August 29, 2026

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Fifth Project Governing Committee Meeting Held to Expedite Rengali Irrigation Project

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Bhubaneswar: The fifth Project Governing Committee (PGC) meeting for the Rengali Irrigation Project was held on Monday under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha, Department of Water Resources. The high-level meeting, conducted at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on addressing long-pending bottlenecks that have hindered the timely completion…

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Hirakud Dam Reopens to Tourists After 24-Day Security Restriction

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Bhubaneswar: The iconic Hirakud Dam in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, known as Asia’s longest earthen dam, has reopened to tourists after a 24-day security restriction was lifted today. The restriction, which had been in place since May 9, was imposed amid heightened national security concerns linked to growing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the restriction…

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CM Mohan Majhi Unveils ₹205 Crore Welfare Projects in Deogarh, Inaugurates 300-Bed Hospital

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Deogarh district today, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹205 crore. Among the highlights of the visit was the inauguration of a newly constructed 300-bed hospital aimed at significantly improving healthcare services in the region. Out of the total…

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IICA Sets Foot in Northeast with First Regional Campus in Shillong, Marking a Milestone for Inclusive National Growth

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Shillong: In a historic move aimed at decentralizing capacity-building and promoting inclusive development, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has acquired a five-acre land parcel in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, for its first-ever regional campus. This expansion marks IICA’s formal entry into the Northeast and reinforces the government’s…

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India Showcases Maritime Legacy and Strength at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Norway; Sonowal and Crown Prince Haakon Inaugurate India Pavilion

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Oslo: In a historic first, India made its debut at Nor-Shipping, one of the world’s leading maritime events, with the inauguration of the India Pavilion by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The event marked a significant step in India’s maritime diplomacy, showcasing…

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Odisha Tightens Scrutiny on Land Sale Irregularities; 300 Officials Under Scanner

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Bhubaneswar: In a major push for clean governance and transparent land administration, the Odisha government has launched a crackdown on irregularities linked to part plot sales across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Tuesday that a total of 300 officials involved in the preparation of District Survey Reports (DSRs) have…

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India to Build Its First Polar Research Vessel: Sonowal Inks Historic MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg

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New Delhi: Marking a significant milestone in India’s scientific and maritime journey, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal presided over the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Norway’s Kongsberg at an event today in Oslo. The MoU paves the way…

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Textiles Ministry Charts Green Future: Fourth ESG Task Force Meeting Pushes Sustainability Agenda

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New Delhi, June 3, 2025: In a decisive push toward a sustainable and circular textile economy, the Ministry of Textiles held the fourth meeting of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Task Force today, led by Secretary Neelam Shami Rao. The gathering brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, multilateral agencies, and stakeholders from across…

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Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Urban Adda 2025, Champions Cycling as Key to Sustainable Cities

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New Delhi: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today inaugurated the much-anticipated Urban Adda 2025 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The three-day conclave, coinciding with World Bicycle Day, brings together youth leaders, urban planners, policymakers, and civil society to co-create a vision for sustainable…

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French Open: Djokovic Clinches 100th Win To Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Zverev

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Paris: Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year…

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