Odisha

Retail inflation in Odisha has climbed to 5.95%, according to a report by Odisha-based news channel OTV, placing the state above the national average. Rising prices of essential goods are squeezing household budgets, and the news is drawing wide attention across the state as residents and commentators discuss the growing cost of living and its impact on families.

Lecturers in Odisha say the state's KG to PG free education scheme has pushed colleges into a financial crisis, as fee waivers leave institutions without adequate funds to operate. Teaching staff warn the policy is straining budgets and could affect the quality of education, prompting debate over how the government plans to compensate colleges for the lost revenue.