Odisha’s Millet Mission Sets National Benchmark, Says Union Agriculture Minister

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s growing leadership in promoting millet-based farming and nutrition took centre stage as the state celebrated Mandia Dibasa (Millet Day) today at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who commended Odisha for turning the millet movement…

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Nuapada Administration Refutes Allegations of Illegal Movement of EVMs; Clarifies Protocols

Nuapada: The District Election Officer (DEO)-cum-Collector of Nuapada has strongly denied allegations made by a political party claiming that a truck carrying Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was brought illegally from Ganjam district on November 9 ahead of the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency bye-election. A news channel had telecast the allegation without seeking clarification from the administration….

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High-Intensity Blast Near Red Fort Metro Station Leaves Eight Dead; Multiple Vehicles Gutted

New Delhi: A high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed at least eight lives and left several people injured, triggering panic in the busy Chandni Chowk-Red Fort area. The blast occurred in a parked Hyundai i20 car near Gate Number 1 of the metro station, officials said. According to the…

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CRUT’s Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride Earn Odisha National Award for Urban Transport Innovation

New Delhi: Odisha has been nationally recognised for its progressive efforts in promoting sustainable and people-centric urban mobility. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its flagship initiatives Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride. The honour was conferred under the category “Running Trophy for the…

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Odisha State Tribal Museum Observes Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh with Special Exhibitions Honouring Bhagwan Birsa Munda

Bhubaneswar: The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh is being observed across the country from November 1 to November 15, 2025, to celebrate the cultural heritage of tribal communities and acknowledge their significant role in shaping the nation. As part of this nationwide celebration, the Odisha State Tribal Museum is hosting a series of special programmes marking the…

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Odisha Strengthens Lift Irrigation Network to Boost Agricultural Growth and Water Security

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is advancing its Lift Irrigation (LI) initiatives to ensure water security, enhance agricultural productivity and provide equitable access to irrigation, especially in upland and drought-prone areas where conventional canal irrigation is not feasible. The efforts align with the State’s commitment to the Viksit Bharat vision, aiming to provide assured, year-round irrigation…

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Odisha to Celebrate 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with Statewide Singing in Schools on November 7

Bhubaneswar: In a tribute to India’s national song, the Odisha government has announced that all schools across the state will hold a collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7. The initiative is part of the nationwide observance marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic song. The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department has issued…

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