Nuapada Administration Refutes Allegations of Illegal Movement of EVMs; Clarifies Protocols

Nuapada: The District Election Officer (DEO)-cum-Collector of Nuapada has strongly denied allegations made by a political party claiming that a truck carrying Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was brought illegally from Ganjam district on November 9 ahead of the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency bye-election. A news channel had telecast the allegation without seeking clarification from the administration….

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Special Security Battalion Approved for Puri Jagannath Temple

Bhubaneswar: Embarking on a transformative journey, the Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to undergo substantial enhancements, envisioning foolproof security measures, improved facilitation for devotees, and effective crowd management strategies. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday approved the special creations of the Security Battalion. Drawing thousands of worshippers daily, the Jagannath Temple stands as a…

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India Leads in One Health Initiative with Advanced Legal Framework, Says Dr. Vinod Paul

New Delhi: India is at the forefront of developing a comprehensive legal framework to support and strengthen the One Health initiative, showcasing the country’s advanced thought process and leadership in this area, stated Dr. Vinod Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog. He inaugurated a two-day National Consultation on Legal Environment Assessment for the One Health initiative…

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Odisha Govt Partners with EESL to Boost Energy Efficiency and Green Development

Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward sustainable development, the Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to implement large-scale energy efficiency measures across the state. The agreement marks a significant step in Odisha’s commitment to climate action, clean energy, and green infrastructure. The MoU was signed between…

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike after 21 days, Women to Continue ‘Climate Fast’ in Ladakh

Leh: Renowned education reformist and climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, concluded his 21-day hunger strike on Tuesday, emphasizing that while his fast had ended, the movement for Ladakh’s statehood and ecological protection would persist. Wangchuk, who had been fasting in sub-zero temperatures in Leh since March 6, passed on the baton to women protesters, who are…

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