January 26, 2026

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India’s First Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation to Come Up in Tamil Nadu’s Anamalai Tiger Reserve

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Chennai: Taking a decisive leap in species-specific conservation, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the creation of the country’s first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district. The initiative is dedicated to protecting hornbills—crucial to forest regeneration and biodiversity—and marks a significant step in preserving the ecological…

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President Murmu Accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation as Vice President

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New Delhi: The Vice President’s office fell vacant on Tuesday after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down citing health concerns. The development was formally conveyed during Rajya Sabha proceedings, marking an unexpected shift in the country’s top constitutional positions. BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was chairing the House, informed…

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Odisha Reviews Urban Infra Progress in 36th Dashboard Meeting

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Bhubaneswar: The 36th Dashboard Review Meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, to assess the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives across the state. Held at the Department’s Conference Hall, the review meeting focused on OUIDF-assisted…

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18-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped in Jagatsinghpur; One Held, Hunt on for Second Accused

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Jagatsinghpur: A disturbing incident of sexual assault has been reported from Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha, where an 18-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by two youths under the Sadar police limits late Monday night. The police have arrested one of the accused while a manhunt is underway to trace the second. According to sources, the incident…

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Odisha’s Young Women Carve Global Careers Through Skill Training

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Bhubaneswar: From the remote villages of Odisha to international job markets, young women in the state are scripting powerful stories of transformation—armed with skills, determination, and the unwavering support of the Skilled-in-Odisha initiative and the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar. Anjulata Negi, a resident of Bargarh district who lost her father at an early…

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Odisha Enforces Statewide Ban on Petrol Sales in Plastic Bottles to Prevent Mishaps, Illegal Trade

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rolled out a statewide ban on the sale of petrol in plastic bottles, reinforcing safety protocols and targeting the illegal fuel trade. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. Addressing officials and…

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NHRC Concludes Two-Day Odisha Visit, Reviews 121 Cases and Holds Talks on Strengthening Human Rights Framework

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Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) wrapped up its two-day visit to Odisha on Sunday, following a series of hearings and high-level consultations aimed at addressing human rights concerns across various sectors in the state. The sessions, held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar, were presided over by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian,…

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FTII and Maharashtra Govt Sign MoU to Boost Film and Media Skill Development

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Mumbai: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited (MFSCDCL), Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to advance skill development in the film, media, and entertainment sectors across Maharashtra. The MoU was exchanged between Swati Mhase-Patil, Managing Director of MFSCDCL, and Dhiraj Singh, Vice…

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