March 24, 2026

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Odisha Development Commissioner Reviews Water Resources Department’s Plan Expenditure and Irrigation Master Plan Progress

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Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review of the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) today, focusing on the progress of plan expenditure and key departmental initiatives. The review meeting was held at the DoWR office in Bhubaneswar and attended by senior officers of the department. During…

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Odisha Women Redefine Tradition and Entrepreneurship at Subhadra Shakti Food Competition Finale

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Bhubaneswar: A culinary journey rooted in tradition and driven by ambition reached its grand finale in Bhubaneswar today as the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition concluded with much fanfare at Hotel Mayfair Lagoon. Organised by the Mission Shakti Department, Government of Odisha, the event celebrated the rich culinary heritage of the state while spotlighting the…

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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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