December 22, 2025

April 2025

Odisha’s KBK Region to Witness Major Railway Transformation Under Amrit Station Scheme

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Bhubaneswar: In a transformative stride toward infrastructure modernization and regional development, Indian Railways has launched a massive station redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme, targeting key railway hubs across Odisha’s KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region. This ambitious project is designed to elevate railway stations in the region to international standards, equipping them with cutting-edge amenities, green…

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Odisha Govt and IFPRI Host Training to Boost Data-Driven Agricultural Policymaking

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Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), conducted a two-day training program for government officials on April 22–23. The workshop focused on agricultural data interpretation, outcome assessment, and policy…

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Odisha Approves ₹1,191 Crore Renewable Energy Projects in 10th Single Window Committee Meeting

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Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant stride in Odisha’s journey towards clean and sustainable energy, the State Government has granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 149.97 MW. The projects, with a total proposed investment of ₹1,191.47 crore, were approved during the 10th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting held under the…

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Similipal Tiger Reserve Declared as National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj District

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards wildlife conservation and ecological preservation, the Odisha government has declared a part of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district as a National Park. The Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department issued an official notification today marking the declaration. Spanning a total area of 2,306.61 square kilometers, STR is…

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PM Modi Inaugurates ₹13,480 Crore Development Projects in Bihar on Panchayati Raj Day; Vows Justice for Pahalgam Attack Victims

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Madhubani, Bihar: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar. These projects span key sectors including electricity, railways, healthcare, and rural infrastructure, aimed at boosting Bihar’s development and creating new employment…

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India Launches National Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 Aiming for 100% Immunization by 2026

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New Delhi: Marking a pivotal step in India’s journey towards eradicating preventable childhood diseases, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (M-R) Elimination Campaign 2025-26. The launch coincided with the first day of World Immunization Week (April 24–30), reaffirming India’s commitment to achieving zero measles…

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India’s First-in-Human Gene Therapy Trial for Haemophilia Marks Milestone in Biotech Progress: Dr. Jitendra Singh

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Bengaluru: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday hailed India’s first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia as a landmark achievement during his visit to BRIC-inStem, a premier research institution under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The trial, conducted in…

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TDB Backs Plant-Based Indoor Air Purification System by Urban Air Labs to Improve Indoor AQI

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New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…

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Govt Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker; NCSSR Inaugurated to Boost Athlete Welfare and Performance

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New Delhi: In a major step toward digitizing athlete services and strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday launched the issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker. The launch event was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital, where the…

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Odisha Higher Education Institutions Closed for Students from April 23 Amid Heatwave

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Bhubaneswar, April 23, 2025: In view of the ongoing severe heatwave sweeping across the state, the Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the closure of all universities and colleges for students starting April 23, until further notice. The decision, aimed at safeguarding students from the extreme weather, was communicated through an official notification issued on…

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