Odisha

Almost 6.4% of voter names were deleted in draft lists for four states and one Union Territory undergoing Systematic Internal Review (SIR). In Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, 30% of names were removed due to Block Level Officers (BLOs) failing to trace voters, while Odisha saw a 6% deletion rate attributed to migration.

Two men from Odisha were arrested with 12.9 kg of ganja near Thrissur railway station. The Excise department is investigating the source of the drugs and their intended recipients.

The death of 14 girls from the Juang community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group from Odisha, occurred at a seafood processing plant in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu due to an ammonia gas leak. The incident highlights the socio-economic struggles of marginalized tribal populations despite targeted interventions.

Ganjam district in Odisha recorded the highest voter deletions with 2,07,626, followed by Cuttack district with 1,55,164. Malkangiri district also reported 27,653 deletions, the highest in the state.

20 lakh names were deleted from the electoral roll after SIR Phase I in Odisha, but the BJD challenges the draft report, stating 27 lakh voters were excluded instead. The discrepancy highlights a disagreement over the actual number of deletions.

Doctors in Odisha have called a strike, leading to crippled health services across the state. The strike follows government assurances, though the impact on healthcare remains severe.

Odisha Governor Hari Babu advised students at RVR & JC College of Engineering to update their knowledge with rapid technological advancements and explore opportunities in emerging fields such as AI, data science, robotics, and quantum technology.

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rains in South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur districts of West Bengal due to a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system is moving closer to the West Bengal-Odisha coast.

Adani Enterprises and UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) Group signed an MoU with Odisha to invest ₹1.08 lakh crore in the aluminium sector, marking the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) for the state.

The CBI arrested three individuals accused of a digital arrest scam. The accused include Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha, and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan.

India’s Adani Group and UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) have signed a $11.5 billion aluminum project in Odisha, forming a 50/50 joint venture to create a refinery, smelter, and power plant. The project aims to generate 53,500 jobs and boost India’s aluminum production to meet domestic demand.

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company and India’s Adani Group agreed to invest $11.5 billion to build an aluminum complex in Odisha, India, strengthening UAE-India commercial and diplomatic ties. The deal follows a 2022 free trade agreement and a recent defense pact between the two countries.

Adani Enterprises and UAE’s IHC will jointly invest ₹1.08 lakh crore in an aluminium project in Odisha. The project will be developed in two phases, with ₹66,000 crore allocated for Phase I and ₹44,000 crore for Phase II.

Adani and IHC signed an MOU for an $11.5 billion India aluminum project. The content references Vedanta Ltd.'s aluminum operations in Odisha, India, owned by billionaire Anil Agarwal.

Odisha will allocate ₹5,467 crore over five years to provide free education from kindergarten to post-graduation. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility, equity, and affordability by waiving admission fees for eligible students in government and government-aided institutions.

Odisha is supplying new school textbooks following a controversy over errors. Additional subject experts and educationists have been included to review and proof-read the books before printing.

The Tamil Nadu Women’s Commission has requested a report on an ammonia leak in Tiruvallur, noting that most victims are women migrant workers from Odisha and other states who worked and resided in factory-provided accommodation.

An ammonia gas leak has resulted in two more worker deaths, raising the total toll to 15. The deceased were identified as Priti Devi from Jharkhand and Budhubari Naik from Odisha.

Tiruvallur police arrested the main agent responsible for bringing migrant workers from Odisha to a seafood processing unit.

NIRL has signed a joint venture with OREDA to establish 1,000 MW of green energy in Odisha. The collaboration aims to develop renewable energy infrastructure in the region.

An ammonia gas leak in Tiruvallur resulted in the death of a woman from Odisha, increasing the toll to 11. Sixty-seven people, including 64 women and three men, are receiving treatment, with 16 on ventilators, 21 on nasal oxygen, and 30 stable.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a ₹25,016 crore coal gasification unit and ₹700 crore rail infrastructure in Odisha, signaling strong tribal outreach. He highlighted eastern India as a gateway to progress and announced the President’s in-laws’ village will be fully powered by solar energy.

India's President and Prime Minister will walk together in Odisha's tribal hinterland, highlighting a joint effort to showcase development projects in the region.

Naveen Patnaik, former Odisha CM, criticized the current BJP government for disruptions in pension disbursement. He highlighted that his government ensured regular pension distribution on the 15th of each month as 'Jan Seva Diwas'.

Odisha approved nearly ₹76,612 crore-worth projects, set to create 50,517 jobs. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited proposed a ₹10,000 crore investment for an ingot, wafer, and Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Unit in Ganjam.

The article highlights that China's previous steel boom has ended, with India adopting a different approach to its steel industry. A blast furnace at Tata Steels Kalinganagar plant in Odisha, India, is cited as an example of this shift.

Odisha has distributed voter roll revision forms to 99% of electors, with 34.5% digitised. The Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district by filling out his enumeration form.

Odisha's Kusunpur village is set to receive a crocodile warning system as part of the 'Smart Village' plan. The infrastructure upgrades include a renovated water gate, underground drainage, community building, toilets, and a cremation center.

Three individuals from Odisha were arrested in Kompally with 6 kg of ganja.

Ganja smugglers allegedly from Odisha attacked police personnel during a vehicle check near Ramaraopalem, prompting ASR police to fire two rounds in the air. Four individuals were arrested following the incident.

Odisha has made rapid development strides during the 12-year tenure of the Modi Government, according to CM Mohan Majhi. Railway projects worth ₹90,000 crore are at various stages of implementation in the state.

Girls in Odisha miss school due to lack of privacy, insufficient menstrual hygiene support, and non-availability of water and soap. While 94% of surveyed schools have separate toilets for girls, these facilities lack basic hygiene resources.

Metal stocks are performing well in India's struggling market, with stainless steel coils being produced at facilities like Jindal Stainless Ltd. India is set to release industrial production figures on April 28. This could impact the metal industry.

Jitu Munda, a 52-year-old man from Odisha, India, brought his sister's remains to a bank to prove her death after officials refused to let him access funds without documentation. The incident highlights bureaucratic inefficiency and public outrage over the 'lack of humanity' in administrative processes.