August 27, 2026

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Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews Heatwave Preparedness, Stresses Strict Implementation of Safety Measures

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Bhubaneswar: With intensifying heatwave conditions gripping multiple districts across Odisha, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja convened a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the state’s preparedness, mitigation efforts, and heatwave management strategies for 2025. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Special Relief Commissioner…

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Bhubaneswar to Get Direct Flights to Ghaziabad and Port Blair from March 30

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Bhubaneswar: Expanding air connectivity from Odisha’s capital, direct flight services to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar will commence from March 30 (Sunday) under the New Destination Policy of the Odisha government. The daily flights, operated by Air India Express, will enhance regional connectivity and provide seamless travel options for…

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India Launches ‘Operation Brahma’ to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Victims

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New Delhi: In a swift humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, the Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent medical assistance to the affected population. A 118-member elite medical task force from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, is set to…

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BDA Accelerates Town Planning Scheme for Bhubaneswar’s Urban Growth

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is making rapid strides in implementing its Town Planning (TP) Scheme, a transformative initiative aimed at planned urban expansion and infrastructure enhancement across nine revenue villages—Paikarapur, Sijiput, Naragoda, Sahajpur, Tamando, Bijipur, Nuagaon, and Shyamsundarpur.. In a high-level review meeting, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Vice Chairman of BDA, assessed the…

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Myanmar Earthquake Kills 1,644, Injures Thousands; Rescue Efforts Underway

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Yangon: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region on Friday, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, leaving 1,644 people dead, 3,408 injured, and 139 missing, according to the State Administration Council’s Information Team. The epicentre, located just 20 km from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city with a population of 1.5 million, caused widespread devastation….

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Odisha IAS Officer Sujata R Karthikeyan Granted Voluntary Retirement

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New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the voluntary retirement application of Odisha-cadre IAS officer Sujata R Karthikeyan, marking the conclusion of her distinguished career in public service. Karthikeyan, a 2000-batch IAS officer, had submitted her voluntary retirement request on March 13, 2025, under Rule 16(2A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958….

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President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’

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New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the two-day National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for continuous activism, awareness, and collective participation to protect and enhance the environment. In her inaugural address, President Murmu stressed that environmental protection should not be limited to special occasions but should become…

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e-Jagriti Workshop Empowers Stakeholders in Consumer Dispute Redressal

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Chandigarh: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, UT of Chandigarh, organized a hands-on workshop on the e-Jagriti platform at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Sarangpur, Chandigarh. The workshop aimed to train key stakeholders in using the e-Jagriti portal, an integrated digital system…

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India’s Largest Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Inaugurated in Gujarat

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Chikhali: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a state-of-the-art 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility of Waaree Energy in Chikhali, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. The event was graced by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, and several senior ministers…

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India Secures ₹62,700 Crore Defence Deal for 156 Combat Helicopters and Flight Refuelling Aircraft

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand, along with training and associated equipment. The contracts, worth ₹62,700 crore (excluding taxes), were formalized on March 28, 2025. The first contract includes the supply of 66 LCHs to…

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