Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Visits Odisha’s Krushi Bhavan, Applauds Agricultural Progress

Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago Professor Dr. Michael Kremer visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today to observe the advancements in Odisha’s agriculture sector. Recognized with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on reducing global poverty, Dr. Kremer praised the state’s resilience and innovative strategies in agricultural development. Dr. Kremer commended…

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President Murmu Lays Foundation Stones for Key Development Projects in Odisha

Rairangpur: In a significant boost to regional development, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for several critical infrastructure projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, today. The projects include three new rail lines—Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia, and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh—along with a Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport, and a new building for the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Rairangpur….

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Odisha Hosts International Media Delegation Ahead of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Bhubaneswar: A 27-member delegation of media representatives from countries such as Fiji, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, and Malaysia participated in a meeting at Kharvel Bhawan as part of the 79th Know India Program (KIP). The event, coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs and Odisha’s Home Department, focused on preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas…

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Odisha Deputy CM Reviews SAFAL Initiative to Boost Agricultural Loans for Farmers

Bhubaneswar: A review meeting on the Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans (SAFAL) initiative was chaired by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Krushi Bhavan on Friday. The Deputy CM emphasized the need to expand the number of farmers benefiting from SAFAL in…

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Over 12 Lakh Jobless Youths Await Employment in Odisha, Government Informs Assembly

Bhubaneswar: A staggering 12.13 lakh unemployed youths in Odisha are currently awaiting jobs, according to the state government’s report presented in the Assembly on Friday. The youths have registered themselves with various employment exchanges in the state over the past five years, highlighting the growing employment challenges in Odisha. In a written reply to BJD…

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Odisha Govt Considers Ban on Obscene Dance in Jatra Shows

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is considering a ban on obscene dance performances in Jatra shows, with steps underway to formulate guidelines to prohibit vulgarity on stage. This was revealed by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj in the Odisha Assembly today, in response to concerns raised by legislators during the ongoing winter session….

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13 Companies Withdraw Industrial Projects in Odisha, Says Minister

Bhubaneswar: Thirteen major companies that had signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha have withdrawn their proposed industrial projects, Minister of State for Industries Sampad Chandra Swain informed the Assembly on Friday. Responding to a query from MLA Aswini Kumar Patra, Swain revealed that these companies had…

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