May 3, 2026

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Cyclone Dana Inflicts Rs 600 Crore Damage in Odisha, Affects Over 41 Lakh Residents

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Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana and the subsequent flooding have caused extensive damage across Odisha, with preliminary assessments estimating losses at approximately Rs 600 crore. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari disclosed these figures on Monday, highlighting the cyclone’s significant impact on both infrastructure and livelihoods. Addressing reporters, Minister Pujari noted that the severe weather affected…

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IFFI 2024 announces ‘Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film’ Category to Showcase New Talent

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New Delhi: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), set to take place in Goa from November 20-28, 2024, has announced the addition of a new award category: ‘Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film.’ This initiative aims to highlight emerging talent in the Indian film industry by featuring debut films…

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‘Hidden’ Form Of Leprosy Can Silently Affect Brain, Spinal Cord: AIIMS Bhubaneswar Study

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New Delhi:  A new study by researchers at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday showed a ‘hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect the brain and spinal cord. While leprosy is an ancient disease that often leads to disfiguring skin sores, a lesser-known form of leprosy — pure neuritic leprosy (PNL) — can inflict significant damage without any…

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State to Begin Kharif Season Paddy Procurement on November 21

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to begin paddy procurement for the current Kharif season from November 21, with operations starting in Bargarh district. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari made the announcement following a ministerial meeting on Monday. Highlighting the details, Minister Pujari stated that paddy would be purchased from farmers at ₹3,100 per quintal. This…

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Orientation Training for Junior Assistants Begins in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive orientation training programme for Junior Assistants commenced on Monday at the State Institute for Women and Children in Bhubaneswar. The event marked the beginning of a structured initiative aimed at enhancing the operational skills of frontline workers involved in the implementation of women and child development schemes. Presiding over the inauguration, Subha…

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President Murmu Interacts with Women Achievers in Indian Aviation Sector

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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu engaged with a group of women achievers from the Indian aviation sector at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, under the initiative “The President with the People”. This program is aimed at fostering stronger connections between the President and the public and recognizing their noteworthy contributions. During her address, President Murmu commended the…

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Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs. 187.33 Crore at Chennai and Kamarajar Ports

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Chennai: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, visited Chennai today to inaugurate a series of significant infrastructure projects at the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) and Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL). These projects, with a total investment of Rs. 187.33 crore, aim to bolster port infrastructure, streamline trade operations, and promote India’s green port…

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SAIL Signs MoU with ASCI for Executive Development Programmes

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New Delhi: The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has entered into a significant academic collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized on November 4, 2024, at SAIL’s Corporate Office in New Delhi. This partnership aims to introduce customized Management Development Programmes tailored for SAIL’s…

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