The Odisha government has announced a large-scale reshuffle of IAS and OAS officers, reassigning top bureaucrats to pivotal roles across departments and districts. The move saw significant changes in key positions, including Finance, Excise, Industries, and district collectorates.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Odisha government after attending the all-party meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing an 'alarming rise' in crimes against women in the state.
Biju Janata Dal Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra on Wednesday lashed out at the Odisha government, demanding them to "come out of slumber" and take action by ordering a judicial inquiry against the perpetrators after the death of a 20-year-old college student
Police on Wednesday used water cannon to disperse BJD workers, protesting against the Odisha government after a 20-year-old girl self-immolated because of alleged sexual harassment by her teacher
Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday took to the streets, calling for 'Balasore Bandh' in protest against the Odisha government after a 20-year-old girl self-immolated herself because of alleged sexual harassment by her teacher.
Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday heavily criticised Odisha government, calling their administration a "failed system" and blamed their inaction for the death of Balasore college student, who self-immolated herself in protest over sexual harassment by her teacher.
Das slammed the state administration and asked why the incident took place and why she attempted suicide. The Odisha Congress president stated that the victim belongs to Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and had filed her complaint back in June.
In a letter, the Odisha Congress said the committee will visit Balasore and inspect the incident site and submit a report to the Pradesh Congress Office.
Odisha government have formed a committee to conduct a thorough inquiry into the alleged harassment case against Samira Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor at FM Auto College, who has been arrested following the suicide attempt by a female student of the college on July 12.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sagar Mohanty, the Engineer In Chief, Procurement in Water Resources Department of the Odisha government, said, "Currently, the flood situation in Odisha is under control. Almost all the rivers are receding, including Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, and Jalaka.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala slammed the BJP government over the issue of the Jagannath Puri stampede and asked when the "VIP syndrome" in the country will cease.