a hotel swimming pool in Puri, Odisha, after attending a bachelor party. Her family suspects foul play, while police currently believe it may be a drowning incident.
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