May 4, 2026

‘Extra Odinari’ (Extra ଓଡ଼ିନାରୀ), was inaugurated at the Safe Odisha For Her headquarters in Saheed Nagar

Bhubaneswar Welcomes ‘Extra Odinari’: A Pioneering Safe Space Championing Women’s Empowerment

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Bhubaneswar: A transformative initiative redefining leisure and empowerment for women in Odisha, ‘Extra Odinari’ (Extra ଓଡ଼ିନାରୀ), was inaugurated at the Safe Odisha For Her headquarters in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, last Sunday. Conceptualized by feminist youth leader Sonali Priyadarsini, a participant in UN Women India’s Feminist Youth Leadership Program, this project seeks to create safe, inclusive spaces for women across social and economic divides.

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Odisha Identifies 3,738 Bangladeshi Nationals, Deportation Under Review

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has identified 3,738 Bangladeshi nationals residing across the state, with deportation proceedings under consideration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. Responding to a query from BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta, who sought details on the government’s measures to detect and deport illegal immigrants, CM Majhi revealed…

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Odisha Sends 302 Athletes to Represent State at 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

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Bhubaneswar: The 38th National Games is set to take place in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, with Odisha fielding a strong contingent of 302 athletes and 75 support staff for the prestigious event. In a send-off ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium today, Odisha’s Sports Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, extended his best wishes…

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Odisha Approves Rs. 903.41 Crore for Green Energy Projects, Bolstering Renewable Energy Goals

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, the Single Window Committee (SWC) of the Energy Department has approved investment proposals worth Rs. 903.41 crore. This substantial investment aims to establish transformative green energy projects, reinforcing the state’s commitment to meeting its Renewable Energy (RE) target of 10 GW by 2030. The 6th…

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Odisha’s Water Infrastructure Gets a Boost: Deputy CM Reviews Mega Projects

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward enhancing water access in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of mega pipe water supply projects in Balangir and Sonepur districts on Saturday. The state is currently executing 20 mega pipe water supply projects in rural…

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Odisha Govt Accelerates Paddy Procurement Amidst Kharif Season

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified paddy procurement efforts during the ongoing kharif season, with operations fully underway in five districts—Bargarh, Nuapada, Sambalpur, Kalahandi, and Balangir. The process in other districts is set to begin soon in a phased manner, with extensive preparations already underway. Registered farmers are being issued tokens and provided necessary information…

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India and Malaysia Strengthen Naval Ties with Exercise Samudra Laksamana

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Visakhapatnam:  In a significant display of maritime collaboration and prowess, Exercise Samudra Laksamana has kicked off, bringing together the naval forces of India and Malaysia for the third edition of this joint exercise. The exercise, which commenced on February 28, 2024, and will continue until March 2, is taking place both at and off the coast of Visakhapatnam.

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