China Stages Epic Comeback to Enter Final of Asian Team Championships in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Displaying nerves of steel and trademark resilience, world No. 1 Wang Chuqin led China to a stunning 3–2 comeback win over Japan in the semifinals of the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships at the Athletics Centre, Kalinga Stadium on Monday. The thrilling encounter kept spectators at the edge of their seats as China, down…

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Experts Push for Innovative Funding to Secure Odisha’s Water Future

Bhubaneswar: Experts, policymakers, and development partners at a high-level Pre-COP Dialogue held in Bhubaneswar today emphasized the urgent need for innovative financing and coordinated action to strengthen Odisha’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems against the growing impacts of climate change. Organized jointly by the Odisha Development Innovation Alliance (ODeIA), Jeevan Rekha Parishad (JRP), and…

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Google’s ₹10,000 Cr AI Hub to Transform Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam: Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, today announced that the upcoming 1-Gigawatt (GW) hyperscale Google Data Centre in Visakhapatnam is projected to generate nearly ₹10,000 crore in revenue for Andhra Pradesh, marking a transformative milestone in the state’s digital and economic landscape. Addressing the media following Google’s announcement…

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India Showcases Leadership in Global Herbal Medicine Regulation at WHO–IRCH Annual Meeting in Jakarta

Jakarta: The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization – International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH) commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025, bringing together representatives from WHO Member States and observer organisations to deliberate on regulatory harmonisation and international collaboration for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal…

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From Classrooms to History: Exploring Puri Zilla School’s Timeless Legacy

Puri: The 14th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks offered participants a memorable journey through the historic Puri Zilla School, one of Odisha’s oldest educational institutions with a legacy spanning nearly two centuries. Established in 1835 as the Puri Free Academy at Kundheibenta Sahi, the institution evolved into an Anglo-Vernacular academy, was renamed Zilla School…

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Odisha Reviews Progress of Key Infrastructure Projects, Stresses Timely Forest Clearance Processing

Bhubaneswar: A high-level coordination meeting was held today at the Home Department Conference Hall to review and expedite the processing of forest diversion proposals linked to major infrastructure projects in Odisha. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, focused on resolving forest-related bottlenecks impacting key projects of NHAI,…

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ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 Kicks Off at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: The wait is finally over for sports enthusiasts as the ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 officially commenced today at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The grand inauguration was led by Suryabanshi Suraj, Hon’ble Minister for Sports & Youth Services, Higher Education, and Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Government of…

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Anu Garg Reviews Progress of Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme

Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) on Friday. The review meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, was attended by Central Prabhari Officers, senior State Government officials assigned to various districts, District Collectors, and officers from line…

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GRIDCO Signs Renewable Energy Banking Agreements with ReNew E-Fuels and UltraTech Cement

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…

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