IMPLEMENTATION OF MOOSHAHARY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Police" is a State subject falling in List-II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. It is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations to implement police reform measures for improving efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of police functioning. The Union Government issues advisories from time to time to the States/UTs on matters relating to police reform...


Distribution of seeds to farmers by BBSSL

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has so far introduced 78 crop varieties across 8 crops, including wheat, paddy, pulses and fodder crops, for distribution in the market. BBSSL is distributing seeds through a multi-channel network comprising its institutional business network, cooperative network of about 37,000-member societies, and direct outreach through around 480 registered dealers across the country. During FY 2...


BCGCL and MCL Sign Landmark Land Leasing Agreement for Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur, Odisha

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards advancing India's coal gasification roadmap, a landmark land leasing agreement was signed between Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the upcoming Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur, Odisha. The signing ceremony was held in New Delhi today in the august presence of the Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy. The project, e...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: RARE EARTH CORRIDORS

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in the states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. These corridors will focus on mining, processing, research, and manufacturing thus aligning these initiatives with the national priorities of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Net Zero 2070, and Viksit Bharat @ 2047, while positioning India as a key player in global advanced materials value chai...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON SUBASH KUMAR PANDA AND OTHERS V/S STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, April 6 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on Jan. 16 : IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 12508 of 2025 Subash Kumar Panda and others ... Petitioner(s) Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha ... Opp. Party(s) Mr. P.S. Nayak, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SIBO SANKAR MISHRA Order No. ORDER 16.01.2026 I.A. No. 44 of 2026 This is an application seeking modification of the order dated 18.12.2025. Vide order dated 18.12.2025, petitioner nos. 1...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON MUNA MOHANTY V/S STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, April 6 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on Jan. 16 : IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 11782 of 2025 Muna Mohanty ... Petitioner Mr. J. Mallick, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha (CBI) ... Opposite Party Mr. M. Dhir, Advocate appearing on behalf of Mr. S. Nayak (CBI) CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER (ORAL) 16.01.2026 I.A. No. 1202 of 2025 This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). Mr. Jayaram Mallic...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON LULU NAIK V/S STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, April 6 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on Jan. 16 : IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 11336 of 2025 Lulu Naik ... Petitioner Mr. B.N. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha ... Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER (ORAL) 16.01.2026 This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). The memo filed by learned counsel for the Petitioner is taken into consideration a...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON MUKESH SAHU V/S STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, April 6 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on Jan. 16 : IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 11122 of 2025 Mukesh Sahu ... Petitioner Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha ... Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER (ORAL) 16.01.2026 This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). The memo filed by learned counsel for the Petitioner is taken into consideration and a...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON MAHESWAR SAMAL AND OTHERS V/S STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, April 6 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on Jan. 16 : IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.446 of 2026 Maheswar Samal and others ... Petitioners Mr. S.R. Mulia, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ... Opposite Party Mr. P. Satpathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 16.01.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This bail application, on being mentioned is taken on board by way of...


ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON RAGHUNATH SAHU V/S STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, April 6 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on Jan. 16 : IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 415 of 2026 Raghunath Sahu ... Petitioner Mr. S.K. Mahanty, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa ... Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER (ORAL) 16.01.2026 I.A. No. 42 of 2026 This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). This is an application by the petitioner for grant of interim...