May 9, 2026

Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre Inaugurated at Kalinga Stadium

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Bhubaneswar: The Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the standards of badminton in India, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Spread across 77,000 square feet, the centre boasts eight air-conditioned badminton courts, seating for 400 spectators, and cutting-edge amenities to accommodate 36 players. Inspired by the…

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Odisha Forms Two Committees To Procure Vaccines Through Global Tender

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Bhubaneswar: To procure covid vaccines from vaccine manufacturing companies from different countries through global tender, Odisha has formed two committees. Odisha State Medical Corporation Limited (OSMCL) will float the global e-tender. A technical team consisting 10 members also formed to be headed by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) and a managerial committee…

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MSME Ministry Organizes ‘Udyami Bharat’ Event Focused on Legal Reforms

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Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized a day-long event on the theme ‘Legal Reforms in the MSME Ecosystem’ as part of the Udyami Bharat – MSME Day celebration. The event featured discussions on vital legal reforms aimed at supporting the growth and efficiency of the MSME sector. Union Minister of State…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Reviews Railways’ Capex Plans, Urges Focus on Capacity, Safety, and Commuter Convenience

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New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired a review meeting today to assess the Budgeted Capital Expenditure (Capex) of the Ministry of Railways (MoR) for the fiscal year 2024-25. This meeting is part of a series aimed at evaluating the Capex outlays of key ministries and departments following the Union…

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Innovative Method for Hydrogen Production from Methanol and Paraformaldehyde Developed by Researchers

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Tirupati, India: In a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled a novel synthetic method to produce hydrogen gas from a mixture of methanol and paraformaldehyde under mild conditions. This method, which has shown exceptional efficiency in the transfer hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes, presents a promising approach for hydrogen storage and transportation, thereby paving the way for…

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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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Odisha to Host Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 for the First Time; 22 Nations to Participate

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to make history as it hosts the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 for the very first time. The prestigious event will take place from October 11 to 15, 2025, at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The championship is being jointly organized with the support of the…

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Odisha to Leverage AI for Smarter Governance, Says Chief Secretary

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Bhubaneswar: With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a key tool in modern governance, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has called for its deeper integration to enhance service delivery and administrative efficiency. Chairing an all-secretaries meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday, Ahuja directed the Electronics and IT Department to establish a research-driven AI ecosystem aimed…

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NTPC and Indian Army Collaborate to Establish Solar Hydrogen-Based Microgrid in Ladakh

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New Delhi: In a pioneering initiative, NTPC Ltd. has partnered with the Indian Army to set up a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh, designed to provide a stable power supply using green hydrogen in remote off-grid Army locations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for this unique project through video conferencing today, joined…

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CM Naveen Patnaik honours athletes with Biju Patnaik Sports award

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Bhubaneswar: On the commemoration of National Sports Day, the Odisha government honoured sports personalities from various fields for their remarkable contributions in the realm of sports and games. In an award ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conferred the coveted Biju Patnaik Sports Award upon Cyclist Swasti Singh, recognizing her exceptional achievements in the world of…

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