Odisha Hosts 69th SGFI National Rugby Championship at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a hub for school-level sports as it hosts the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 at Kalinga Stadium, drawing young talent from across the country. The national-level championship, featuring both boys and girls in the Under-17 and Under-14 categories, is being held from April 6…

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Odisha to Revamp ‘Ama Sathi’ Chatbot for Improved Public Service Delivery

Bhubaneswar: Seeking to enhance accessibility and efficiency in revenue services, the Odisha government has initiated steps to upgrade its WhatsApp-based ‘Ama Sathi’ chatbot, making it more responsive and citizen-centric. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva Bhawan, where officials discussed measures…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves ₹93.13 Crore for Smartphones Under POSHAN Abhiyaan

Bhubaneswar: In a major step to strengthen digital service delivery at the grassroots level, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved the procurement of 79,033 smartphones under the POSHAN Abhiyaan at a total cost of ₹93.13 crore. The smartphones, identified as Samsung A06 (Model: SM-A065F/DS), will be procured through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal from NF…

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Railways Unveils Upgraded Next-Gen Amrit Bharat Coaches with Enhanced Interiors

New Delhi: Indian Railways has introduced upgraded interiors for the next-generation Amrit Bharat Express coaches, with a sample coach now ready for inspection. The prototype coach was inspected by the Minister of Railways at New Delhi Railway Station, showcasing a redesigned interior aimed at enhancing passenger comfort, safety, and overall travel experience. The upgraded coaches…

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Debrigarh Ecotourism Logs Record ₹6 Crore Revenue, 1.4 Lakh Visitors in 2025–26

Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has achieved a major milestone in 2025–26, recording its highest-ever revenue of ₹6.02 crore and attracting nearly 1.4 lakh tourists, reaffirming its growing stature as one of India’s emerging wildlife and eco-tourism destinations. The figures mark a sharp rise from the previous financial year (2024–25), when the destination generated ₹5.01 crore…

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Odisha Reschedules School Timings Amid Rising Heat, Classes to Begin at 6:30 AM

Bhubaneswar: With temperatures rising across the state, the Odisha government has directed all schools to reschedule their class timings to morning hours to safeguard students from heatwave conditions. As per the order, all educational institutions will now function from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM with immediate effect from April 2 until the commencement of summer…

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Odisha Tightens LPG Supply Norms, Pushes PNG Transition to Enhance Transparency

Bhubaneswar: In a major move to streamline the supply of LPG and petroleum products, the Odisha government has announced stricter monitoring mechanisms and accelerated plans for transitioning to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across the state. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting jointly chaired by Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Food Supplies &…

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Odisha Launches ‘SĀDHANA Saptah 2026’ to Boost Capacity Building of Govt Officials

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has rolled out a week-long statewide capacity-building initiative, “SĀDHANA Saptah – 2026,” aimed at strengthening governance through continuous learning and skill development of government officials. The programme was formally launched by Anu Garg, Chief Secretary of Odisha, at Lok Seva Bhawan. Scheduled from April 2 to 8, the initiative is being organised by…

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Odisha Inaugurates 1,889 New Anganwadi Centres to Strengthen Grassroots Childcare

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to enhance early childhood care infrastructure, Odisha inaugurated 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts, marking a significant step towards strengthening grassroots service delivery. The centres were virtually inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism Pravati Parida in…

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