December 6, 2025

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Odisha Gears Up for Major Road Safety Push with Zero Accident Development Program, Capacity Building Initiatives

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Bhubaneswar: To enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, the Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha convened a high-level meeting to review and strategize ongoing and upcoming road safety measures. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, and renowned road safety expert Prof. Venkatesh Balasubramanian from IIT Madras. A…

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Liberian Cargo Vessel MSC ELSA 3 Sinks off Kochi Coast; All 24 Crew Rescued, Pollution Watch Intensifies

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Kochi: In a dramatic maritime emergency off the coast of Kerala, Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 (IMO No. 9123221) sank approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi at around 7:50 am on Sunday. All 24 crew members on board were successfully rescued—21 by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and three by the Indian Navy’s…

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SJTA and ASI Hold High-Level Meeting to Advance Conservation Efforts at Shree Jagannatha Temple

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Puri: In a significant step towards strengthening conservation efforts at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), held a high-level meeting with Dr. Yaduvendra Singh Rawat, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by senior officials…

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Northeast to Host Annual Khelo India Games; Mandaviya Highlights Region as Sports Powerhouse

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New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday reaffirmed the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the sports ecosystem in the Northeast, identifying the region as a powerhouse of athletic talent. Addressing the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Minister announced that the…

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Shubman Gill Named India’s 37th Test Captain for England Tour; Rishabh Pant to Serve as Deputy

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Mumbai: In a major development for Indian cricket, 25-year-old batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s 37th Test captain for the high-stakes five-match series against England, starting June 20. The announcement came after a selection committee meeting led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been…

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Bhubaneswar Intensifies Action on Urban Flooding and Drainage Management

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward strengthening Bhubaneswar’s resilience to urban flooding, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, conducted an early morning field visit to key drainage channels — Ganguanala and Daya West Canal — on Saturday. The visit focused on evaluating water management and flood mitigation strategies in critical…

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Startup Odisha Partners with PhonePe to Boost Digital Empowerment for Startups

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Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to strengthen the digital capabilities of the startup ecosystem, Startup Odisha—an initiative under the MSME Department, Government of Odisha—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PhonePe Private Limited, one of India’s leading digital payment platforms. The signing ceremony was held at the O-Hub Building in Bhubaneswar. The MoU was…

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Odisha CM Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects to Ease Traffic and Beautify Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects in the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City region, focusing on traffic decongestion and the city’s integrated development. The high-level meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan with senior ministers and top bureaucrats in attendance. During the review, several major proposals…

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Odisha Sets Rs. 2.52 Lakh Crore Credit Target as 179th SLBC Meeting Stresses Financial Inclusion and Support for Farmers

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Bhubaneswar: The 179th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting, along with a special session on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy, was held today in Bhubaneswar, with a renewed focus on achieving the ambitious Annual Credit Plan (ACP) target of ₹2.52 lakh crore for the financial year 2025–26. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, in her…

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