
Odisha Removes Attempt Cap for Civil Services Exams
Odisha's Chief Minister has ended the six-attempt cap for OCS exams, allowing general category candidates to appear until they reach the upper age limit of 42 years.
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Odisha's Chief Minister has ended the six-attempt cap for OCS exams, allowing general category candidates to appear until they reach the upper age limit of 42 years.

The Chief Minister of Odisha has announced the renaming of Phulbani Medical College after Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. This initiative aims to preserve the historical and cultural significance of the ashram while bolstering educational infrastructure in the tribal-dominated district.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered an inquiry into numerous errors found in school textbooks, following reports from the Primary Teachers Association identifying 1,678 mistakes.

The Chief Minister of Odisha stated that strong ties between the eastern state of Odisha and the western state of Gujarat will be crucial in achieving a developed India.
The staff were injured during the evacuation of patients, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

Odisha Chief Minister Majhi has presented data in the House, revealing 54 communal riots and 7 mob lynchings in the state since 2024, amidst criticism from the opposition.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has stated that the new minerals law infringes upon the rights of the state, raising concerns about its implications.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has called for the resignation of the state's education minister, citing moral responsibility for significant errors found in textbooks.

A case has been filed concerning the disappearance of reports from the office of then Odisha Chief Minister Patnaik, including one related to the killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, which sparked the 2008 Kandhamal riots.

A severe heatwave has gripped various parts of India, pushing temperatures to record highs. Delhi experienced its hottest April day in four years, reaching 42.8°C, while Odisha announced summer vacations from April 27 due to the extreme heat.

A fire at a government-run hospital in eastern India killed at least 10 critically ill patients who were admitted in the trauma care unit, officials said on Monday. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire broke out early on Monday on the first floor of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha state’s Cuttack city, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told reporters. “A short circuit caused the fire ...

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi reacted with public displeasure after President Droupadi Murmu expressed anguish over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in Darjeeling, Bengal, calling it more than just logistical issues.

Odisha Chief Minister Majhi anticipates that the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh will be resolved before Diwali. This follows a tripartite meeting aimed at negotiation between the states.

Odisha Chief Minister Majhi announced that action will be taken against 128 medical officers and dental surgeons who have been absent from duty without authorization for over five years in government hospitals.
The BMS union has called on the Odisha Chief Minister to stop the removal of thousands of contractual government employees, threatening intensified protests if their demands for reinstatement and job security are not met.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has stated that the Biju trust is not funded by party money, addressing concerns about the trust's financial sources.

The Chief Minister of Odisha has raised concerns, alleging that President Murmu was subjected to 'ill-treatment' during her recent visit to West Bengal.