January 29, 2026

Odisha

Senior IPS Officer Suresh Devadatta Singh Takes Charge as Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner

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Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh officially assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate on Monday afternoon, succeeding Sanjeev Panda. Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack, before his transfer to this new post. The Odisha Home Department announced Singh’s…

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Mayurbhanj Youth Ramjeet Tudu Lauded by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat for Promoting Santhali Language

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Bhubaneswar: Ramjeet Tudu, a youth from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, received special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 114th episode of the Mann Ki Baat program today for his extraordinary efforts to promote the Santhali language at an international level through digital innovation. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tudu’s work in giving Santhali a new…

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Sports Authority of India to Launch Five New Khelo India Centres in Odisha

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Berhampur: To boost grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is set to launch five new Khelo India Centres (KICs) under the Central government’s Khelo India initiative. These centres will be established in Ganjam, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh, and Deogarh districts, covering three different sporting disciplines. The newly sanctioned KICs will focus…

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Odisha to Release Second Phase of Subhadra Yojana Financial Assistance on Oct 9

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that it will release the second phase of financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana on October 9, 2024. Beneficiaries who have completed their application process by October 7 will receive their first installment of Rs 5,000. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida shared the update during a media briefing today….

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Odisha Ranked First in 2024 Urban Governance Index, Leading India in Urban Reforms

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the top spot in the 2024 Urban Governance Index (UGI), an independent study conducted by the Praja Foundation. This prestigious ranking highlights Odisha’s remarkable success in urban reforms, particularly in empowering local governance structures, decentralization, and fostering citizen involvement. Odisha outperformed 31 cities across the country, showcasing its leadership in urban governance…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana to Boost Milk Production

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet has officially approved the launch of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana (MKY), a comprehensive state sector umbrella scheme designed to enhance milk production across the state. The initiative will span five years, from the Financial Year 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a substantial budgetary outlay of ₹1,423.47 crore. The MKY encompasses various…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Revised Fee Structure for Advocate General and Housing Project for High Court Staff

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday granted post facto approval for the revision of the fee structure for the Advocate General’s appearances before the High Court, Supreme Court, and various authorities and tribunals. This move comes in response to the substantial increase in the price index and the changing socio-economic conditions in the state. According…

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2nd ProDG Classical Chess Tournament Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: The 2nd ProDG Classical Chess Tournament, organized by the Professional Chess Training Academy (PRO-CHESS-TA) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, began today with over 100 participants competing for top honors. The tournament, running from 28th September to 2nd October, is set to be one of the most prestigious state-level chess events this…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Data Dissemination Policy for Official Statistics

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Bhubaneswar: To enhance transparency and promote informed decision-making, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the ‘Data Dissemination Policy of Official Statistics, 2024’ for the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S) under the Planning & Convergence Department. According to an official press release, the policy will provide a comprehensive framework for the timely release of statistical…

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