Odisha-weekly-current-affairs-8th-15th

 

September 8, 2025

 

Ambulance breakdown in Dhenkanal — A “108” ambulance broke down while ferrying a patient; another vehicle completed the transfer.

 

Death during idol-immersion celebration — A youth reportedly died (suspected cardiac event) while dancing at a public immersion event.

 

Nuapada MLA Rajendra Dholakia dies in Chennai (reported while undergoing treatment).

 

September 9, 2025

 

OPSC directed to disclose interview marks — Odisha Information Commission ordered OPSC to disclose interview marks to candidates (transparency in recruitment).

 

Naveen Patnaik in Delhi art show — Opposition leader’s Delhi visit (cultural engagement highlighted).

 

September 10, 2025

 

Bhubaneswar New City Development scheme approved — Cabinet cleared the ~800-acre Bhubaneswar New City plan (urban expansion & infrastructure).

 

Land-acquisition / industrial plans reported — Updates on land acquisition (Vedanta smelter area, aluminium park plans) and traffic/road-safety enforcement drives around the state.

 

September 11, 2025

 

State actions & Mahanadi riverfront plan — Reports of CM approvals for a Rs.240 crore Mahanadi riverfront initiative and administrative moves (e.g., notary appointment process initiated).

 

September 12, 2025

 

New cow-shelter & Yashoda Yojana launch (Koraput) — Govt announced a model goshala in Bhubaneswar and Yashoda Yojana in Koraput for vulnerable children (social-welfare push).

 

BJD suspends Prafulla Mallik for alleged anti-party activities.

 

Vigilance arrest of OAS officer — A 2019 batch topper was arrested on bribery charges (anti-corruption action).

 

September 13, 2025

 

Fertiliser shortage sparks farmer protests — Localised protests over supply/distribution issues reported across districts.

 

Crypto fraud bust / online-scam arrests — Authorities reported a major online fraud (crypto) bust with arrests in Odisha.

 

September 14, 2025

 

Human-interest / education news — Stories such as tribal student Liza Majhi starting MBBS (from a tribal village) and other local education updates featured in regional bulletins.

 

September 15, 2025

 

Ongoing headlines / roundup — State TV bulletins and local outlets summarized items including continued protests on farm inputs, administrative orders, and law-and-order updates (crypto fraud arrests, vigilance cases).