May 26, 2026

Odisha

Odisha H&UD Minister stresses on Building Partnerships to Propel as a Global Leader in Urban Development

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Bhubaneswar: Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, convened a pivotal interactive session today at the Conference Hall of SUDA, Bhubaneswar. The session brought together senior officials including G Mathivathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, and esteemed development partners of the Housing & Urban Development department. The meeting served as a platform to celebrate and…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Proposals Including Rs 200 Crore Corpus for Odia Asmita Bhavan

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved five significant proposals on Wednesday, including the creation of a Rs 200 crore corpus fund for Odia Asmita Bhavan, the establishment of the Odia Translation Akademi, and a hike in minimum wages for various categories of workers. During a press briefing, Chief Minister…

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Cyber Crime Unit of Odisha CID Busts Major Investment Fraud Ring, Arrests 15

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested 15 individuals involved in a series of high-profile crypto, stock, and IPO investment frauds. This organized gang of cybercriminals was operating under the guise of investment schemes promising high returns, deceiving many unsuspecting…

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Paradip Port Authority Sets New Record with Unprecedented Cargo Handling in FY 2024-25

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Paradip: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved a historic milestone in its operational history, handling an unprecedented 41.12 Million Metric Tons (MMT) of cargo within the first 100 days of the fiscal year 2024-25. This remarkable performance sets a new record for the port, marking a 4.78% growth compared to the 39.25 MMT achieved during…

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Odisha Govt Approves 26 Projects Worth INR 5,992.92 Crores

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government celebrated a significant milestone today during the 130th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) Meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS. The meeting led to the approval of 26 projects valued at INR 5,992.92 crores, poised to transform Odisha’s economic landscape and reinforce its status as a premier…

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Odisha to Develop 800 Schools under PM Shri Yojana

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Bhubaneswar: To enhance the educational infrastructure in Odisha, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, to implement the Prime Minister’s School for Rising India (PM Shri) Yojana. Under the MoU, approximately 800 schools in Odisha will be transformed into PM Shri Schools, embodying the core principles of…

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Odisha Govt Launches Comprehensive Dengue Surveillance Programme

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Bhubaneswar: In response to a surge in dengue cases, the Odisha government has initiated a comprehensive surveillance programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease across the state. The Health Department on Tuesday issued directives to District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to identify high-incidence areas from the past five years and conduct thorough surveys…

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Bhubaneswar Development Authority Reviews Key Projects with New Chairman

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Bhubaneswar: Vice Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Balwant Singh, along with senior BDA officials, met with Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the newly appointed Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, and Chairman of the BDA. The delegation congratulated Dr. Mahapatra on his new role and provided updates on ongoing and future projects….

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President Droupadi Murmu Graces 13th Graduation Ceremony of NISER

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Bhubaneswar: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar today. In her speech, President Murmu acknowledged the rapid progress NISER has made in its relatively short existence, establishing itself as a significant institution in the education sector. She commended NISER…

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Justice Biswanath Rath Proposes to Open Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar on July 14

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Bhubaneswar: A high-level committee headed by Justice Biswanath Rath has proposed the Odisha government to open the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Jagannath Temple in Puri on July 14. The decision was taken during the second meeting of the reconstituted committee, formed to supervise the inventorying of valuables, including jewellery stored in the Ratna Bhandar. The…

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