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Odisha Department of Water Resources Marks World Water Day with Strategic Dialogue
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Water Day, the Department of Water Resources in Odisha convened a strategic dialogue to address pressing water management issues and promote sustainable practices. Emphasizing this year's theme, 'Water…
Odisha Police Establishes Special Unit to Combat Fake News Ahead of Elections
Bhubaneswar: With the upcoming General and Assembly elections looming in Odisha, the state's police force has taken proactive measures to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. A dedicated special unit…
Odisha Mourns the Passing of Veteran BJD Leader Damodar Rout
Bhubaneswar: The state of Odisha is engulfed in mourning as news of the demise of former minister and veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Damodar Rout spreads. Rout passed away in the early hours of Friday, leaving behind a legacy of…
Former Odisha Minister and Veteran BJD Leader Damodar Rout Passes Away at 82
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha minister and veteran BJD leader Damodar Rout breathed his last in the early hours of Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 82 years old.
Rout's body was brought to his…
World Forestry Day: Odisha Achieves Remarkable Growth in Forest Cover
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating World Forestry Day, Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The state has made remarkable strides in expanding its forest and tree cover, gaining 893 square…
Veteran Odisha Leader Dr. Damodar Rout Declared Braindead, says Son
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Minister and veteran leader Dr. Damodar Rout (81) has been declared braindead after suffering a cardiac arrest. He is currently admitted to Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) hospital and is in critical…
Odisha Weightlifters Shine at Khelo India Women’s Inter-Zonal Tournament
Bhubaneswar: Odisha weightlifters shine at the ASMITA Khelo India Women's Inter-Zonal Weightlifting National Ranking Tournament 2023-24, held in Himachal Pradesh, clinching the team championship title in the senior category. Among the…
Election Commission Orders Transfer of Officers in Four States Including Odisha Ahead of Lok Sabha…
New Delhi: In a bid to ensure a level playing field in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers holding leadership positions as District Magistrate…
Day Temperatures to Rise in Odisha, likely to touch 40°C by March end
Bhubaneswar: The Regional Center of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has forecasted a notable increase in day temperatures across the state in the coming week.
According to the IMD, most parts of Odisha are…
CM Naveen Patnaik Emerges as Richest MLA, Makaranda Muduli as poorest : ADR Report
Bhubaneswar: The latest report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has shed light on the financial profiles of legislators in Odisha, revealing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as the wealthiest MLA in the state, with assets…