May 4, 2026

Ministry of Coal Celebrates Star Rating Awards, Engages Stakeholders on MDO Framework, and Launches Coal Directory of India

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully hosted a comprehensive event today in the capital, celebrating the Star Rating Awards for Coal and Lignite Mines, conducting a Stakeholder Consultation on Mine Developers cum Operators (MDOs), and launching the Coal Directory of India. The event, aimed at recognizing exceptional mine performance and facilitating discussions on operational…

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Odisha Govt Approves Block-Level Stadium Project to Boost Grassroots Sports

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Bhubaneswar: In a major push for grassroots sports development, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the construction of stadiums in all 314 blocks of the state, with a total outlay of ₹4,124 crore. Each stadium will be built on approximately 8 to 10 acres of land, significantly enhancing sports infrastructure across rural Odisha. Announcing the project…

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12th Annual Sufi Music Festival “SAMARPAN” Enthralls Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: The vibrant city of Bhubaneswar resonated with the soul-stirring melodies of Sufi music as the 12th Annual Festival of Sufiana, “SAMARPAN,” commenced today at Rabindra Mandap. Organized by the Bhubaneswar Music Circle in collaboration with the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the three-day festival aims to showcase the rich and mystical heritage of…

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Portal editor arrested for allegedly publishing defaming content about Olympian Dutee Chand

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Two employees of a news portal have been arrested by Commissionerate Police Cuttack-Bhubaneswar for allegedly publishing defamatory and objectionable content against ace sprinter and Olympian Dutee Chand. Police took the editor of the portal Sudhansu Rout into custody on Friday after Dutee lodged a police complaint against him and three other people including reporter of…

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National Short Film Festival Draws 247 Entries

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Cuttack: The National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 has garnered an impressive response, witnessing a submission of 247 entries from talented filmmakers, amateur enthusiasts, and students hailing from various corners of the country. The entries span a spectrum of genres, including documentary, experimental, narrative, fiction, non-fiction, and animation. This edition of the festival, themed…

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EPFO Holds Nationwide Consultation on Employment Linked Incentive Scheme

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New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) conducted a country-wide consultation with its Zonal and Regional Offices, focusing on the Government’s recently announced Employment Linked Incentive Scheme. This scheme, which was introduced in the Union Budget 2024, aims to boost job creation and incentivize employment across various sectors. As directed by the Ministry of…

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Bhubaneswar to Get Elevated Corridor on Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan Road to Ease Traffic

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Bhubaneswar: In a major step to address the growing traffic congestion in the capital city, Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced that an elevated corridor will be constructed on the Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan Road. The project, estimated to cost ₹2,700 crore, aims to improve connectivity and streamline traffic movement in one of Bhubaneswar’s busiest corridors. The planned…

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CACP Holds Regional Meeting on Kharif MSP with Eastern States

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Bhubaneswar: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) held a regional meeting in Bhubaneswar with representatives from eastern states to discuss the formulation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops. The meeting brought together key policymakers and agricultural experts to address issues related to pricing, trade policies, and crop diversification. CACP Chairman, Professor…

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Odisha Open badminton: Unnati Hooda to clash with Smit Toshniwal and Priyanshu Rajawat with Kiran George in the finals

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Cuttack: Teenager Unnati Hooda reached the finals of the 2022 Odisha Open badminton tournament after beating Malvika Bansod in the women’s singles semi-final match held on Saturday. The 14-year-old Unnati secured her place in the finals beating Malavika by 24-22, 24-22. Unnati will face 21-year-old Smit Toshniwal for her first Super 100 title. Smit reached…

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