Netherlands Women’s Hockey Team Arrives in Bhubaneswar for FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25

Bhubaneswar: Reigning champions, the Netherlands Women’s Hockey Team, landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Sunday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 matches in India. Currently second on the points table with nine points from four games, the Dutch side is set to face England in their opening match of…

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Indian Navy Participates in International Fleet Review 2025 in Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia: Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and the Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft have arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the prestigious International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15 to February 22. The event, a significant multinational naval gathering, will be reviewed by the Hon’ble President of Indonesia and will…

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Odisha’s Economy Grows to ₹9.5 Lakh Crore in 2024-25, Outpacing National Growth Rate

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Economic Survey 2024-25, released by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the state’s annual budget, highlights robust economic growth. Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated to be ₹9.5 lakh crore in 2024-25, marking a 10% increase from ₹8.6 lakh crore in 2023-24. The real economic growth…

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Over 8,100 Child Marriages Reported in Odisha in Six Years, Assembly Informed

Bhubaneswar: Despite ongoing awareness campaigns and stringent legal measures, Odisha has recorded over 8,100 child marriages in the last six years, the Odisha Assembly was informed on Saturday. In a written response to a question raised by BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development…

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NABARD Projects ₹2.52 Lakh Crore Credit Potential for Odisha at State Credit Seminar

Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducted its State Credit Seminar for the financial year 2025-26 in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the State Focus Paper for Odisha. The paper projects an overall credit potential of ₹2,52,000 crore for the priority sector, emphasizing agriculture and allied industries. The seminar was inaugurated by Odisha’s…

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Odisha Government Advances Digital Integration for Cess Collection

Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline the collection of cess under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWW Board), a high-level meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan. Chaired by Deputy Chief Secretary-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS), Anu Garg, IAS, the discussion focused on integrating various software platforms to ensure the seamless…

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FIH Pro League Begins at Kalinga Stadium with Exciting Matches

Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated FIH Pro League kicked off today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a thrilling international hockey spectacle that will run until February 25. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the opening ceremony, extending their best wishes to the participating teams and boosting…

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Odisha Govt Pledges Support for IT Industry’s R&D Efforts in Joint Discussion with NASSCOM

Bhubaneswar: The Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha organized a joint discussion session with NASSCOM on Friday, focusing on strengthening the state’s IT sector and fostering research and development (R&D) initiatives. Addressing the gathering, E&IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling highlighted the rapid growth of Odisha’s IT industry and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

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Deputy CM KV Singh Deo Meets State Finance Commission, Discusses Economic Strengthening

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo held discussions with 6th State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Kumar Panda and other commission members at Lok Seva Bhavan today, focusing on strategies to strengthen Odisha’s economy from the grassroots level. During the meeting, Singh Deo shared valuable insights based on his extensive experience in governance, emphasizing the…

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