December 23, 2025

Odisha

Odisha Holds First State Level Insurance Committee Meeting to Deepen Insurance Penetration

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Bhubaneswar: The inaugural meeting of the State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) was held today in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS. The SLIC is envisioned as a tripartite institutional mechanism involving the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the Odisha State Government, and insurance companies. Its primary objective…

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Odisha Implements National Education Policy 2020 Across All Educational Institutions

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in all educational institutions under the School and Mass Education Department. The landmark decision, detailed in a notification issued on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the state’s education system by aligning with the National Curriculum Framework while incorporating local contextual…

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Odisha CM Launches Enhanced Pension Scheme for Elderly and Differently-Abled Citizens

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Bhubaneswar: To ensure financial security and dignity for the elderly and differently-abled citizens, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched an enhanced pension scheme during his visit to Keonjhar district. Under the revamped scheme, individuals aged 80 years or above and those with a disability level of 80% or higher will receive a monthly…

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Bhitarkanika National Park Closed for Annual Crocodile and Bird Census

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Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been closed to visitors until January 22 to facilitate the annual census of crocodiles and migratory birds, officials announced on Tuesday. Assistant Conservator of Forests, Manas Das, informed that several teams have been deployed to conduct the headcount in the park’s creeks, rivers, wetlands, and mangrove…

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Khandagiri Mela to Focus on Cultural Preservation: Ban on Obscene Dance Performances Introduced

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Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to preserve the cultural essence of the Khandagiri Mela, authorities have introduced a ban on obscene dance performances during the popular Jatra shows. The decision was reached after a joint meeting between Jatra committee members and Khandagiri police officials on Tuesday, following widespread concerns about performances deemed disrespectful to Odia…

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Major Milestone Achieved in Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project with Tunnel Breakthrough

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Bhubaneswar The ambitious Khurda Road-Balangir New Rail Line Project achieved a significant milestone today with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and Banigochha in Nayagarh district. Spanning 2,620 meters and featuring a 2-degree curve, this tunnel is the longest in Nayagarh district and the second longest in the entire project. The breakthrough,…

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Orissa High Court Rules Only Licensed Photographers Allowed at Konark’s Sun Temple

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Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has reaffirmed that only photographers authorized by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be permitted to operate within the premises of the iconic Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha’s Puri district. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Chakradhar Sharan Singh and Justice Savitri Ratho, delivered the judgment on Monday, upholding…

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