ECI Delegation Engages in High-Level Discussions on Electoral Systems at University of Warsaw

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha held a series of meaningful engagements at the University of Warsaw on the second day of their Poland visit, focusing on comparative democratic practices and election management. During the interaction, the Dean and Professors of the Department of…

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BMC Plants Over 1,000 Saplings at TTS, Boosts Bhubaneswar’s Urban Green Cover

Bhubaneswar: A major urban greening effort took shape at the Temporary Transit Shelter (TTS) near Sainik School today as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched a large-scale plantation drive, adding more than 1,000 saplings to the campus. Minister, Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra, attended the programme as Chief Guest,…

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Odisha Plans Rice & Millet Processing Facility at Baramunda

Bhubaneswar: Plans for establishing a first-of-its-kind specialty rice and millet processing facility at Baramunda moved a step forward as top officials from the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department, Mission Shakti, ICAR, IRRI, OAIC, OUAT and IMAGE convened for a detailed review of the project. The meeting was chaired by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister…

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Gangua Nala Revamp: Minister Directs Officials to Speed Up Work, Ensure Quality Output

Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on the Gangua Nala Improvement Project was convened at Kharavela Bhavan on Tuesday, with Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra chairing discussions aimed at fast-tracking major urban infrastructure upgrades in the city. The meeting placed special emphasis on the integrated development of Nicco Park and its surrounding…

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Odisha Power Sector Gets Big Push as OPTCL Signs Strategic Loan Agreement with NABARD

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s power sector received a major boost today as the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) entered into a landmark long-term financial partnership. The agreement marks the first instance of NABARD extending project financing to any State PSU in Odisha, signalling a transformative step…

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Odisha Signs Twin MoUs to Strengthen Agricultural Value Chains and Expand Digital Advisory Services

Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward modernising agriculture and improving farmer outreach, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, on Sunday signed two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focusing on value chain development and digital extension services. The first MoU was signed with Heifer International to promote value chain development for…

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GELS 2025 Concludes in Puri with Strategic MoUs and Draft Puri Declaration to Steer India’s Clean Energy Transition

Puri: The Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025), conceptualised as India’s first COP-style platform for interstate coordination, concluded with a high-level press briefing in Puri, marking a significant step towards building a collaborative and future-ready clean energy ecosystem in the country. Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister (Energy, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment) Kanak Vardhan…

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Traffic Curbs Announced in Cuttack Ahead of India–South Africa T20 at Barabati Stadium

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium on December 9, 2025, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate on Sunday issued a detailed traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and security during the high-profile event. The advisory will also be in force during the players’ practice session scheduled…

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