Odisha Launches Major Restructuring of Women-Led Community Institutions to Boost Grassroots Leadership

Bhubaneswar: To empower women and deepening grassroots democracy, the Government of Odisha has initiated a state-wide restructuring of women-led community institutions under the Mission Shakti and Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM). The initiative aims to promote effective governance, ensure leadership rotation, and enhance the participation of women in decision-making roles across all levels of Self Help…

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President Murmu Addresses Convocation at Guru Jambheshwar University

Hisar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, emphasizing the pivotal role of higher education in preparing the youth for evolving global demands. Addressing students, faculty, and dignitaries, she underscored the necessity of extending the benefits of education and technology to rural areas for balanced…

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Indian Navy Holds Operational Level Discussions in Kochi, Led by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

Kochi: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over a series of operational level discussions held by the Indian Navy in Kochi from August 27 to 30, 2024. The four-day event saw participation from the Commanders-in-Chief, senior leadership of the Indian Navy, and representatives from sister services, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS),…

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Deputy CM Reviews Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Projects, Stresses Timely Execution to Curb Migration and Boost Agriculture

Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo emphasized the transformative potential of the Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Projects, which aim to provide irrigation to nearly 29,900 hectares of agricultural land in Balangir and Nuapada districts. The meeting was attended by…

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Odia Films Shine at National Film Awards 2023: ‘Pratikshya’ Wins Best Feature Film, ‘The Healing Touch’ Earns Special Mention

Bhubaneswar: ‘Pratikshya,’ an Odia film that delves into the father-son relationship, has secured the prestigious National Film Award 2023 for Best Feature Film in the Odia category. The announcement of the winners for the 69th National Film Awards was made on Thursday evening. Directed by Anupam Patnaik, the son of the renowned Odia producer and…

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Odisha Govt Borrows ₹21,177.99 Crore in Nine Months, Focuses on Development Projects

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has borrowed ₹21,177.99 crore from various sources over the last nine months (June 2024 – February 2025) to fund capital investments and key development projects, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. In a written statement responding to Bhograi BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, CM Majhi detailed…

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Odisha’s Sushree Dibyadarshini Secures Spot in East Zone Team for Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy

Cuttack: Sushree Dibyadarshini, the proficient spin-bowling all-rounder from Odisha, has emerged as the lone player from the state to secure a coveted spot in the East Zone Team for the upcoming Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the 2023-24 season. According to…

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