WAG Finals Conclude National Gymnastics Championships in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) events at the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 concluded with high-energy apparatus finals at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre, Kalinga Stadium, bringing the prestigious national championship to a close. In the senior category, Niranjana Punia of Haryana clinched gold in the balance beam event, while Anoushka…

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Milk Becomes Costlier in Odisha as OMFED Raises Prices by ₹4 per Litre

Bhubaneswar: Consumers across Odisha will have to pay more for milk as the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation has revised its retail prices upward by ₹4 per litre, effective from today. The decision comes alongside an increase in procurement rates aimed at supporting dairy farmers. As per the revised rates, toned milk is now…

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Baranica Elangovan Sets New National Record in Women’s Pole Vault at Bhubaneswar Indoor Meet

Bhubaneswar: Baranica Elangovan continued her record-breaking run at the indoor athletics meet, clearing 4.23m to set a new national record in the women’s pole vault at the indoor stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The 29-year-old athlete from Tamil Nadu bettered her own previous national mark of 4.22m, which she had set at the same venue…

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Odisha Accelerates Plan for 24×7 Urban Water Supply, Reviews Multi-Year PHEO Roadmap

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to ensure round-the-clock drinking water supply in urban areas, undertaking a detailed review of the Public Health Engineering Organisation’s (PHEO) Annual Action Plans for 2026–27, 2027–28 and 2028–29. The review meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee at Kharabela Bhawan, focused on expanding 24×7 water coverage…

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Dharmendra Pradhan Reviews NEET UG 2026 Conduct at NTA Headquarters

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday visited the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to review the conduct of the NEET UG 2026 examination, being held across the country. During his visit, the Minister assessed key operational arrangements, including examination logistics, coordination with test centres, and real-time monitoring systems put in place…

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Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, the country’s public service broadcaster. A prominent creative professional, Joshi is widely recognised for his contributions across literature, advertising, cinema and public communication. Known for his evocative writing and strong cultural connect, his…

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Odisha Unveils ‘ShaktiShree’ App and Internship Guidelines to Strengthen Higher Education Ecosystem

Bhubaneswar: Marking a push towards safer campuses and industry-aligned education, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday introduced the ShaktiShree mobile application along with a structured internship guideline framework for students in higher education institutions. The announcements were made during a national-level workshop attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and State Higher Education…

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Pahel Shah Shines in Junior All-Around; Railways Clinch Senior Team Gold at National Gymnastics Championships

Bhubaneswar: Day 3 of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 witnessed high-quality performances in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) events at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre, Kalinga Stadium. In the Junior Women’s Individual All-Around competition, Pahel Shah from Maharashtra clinched the gold medal with a score of 41.366, showcasing consistency and precision…

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Chief Secretary Urges Ethical Governance as OAS Batch Completes ROTI Training

Bhubaneswar: The Revenue Officers’ Training Institute (ROTI) on Friday hosted the valedictory ceremony for the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) DR-2023 batch, marking the successful completion of their institutional training programme. The four-week training, conducted from April 6 to May 2, saw 30 OAS probationers undergo intensive preparation in administrative functions and governance. The ceremony was…

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Kuldeep Kumar Sets National Record in Men’s Pole Vault at Indoor Meet in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A new national record headline marked the opening day of the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition, as Kuldeep Kumar delivered a standout performance to clinch gold in the men’s pole vault event. Representing Madhya Pradesh, the 21-year-old cleared 5.41 metres on his first attempt, surpassing the previous national record…

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