July 24, 2026

Odisha Urban Conclave 2025 Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar: Leaders Unite to Shape Smarter, Sustainable Cities

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Urban Conclave 2025, a flagship two-day event organized by the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, commenced today in Bhubaneswar with a vision to steer the state’s urban transformation towards a smarter, inclusive, and sustainable future. The conclave, themed “Collaborate. Build. Progress.”, aligns with the long-term developmental goals of Viksit…

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Mayurbhanj Youth Ramjeet Tudu Lauded by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat for Promoting Santhali Language

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Bhubaneswar: Ramjeet Tudu, a youth from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, received special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 114th episode of the Mann Ki Baat program today for his extraordinary efforts to promote the Santhali language at an international level through digital innovation. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tudu’s work in giving Santhali a new…

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NCGG Concludes Special Capacity Building Programme for Bangladesh Deputy Commissioners

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New Delhi: Aligned with the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its flagship one-week special capacity building programme on public policy and governance for 16 Deputy Commissioners from Bangladesh. The programme ran from July 15-20, 2024, in…

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Second Pravasi Nrutya Sangam Celebrates Odissi Dance on a Global Stage

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Bhubaneswar: The enchanting rhythm and grace of Odisha’s classical Odissi dance and its vibrant folk traditions took center stage at the Second Pravasi Nrutya Sangam, held today at the Utkal Rangamanch auditorium of the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. Organized by the Odisha Paribar Directorate in collaboration with the U.S.-based Nrutyasadhana and supported by…

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BSCL Board Reviews Progress on Smart City Initiatives; Emphasis on Citizen-Centric Urban Governance

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Bhubaneswar: The 30th meeting of the Board of Directors of Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) was held today at LokSeva Bhawan under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha. The meeting reviewed major Smart City projects and approved several measures to enhance urban infrastructure and citizen services. The meeting was…

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Mirabai Chanu Qualifies for Paris Olympics 2024 After Impressive Return from Injury

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New Delhi: Indian weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu has taken a significant step towards qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024 after clinching the third position in Group B of the IWF World Cup 2024, a pivotal qualifying event for the Olympics, held in Phuket, Thailand. Chanu, who won silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcased her…

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Foundation Stone of Srimandir Parikrama Project laid

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Puri: Gajapati Dibyashingha Deb laid the foundation stone of Shri Jagannath Temple ‘Parikrama Prakalpa’ (Srimandir Heritage Corridor Project) here in presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday, the last day of 3-day Mahayajna at Jagannath Temple. Puri Gajapati, who is the first servitor of Lord Jagannath had been performing the rituals of Mahayajna as…

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India Concludes Successful Capacity Building Program for Sri Lankan Civil Servants

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New Delhi: The two-week 2nd capacity-building program for civil servants of Sri Lanka, organized by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), concluded on March 8, 2024. The program, conducted at Mussoorie and New Delhi, witnessed the participation of 40 officers serving in various capacities, including…

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer Explores AI-Based Weather Forecasting Solutions for Odisha Farmers

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Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer and a 12-member delegation from the University of Chicago on Saturday visited Krushi Bhavan to review their ongoing research on weather forecast dissemination systems and their effectiveness among Odisha’s farming communities. At a meeting chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department…

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Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Second French Open Title After Epic Comeback Against Jannik Sinner

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Paris: In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner and capture his second French Open title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The 22-year-old defending champion, showing incredible grit and resilience, clawed back from two sets down to…

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