May 3, 2026

Odisha

Redefining Odia Identity: A Mosaic of Past, Present, and Future

Redefining Odia Identity: A Mosaic of Past, Present, and Future

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Bhubaneswar:  Identity is transient, nonlinear, and multifaceted—a mosaic of experiences, histories, and imaginations. When discussing Odia identity, it’s essential to look beyond inherited traditions and explore its evolving nature within a diverse state like Odisha, where people of various castes, faiths, and communities coexist.

This was the central theme at the first Odisha Manaska: Odisha on My Mind circle, hosted by All Things Odisha, which took place on Saturday evening at the In-Between Centre in Palaspali. The event, attended by individuals from different age groups and backgrounds, focused on redefining what it means to be Odia in today’s world.

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Odisha to Launch Subhadra Yojana with SOP Release on August 15

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to unveil the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its flagship women’s welfare initiative, Subhadra Yojana, on August 15. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida made the announcement on Saturday, outlining that the SOP will provide crucial details about the scheme, which aims to support women in establishing small enterprises such…

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Over 3,800 Revenue Villages in Odisha Remain Without Mobile and Internet Connectivity

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New Delhi: Despite significant advancements in digital infrastructure, 3,853 revenue villages in Odisha are still without mobile and internet connectivity, as revealed by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. The disclosure was made in response to a question posed by BJD MP Debashish Samantaray in the Rajya Sabha. As of…

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Odisha Minister KC Patra Meets Jitendra Singh to Discuss State’s Scientific and Technological Development

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New Delhi: Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister for Science and Technology, Food Supply, and Consumer Welfare, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today to discuss the future of scientific and technological development in Odisha. Dr. Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Atomic Energy, congratulated Patra on his recent electoral…

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Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Launches Second Phase of Nationwide MDA Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

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New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, today virtually launched the second phase of the Bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in India. The campaign targets 63 endemic districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step…

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Odisha Launches Mass Drug Administration Campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

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Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, is set to launch a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in the state. The campaign will run from August 10 to August 19, 2024, across 11 districts. A media sensitization workshop was held today in the Conference Hall of…

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Cabinet Committee Approves Eight Railway Projects Worth ₹24,657 Crore to Boost Connectivity Across Seven States

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New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance India’s railway infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight key railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and service reliability across Indian Railways, aligning with the Prime Minister’s…

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Deputy CM Singhdeo Reviews Progress of Samruddha Krushak Yojana

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Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired a detailed review meeting on Friday at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on the ongoing implementation of the Samruddha Krushak Yojana. The discussions centered on enhancing paddy procurement processes and providing adequate support to farmers under the scheme. Singhdeo underscored the need to ensure that Rabi and…

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Odisha Inaugurates 14 New Govt Degree Colleges to Enhance Access to Higher Education

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Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward expanding educational opportunities in Odisha, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 14 new Government Degree colleges across eight districts via video conferencing on Friday. The newly launched colleges are located in some of the most underserved areas, including Tiring (Mayurbhanj), Thuamul Rampur (Kalahandi), Gurundia and Nuagaon (Sundargarh), Bandhugaon and…

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