Odisha - In a quiet tribal village nestled in the hills of Rayagada, Odisha, lives a 58-year-old woman named Savitri Bai Majhi a farmer, healer, and fierce protector of indigenous wisdom. The Forgotten Forests and Her Fight For years, Savitri Bai watched as deforestation, mining, and development projects swallowed the forests around her village. These forests were more than just trees—they were the lifelines of her people, offering food, medicine, and identity. While others...

The Odisha government has sanctioned ₹2,500 crore for major infrastructure development projects in rural areas under the Biju Setu Yojana and Rural Roads Scheme. The funds will be used to build new bridges, repair existing ones, and improve connectivity to remote villages across districts like Kalahandi, Rayagada, and Gajapati. This step aims to strengthen the rural economy by ensuring smooth transport of agricultural goods and better access to schools and hospitals. With monsoon approaching,...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reprimanded the Odisha government for failing to compensate the family of Manorama Dongori, a pregnant woman who died in Rayagada jail under alleged medical negligence. Despite a direction issued in December 2024 to pay ₹2 lakh within six weeks, the government has submitted no proof of payment. NHRC has demanded the full medical records and payment evidence by August 21, 2025, warning of possible coercive action under human rights laws if...

The Odisha Cabinet recently approved the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, granting the governor authority to appoint interim vice-chancellors in state-supported universities. With 13 out of 17 institutions facing leadership gaps, the move ensures academic continuity until full-time VCs are appointed. While faculty largely support the change, concerns remain over the lack of defined eligibility criteria—possibly opening posts to non-academic administrators. Official VC...

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In a shocking case from Ganjam district, Odisha, two Dalit men—Babula Nayak and his relative—were brutally attacked. Allegedly accused of cattle smuggling, they were forced to crawl, made to eat grass, drink drain water, and pressured to pay ₹30,000 before being assaulted Eight men and a minor have been arrested, but this horrific episode underscores how deeply caste discrimination and violence persist—even in modern India. Which Rights Were Violated? Right to Equality...