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Bhubaneswar: Widespread flooding triggered by continuous light to moderate rainfall over the past few days has affected six districts in Odisha—Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundergarh, and Keonjhar—displacing thousands and prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations. According to official estimates, more than 11,000 people have been impacted by the floods. In Mayurbhanj and Balasore alone, over…

Bhubaneswar: To accelerate the adoption of agri-tech innovations in the state, Social Alpha, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, organised a State-Level Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on “Promoting Agri-Tech in Odisha” at Hotel Presidency in Bhubaneswar. The workshop brought together policymakers, agri-tech startups, technology validation agencies, and farmers to explore…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its leadership in sanitation reform as the two-day National Conference on “Ensuring Dignity, Safety, and Inclusion of Core Sanitation Workers” concluded in Bhubaneswar with the adoption of the Bhubaneswar Declaration. The declaration signals a collective national commitment to strengthen rights, dignity, and welfare for sanitation workers. Organised under the state’s flagship GARIMA…

Malkangiri: A wave of shock and concern has swept through Malkangiri district following reports of two distinct alleged rape incidents involving minor girls. Law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing both cases, with one accused already apprehended. The first heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Mudulipada area of Malkangiri. According to detailed accounts, a minor girl from…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled a life insurance scheme worth ₹10 lakh for sanitation workers, reaffirming the state’s commitment to their safety and dignity. The announcement came during the two-day national workshop ‘GARIMA’ held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, aimed at transforming core sanitation work through enhanced safety, dignity,…