July 31, 2026

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Senior IPS Officer S.K. Priyadarshi Appointed CMD of Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today appointed senior IPS officer S.K. Priyadarshi as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC). Priyadarshi, who currently serves as the Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Modernization, has been entrusted with the additional charge of OPHWC. A notification issued by the Home Department confirmed…

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Govt Launches Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting to Boost Climate Preparedness in Rural India

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New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bolstering climate resilience at the grassroots level, Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, (Dr.) Jitendra Singh, and Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel jointly launched the Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting initiative at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. This groundbreaking effort is the result of collaboration between…

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Principal Secretary H&UD Usha Padhee Reviews Cyclone Shelters in Bhubaneswar Ahead of Cyclone ‘Dana’

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Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, conducted an inspection of several cyclone shelters in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area this afternoon, reviewing the preparedness and emergency arrangements in place ahead of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’. The visit is part of Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster management, as…

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Paralakhemundi Railway Station Undergoes Major ₹12 Crore Upgrade as Part of Amrit Stations Initiative

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Paralakhemundi: The historic Paralakhemundi Railway Station is undergoing significant development, with a total investment of ₹12 crore under the Ministry of Railways’ Amrit Stations initiative. This transformation is set to enhance connectivity and improve passenger amenities in this culturally rich region of Odisha, benefiting both locals and travelers alike. Strategically located near the Andhra Pradesh…

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PM Modi Discusses Cyclone Dana Preparedness with Odisha CM

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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi this evening to review the state’s preparedness for the fast-approaching Cyclone Dana. The cyclone, expected to make landfall later tonight, has prompted large-scale evacuation and emergency measures across coastal areas. According to an official press release, Chief Minister Majhi…

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India Plays Pivotal Role in Shaping Global Telecommunications at ITU-WTSA 2024

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New Delhi: The International Telecommunications Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA 2024) concluded today with India emerging as a key player in influencing the future of global telecommunications. Through its proactive engagement, India successfully proposed groundbreaking resolutions and contributed to the modification of existing ones, receiving widespread support from member nations. The closing ceremony…

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Sikkim Government Signs MoU with GeM to Boost Public Procurement Efficiency

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Gangtok: The Government of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to enhance the adoption of the GeM platform for public procurement across various government departments. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as GeM now covers all states and Union Territories…

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Cyclone Dana Intensifies, Expected to Make Landfall in Odisha Tonight

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Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha late Thursday night or early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. According to the Regional Meteorological Department Director, Manorma Mohanty, there is a possibility that the cyclone may slightly…

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CDS General Anil Chauhan Inaugurates National Conference on Defence Technology Management (TECHMA 2024)

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New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan virtually inaugurated the National Conference on Technology Management (TECHMA 2024) on October 24, 2024. The two-day event, themed ‘Technology Management in Defence Sector for Vision India @2047’, has been organized by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Institute of Technology Management, Mussoorie….

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