PM-JANMAN Tribal Scheme
The state of Odisha has been allocated ₹24 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan for the financial year 2025–26. The initiative targets 75 identified PVTG communities, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, drinking water, healthcare, education, and nutrition.

PM Modi Praises Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Gaza peace breakthrough, praising US Prez Donald Trump’s leadership and supporting hostage release efforts. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to promoting a durable, just peace and continued progress in the region.


Strategic Talks in Delhi
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit to New Delhi marked a significant step in strengthening both governance and party strategy. During his trip, CM Majhi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda, sharing Odisha’s developmental roadmap and discussing future initiatives.


Mountain Safety Boost
The Odisha government has announced a comprehensive master plan to identify and mitigate landslide-prone zones across the state’s hilly regions. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari stated that the government is taking proactive steps to prevent future incidents.


Abducted Woman Rescued
In a troubling incident, a mentally distressed woman was allegedly abducted by a truck driver near Charampa on NH-16 in Bhadrak. Police swiftly arrested the accused and seized the vehicle involved.

Rescue Op Still On
Rescue operations are still underway as teams continue to search through debris and unstable terrain in Odisha’s Gajapati district. The move comes after two individuals were tragically buried under debris during a massive landslide that struck the Gajapati district.



Three-Day Test Win
Vice-captain Ravindra Jadeja starred with figures of 4-54 as India wrapped up a dominant victory over West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium.



Gill Replaces Rohit
Star batter Shubman Gill has been named as India’s ODI captain and replaces Rohit Sharma at the helm for the upcoming three-match series in Australia beginning on October 19. Rohit has been named in the squad as a batter, as he and Virat Kohli are set to return to the ODI setup for the first time since the triumphant 2025 Champions Trophy campaign.

More Rain For Odisha
The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding the formation of a fresh low-pressure area or cyclonic circulation over the northern Bay of Bengal around October 9. This development could bring rainfall activity and potential weather disruptions across coastal Odisha.