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The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed a stormy session as there was a heated discussion during the adjournment motion moved by the Congress over the incident of Lord Balabhadra slipping on the charamala with both the Congress and the BJD cornering the BJP-led government over the mishap.

Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida clarified that no decision has been made on the requirement of an Income Certificate for the Subhadra Yojana. The scheme, with a Rs 10,000 crore budget, aims to empower women. Feedback from various stakeholders will shape the final SOP.

A rift in the Cuttack BJD is intensifying as Barabati-Cuttack corporators oppose Banki MLA Devi Ranjan Tripathy's review of their poll debacle in the Barabati-Cuttack constituency.

Odisha government signed 512 MoUs with various industries over the past five years, aiming for Rs 11,85,281.40 crore in investments and creating 5,31,000 jobs. However, only 30 MoUs have been executed so far, with Rs 19,528 crore invested and potential for 20,251 more jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Swain disclosed this in the Assembly.

The proposed allocation for agriculture was increased to Rs 33,919 crore as compared to Rs 24,829 cr last year. The Odisha CM proposed a new scheme 'CM Kisan' for farmers with an outlay of Rs 1935 crore.

After the Union budget, attention shifts to CM Mohan Majhi's first budget for the BJP-led Odisha government, set to be presented in the Odisha Assembly. CM Majhi, also holding the state finance portfolio, will unveil the full-fledged budget amid high public interest.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik congratulated Bhoi for his election as the Deputy Speaker.

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik defended VK Pandian against a national media report. Using his X handle, Patnaik called the claims that Pandian sought an appointment with Amit Shah false and malicious.

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik alleged a breakdown in law and order in Odisha, citing no action against the Governor’s son for assaulting a government officer. BJD and Congress MLAs staged a walkout during the Assembly session.

The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly began tumultuously with BJD and Congress staging a walkout. Governor Raghubar Das, in his address, emphasized Odia Asmita and committed to unbiased governance.

The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly started contentiously with BJD and Congress walking out during Governor Raghubar Das's address on 'Odia Asmita'. The 2024-25 budget will be presented on July 25 by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s BJP government.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has dissolved the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), including its president and executive committee. The decision was announced by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal through a letter approved by the Congress President.

The BJD leaders said they would sharpen their voices for Odisha's development and discharge responsibilities entrusted to them.

The Odisha BJP has alleged that Rs 50,000 crore was misappropriated annually in the name of 5T during BJD's rule. The claims were made in its political resolution passed at the State Executive Committee meeting in Puri.

India highlighted the roles of Pakistan and China in undermining regional cooperation at the UN Security Council, with R. Ravindra emphasizing terrorism and territorial integrity issues. India prioritizes trust within the SCO, shaped by PM Narendra Modi's 'SECURE' vision.