July 24, 2026

Climate Change to Aggravate Agrarian Distress: Experts Call for Urgent Agroecology Transition

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Bhubaneswar: Climate change, food insecurity, and farmer distress were at the forefront of discussions as the Consortium for Agroecological Transformation (CAT) convened its Eastern India Chapter in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 26-27, 2024. This event brought together over 70 stakeholders, including agroecology practitioners, civil society leaders, government officials, NGOs, and think tanks, to strategize on…

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Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Inaugurates Directors’ Certification Master Class in Ooty

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Ooty, Tamil Nadu: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), the apex think tank of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, inaugurated its industry-leading Directors’ Certification Master Class in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, today. The Master Class, held from July 10 to 12, 2024, brings together over 50 participants representing the boards of leading organizations…

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Roopa Roshan Sahoo Takes Charge as Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Odisha Governor

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Bhubaneswar: Senior bureaucrat Roopa Roshan Sahoo has officially assumed charge as the Commissioner-cum-Secretary to the Governor of Odisha, bringing with her a wealth of administrative experience and a reputation for efficiency and dedication. A 2006-batch IAS officer, Sahoo previously served as the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Southern Range), where she played a crucial role in overseeing…

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NDA Makes History as First Batch of Women Cadets Passes Out Alongside 148th Course

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Khadakwasla: In a landmark moment for India’s defence history, the National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed the graduation of its first-ever batch of 17 female cadets during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 148th Course – Spring Term 2025. The grand parade took place at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Maharashtra, where a total…

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‘Birds Village’ initiative in Odisha to protect migratory guests

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Bargarh:  To ensure the conservation of winged guests and provide them a safe environment, the residents of Govindpur under Lakhanpur Wildlife Range in Ambabhona block of Bargarh district in Odisha have declared their village as ‘Birds Village’. Tamdei and Ramkhol are the two other villages in the region that have pledged to join the initiative….

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Odisha Health Minister Urges Immediate Supply of Insecticidal Nets to Combat Malaria

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health & Family Welfare Minister, Niranjan Pujari, has raised concerns over the delay in the supply of 1.5 crore insecticidal nets (LLIN) to the state, urging Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya to expedite the process. In a letter addressed to Mandaviya on Monday, Pujari highlighted the importance of the…

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OCOY 2025 Opens in Bhubaneswar with a Powerful Call for Youth-Led Climate Action

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) 2025 kicked off today at ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, uniting over 800 young changemakers, climate advocates, and experts from across the state and beyond. The three-day flagship event of the Youth4Water Plus campaign was inaugurated by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who urged the youth to lead the…

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J&K: Trial Run Begins On World’s Highest Railway Bridge In Chenab, Rail Services To Begin Soon

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New Delhi:  In a major advancement towards its ‘dream project’, the Indian Railways on Sunday conducted the first train trial run from Sangaldan to Reasi, including crossing the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir — the highest railway bridge in the world. The railway officials also conducted an inspection of the newly constructed line and also…

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