July 30, 2026

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Union Minister Manohar Lal Reviews Odisha’s Power Sector, Assures Support for Infrastructure Development

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Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, visited Bhubaneswar today to review Odisha’s power sector and held extensive discussions with senior state officials on key infrastructure developments. The meeting focused on fly ash utilization, capacity expansion, transmission infrastructure, and power allocation, underscoring the Centre’s commitment to supporting Odisha’s growing energy…

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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Unveils ₹1,368 Crore Water Projects on World Water Day

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Bhubaneswar: Marking World Water Day with a strong push for water conservation and management, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of key projects worth ₹1,368 crore. These include 100 newly constructed check dams, four minor irrigation projects, and 18 mega lift irrigation projects aimed at boosting irrigation and water storage across the…

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Vinod Kumar Shukla To get Jnanpith Award for His Contributions to Hindi Literature

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New Delhi: Vinod Kumar Shukla, one of the most celebrated names in Hindi literature, has been selected for the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024. The recognition honours his exceptional literary contribution, marked by his innovative style and deep sensitivity towards the human experience. Shukla, who is the 12th Hindi writer to receive this esteemed…

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Odisha and Chhattisgarh Chief Ministers Discuss Mahanadi Water Dispute

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Bhubaneswar: To resolve the Mahanadi water dispute, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with his Odisha counterpart, Mohan Charan Majhi, at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The meeting, held during Sai’s visit to Odisha, provided a platform for a crucial dialogue between the two leaders on the long-standing issue. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…

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Odisha Emerges as a Leader in ‘Lakhpati Didi’ Initiative, Empowering Over 9.36 Lakh Women

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Bhubaneswar: The ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, India’s flagship program aimed at economically empowering women, has emerged as a transformative force in Odisha, placing the state second nationally in creating financially independent women entrepreneurs. With over 9.36 lakh women now earning ₹1 lakh or more annually, Odisha stands as a shining example of grassroots economic empowerment under…

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100 New Food Testing Labs to be Established with MOFPI Support, Announces Ravneet Singh Bittu

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Bathinda: To enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will provide financial support for the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26. Bittu made the announcement while…

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India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Defence Ties

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Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…

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Goa Shipyard Limited Successfully Launches ‘Tavasya’, Second Frigate of Project 1135.6

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Goa: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, achieved a historic milestone today with the successful launch of ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259). The launch signifies a major step forward in India’s self-reliance in warship construction, reinforcing the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing. The frigate…

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