May 28, 2026

Odisha

Odisha Secures Record ₹10,599 Crore in Rail Budget 2025: A New Era of Growth and Connectivity

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received a historic ₹10,599 crore allocation in the Union Rail Budget 2025, marking a 12.5-fold increase from the ₹838 crore allocated between 2009-2014. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the major investment via video conferencing from New Delhi, highlighting Odisha’s unprecedented growth in railway infrastructure. Massive Expansion in Odisha’s Railway Network The…

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Ratha Katha Anukula Ritual Marks Beginning of Rath Yatra Preparations in Puri

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Puri: The sacred ‘Ratha Katha Anukula’ ritual was performed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday, marking the official commencement of preparations for the annual Rath Yatra. The traditional ceremony, observed on the auspicious occasion of Sri Panchami, involved the ceremonial worship of Dhaura wood, which will be used for constructing the divine chariots…

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Odisha’s Medal Tally Rises as Swimmer Pratyasa Ray Wins Bronze at National Games

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s impressive performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand continued, with swimmer Pratyasa Ray securing a bronze medal in the Women’s 100m Backstroke event. With this victory, Odisha’s medal count has reached 16, including 4 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals. A day earlier, Wushu player Babulu Munda brought home Odisha’s fourth…

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Odisha CM Launches Reprinted and Digital Edition of ‘Barnabodha’

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the reprinted edition and digital version of ‘Barnabodha’, the iconic Odia primer written by Bhaktakavi Madhusudan Rao, at an event organized by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. Speaking at the event held at Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister lauded Madhusudan Rao’s contribution to Odia language…

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Odisha Govt Clarifies Apartment Registration Rules to Ease Concerns of Homeowners

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Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a clarification regarding the registration of apartments under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023 (OAOM Act) to resolve ambiguities and ensure a smoother registration process for apartment owners. The OAOM Act, which came into force on June 28, 2023, was enacted to streamline apartment…

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Barabati Stadium Gears Up for India vs England 2nd ODI; Online Ticket Sales Start February 2

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Cuttack: Excitement is building in Odisha as the Barabati Stadium prepares to host the second ODI between India and England in February. Cricket fans eagerly awaiting the chance to witness the action live can finally purchase their tickets online from 4 PM on February 2. How to Buy Tickets Online The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)…

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Odisha Records Season’s First 35°C, IMD Warns of Dense Fog in Several Districts

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Bhubaneswar: The temperature in Odisha crossed 35°C for the first time this season, signaling the arrival of summer. Paralakhemundi recorded the highest temperature at 35.6°C, followed by Jharsuguda at 35.2°C and Bolangir at 35°C, according to weather scientist Umashankar Dash. Several other locations also experienced rising temperatures, with Sambalpur and Hirakud recording 34.7°C and Bhawanipatna…

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DRDO Successfully Conducts Three Flight Trials of VSHORADS Missile System in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three consecutive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) off the coast of Odisha at Chandipur. The trials demonstrated the missile’s precision in neutralizing low-flying aerial threats, including drones. The tests were carried out against high-speed targets flying at very low altitudes,…

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Odisha to Leverage AI for Smarter Governance, Says Chief Secretary

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Bhubaneswar: With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a key tool in modern governance, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has called for its deeper integration to enhance service delivery and administrative efficiency. Chairing an all-secretaries meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday, Ahuja directed the Electronics and IT Department to establish a research-driven AI ecosystem aimed…

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