December 5, 2025

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India Showcases Leadership in Global Herbal Medicine Regulation at WHO–IRCH Annual Meeting in Jakarta

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Jakarta: The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization – International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH) commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025, bringing together representatives from WHO Member States and observer organisations to deliberate on regulatory harmonisation and international collaboration for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal…

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From Classrooms to History: Exploring Puri Zilla School’s Timeless Legacy

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Puri: The 14th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks offered participants a memorable journey through the historic Puri Zilla School, one of Odisha’s oldest educational institutions with a legacy spanning nearly two centuries. Established in 1835 as the Puri Free Academy at Kundheibenta Sahi, the institution evolved into an Anglo-Vernacular academy, was renamed Zilla School…

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Odisha Reviews Progress of Key Infrastructure Projects, Stresses Timely Forest Clearance Processing

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Bhubaneswar: A high-level coordination meeting was held today at the Home Department Conference Hall to review and expedite the processing of forest diversion proposals linked to major infrastructure projects in Odisha. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, focused on resolving forest-related bottlenecks impacting key projects of NHAI,…

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ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 Kicks Off at Kalinga Stadium

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Bhubaneswar: The wait is finally over for sports enthusiasts as the ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 officially commenced today at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The grand inauguration was led by Suryabanshi Suraj, Hon’ble Minister for Sports & Youth Services, Higher Education, and Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Government of…

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Anu Garg Reviews Progress of Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme

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Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) on Friday. The review meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, was attended by Central Prabhari Officers, senior State Government officials assigned to various districts, District Collectors, and officers from line…

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GRIDCO Signs Renewable Energy Banking Agreements with ReNew E-Fuels and UltraTech Cement

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Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…

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Odisha Approves TP Scheme-8 to Strengthen Bhubaneswar’s Planned Urban Growth

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has approved the draft plan of Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8, marking a significant milestone in Bhubaneswar’s journey toward structured and sustainable urban development. The approval has been formally published in the Odisha Gazette, paving the way for its implementation. Spread across 560.86 acres in Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the project will…

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Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Tsunami Alert Issued

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Manila: A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation advisories for coastal areas. The quake struck offshore near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao, at a depth of 10 km, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported, cautioning residents about possible aftershocks and structural damage. Although…

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India Ranks Third Globally in FinTech Startup Funding, Raises $1.6 Billion in 2025

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Bengaluru: India’s FinTech sector continues its rapid ascent on the global stage, emerging as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a new report by Tracxn, an AI-based market intelligence platform. From January to September 2025, Indian FinTech startups raised a total of $1.6 billion,…

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Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Annual Terracotta Exhibition from October 13

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Bhubaneswar: The city is all set to host the annual Terracotta Exhibition from October 13 to 19 at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, bringing together hundreds of artisans and craft enthusiasts under one roof. The much-loved event will once again highlight Odisha’s traditional pottery and terracotta artistry, blending creativity with sustainability. Visitors can look forward to…

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