July 18, 2026

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BIMSTEC Ports Conclave 2025 Inaugurated, Aiming to Transform Bay of Bengal into Global Maritime Hub

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Visakhapatnam: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave today in Visakhapatnam, marking a major step toward enhanced maritime collaboration among Bay of Bengal nations. The two-day conclave brings together delegates from all seven BIMSTEC member countries—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—to…

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Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in All Coaches and Locomotives to Bolster Passenger Safety

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New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing passenger safety and modernising surveillance infrastructure, the Indian Railways has announced that CCTV cameras will soon be installed in all railway coaches and locomotives across the country. The decision follows the success of experimental installations and aims to deter miscreants and ensure greater security for passengers. The…

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Odisha Crime Branch Launches Probe into Alleged Harassment Case at Balasore College Following Student’s Self-Immolation Attempt

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Balasore: A distressing incident at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, where a second-year integrated B.Ed. student reportedly attempted self-immolation, has prompted swift intervention by the Odisha Crime Branch. Taking suo motu cognizance of the matter, the Crime Against Women and Children Wing of the Crime Branch has initiated an in-depth investigation into the alleged…

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Swiatek Makes Wimbledon History with Dominant Double-Bagel Win Over Anisimova

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London: Iga Swiatek delivered a tennis masterclass at the All England Club on Saturday, clinching her maiden Wimbledon title with a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 Ladies’ Singles final. The 57-minute demolition not only gave Swiatek her sixth Grand Slam crown but also placed her in elite company, completing a…

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Melanistic Tiger Cubs Spotted in Similipal, Reinforcing Odisha’s Conservation Prowess

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Bhubaneswar In a significant boost to Odisha’s conservation narrative, three melanistic tiger cubs have been sighted in the core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve. This rare event reaffirms Similipal’s global distinction as the only wild habitat supporting a natural population of melanistic tigers, often referred to as “black tigers” due to their darker stripe patterns….

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Thousands Receive Appointment Letters as PM Modi Addresses 16th Rozgar Mela

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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela via videoconferencing and distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly selected candidates in various Central Government departments and organisations. One of the key events under this initiative was organised at the Rail Auditorium in Bhubaneswar, where Union Minister of Education and…

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Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation Approves ₹10.48 Crore Annual Plan to Boost Eco-Tourism and Rural Skill Development

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Bhubaneswar: The fourth Governing Body meeting of the Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation was held on Monday at Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, with a renewed focus on ecological protection, sustainable tourism, and community empowerment in and around the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Forests, Environment and Climate Change Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, who…

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Odisha’s 2025–26 Academic Session Begins on Schedule for UG and PG Students

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Bhubaneswar: The academic session 2025–26 for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Odisha officially commenced on July 10, marking a timely start for the new batch of students in government colleges and universities across the state. The Higher Education Department, which had earlier advanced the admission process, confirmed that classes have begun as per the academic…

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