January 22, 2026

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Indian Railways Goes Multilingual: BHASHINI and CRIS Join Hands to Deploy AI-Powered Language Solutions

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New Delhi: In a major stride towards inclusive digital transformation, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, paving the way for the integration of advanced multilingual artificial intelligence solutions across key passenger-facing platforms of Indian Railways. The MoU was formally signed…

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Puducherry Becomes 19th Legislature to Launch NeVA, Embracing Digital and Paperless Governance

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Puducherry: Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, today inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. The launch marks a significant stride in promoting transparent, efficient, and environment-friendly governance. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Puducherry Assembly, was graced by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan,…

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Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Second French Open Title After Epic Comeback Against Jannik Sinner

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Paris: In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner and capture his second French Open title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The 22-year-old defending champion, showing incredible grit and resilience, clawed back from two sets down to…

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Dharamgarh Sub-Collector Dhiman Chakma Caught Accepting Bribe, Vigilance Uncovers ₹47 Lakh at Residence

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Department on Sunday caught Dhiman Chakma, IAS (2021 batch) and Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh from a local businessman at his official residence. The bribe amount was reportedly part of a larger demand of ₹20 lakh, allegedly made by the Sub-Collector under threats…

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Bhadrak Tops Odisha in Revenue Administration Performance

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Bhubaneswar: In a proud moment for Bhadrak, the district has been ranked first among all 30 districts of Odisha for its overall performance in revenue administration, earning the prestigious Certificate of Excellence during the state-level Revenue Officers’ Conference-cum-Workshop held at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The two-day conference, organised for the first time…

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Odisha Govt Bans Sale of Meat and Liquor Within 2 km Radius of Jagannath Temple

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced a ban on the sale of meat and liquor within a 2-kilometre radius of the revered Shri Jagannath Temple. The move is part of a larger plan to transform the holy city into a dedicated pilgrimage destination with a culturally cohesive identity. Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, while addressing the media on…

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Odisha Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases, Total Tally Rises to 49

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally has reached 49, with four fresh cases detected on Sunday, sparking renewed caution among health authorities. The rise in infections, though modest, has prompted officials to reiterate the need for public vigilance. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, while briefing the media, stated that the bulk of recent cases have emerged from…

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Bhubaneswar to Get Underground Metro, Confirms Odisha Works Minister

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Bhubaneswar: The City will soon have a fully underground metro rail system, replacing the earlier proposal for an elevated corridor. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed the shift in approach, citing the need to preserve the aesthetic integrity of the city. “No new alignment has been finalised yet for the…

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Bargarh FC Clinches Inaugural CM Trophy U-15 Football Championship at Birsa Munda Stadium

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Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a thrilling finale at Rourkela’s iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Bargarh FC edged past Bhubaneswar FC with a 3–2 victory to lift the first-ever CM Trophy Under‑15 Football Championship, marking a new chapter in Odisha’s grassroots sports development. The month-long tournament, launched on January 16, is the state’s first grassroots-level U-15 football championship,…

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CM Mohan Majhi Engages Industry Leaders Ahead of Government’s First Anniversary

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Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first anniversary of his government, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met with leading industrialists, MSME entrepreneurs, women business leaders, and start-up representatives to outline his government’s achievements and future roadmap for industrial growth in the state. Thanking the industry stakeholders for partnering in Odisha’s growth journey, CM Majhi underscored…

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