June 19, 2026

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Odisha Strengthens Telemedicine Services to Improve Healthcare Access

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department conducted a Telemedicine Review Meeting today to enhance healthcare accessibility across the state. The discussion focused on improving teleconsultations between healthcare facilities at different levels, ensuring better connectivity between Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and District Headquarter Hospitals (DHHs) with Medical College Hospitals,…

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Odisha to Expand NCC with More Cadets, Training Centers, and Aviation Program

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Bhubaneswar: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Odisha is set for a major expansion, following a meeting between Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, Director General of NCC, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. The discussion focused on increasing the number of cadets, enhancing training facilities, and introducing aviation training at…

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Odisha Govt Approves Block-Level Stadium Project to Boost Grassroots Sports

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Bhubaneswar: In a major push for grassroots sports development, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the construction of stadiums in all 314 blocks of the state, with a total outlay of ₹4,124 crore. Each stadium will be built on approximately 8 to 10 acres of land, significantly enhancing sports infrastructure across rural Odisha. Announcing the project…

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Cuttack Railway Station Redevelopment Moves Forward with Major Eviction Drive

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Cuttack: The long-awaited redevelopment of Cuttack Railway Station has gained significant momentum with the successful eviction of unauthorized shops and structures from the Station Bazar area near Gate No. 01. This major step clears the way for the station’s transformation into a modern, world-class facility, ensuring better infrastructure and enhanced passenger convenience. To facilitate the…

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Govt Approves Development of Tribal Homestays Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

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New Delhi: The Government has approved a new initiative to develop tribal homestays under the Swadesh Darshan scheme as part of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, aiming to promote responsible tourism and enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities. The initiative includes the development of 1,000 homestays in tribal areas with financial support of up…

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Odisha Sports Department Issues Show-Cause Notice to OCA Over Floodlight Failure at Barabati Stadium

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Sports Department has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) following the floodlight failure that disrupted the India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The department has sought an explanation from OCA, questioning how such a major technical lapse occurred despite prior preparations for the international match. The match was…

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India’s First Indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant Launched at AIIMS

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New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS, New Delhi. Named “Sṛjanam,” the cutting-edge waste management rig was dedicated to the nation in a formal ceremony held at the AIIMS auditorium, followed by its commissioning on-site. Developed by CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary…

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