June 17, 2026

Odisha Unveils Five-Year Integrated Plan for Ecological Revival and Development of Chilika Lake

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has prepared an integrated five-year roadmap for the holistic development and ecological restoration of Chilika Lake, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday underscoring the urgency of sustained and coordinated action to protect the internationally recognised wetland. Chairing a meeting of the Chilika Development Authority, the Chief Minister described Chilika…

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Odissi Dancers Arupa Gayatri Panda and Debasish Pattnaik Shine with Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

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Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of talent and dedication, the Sangeet Natak Akademi recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2022 and 2023, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Odissi dancers Arupa Gayatri Panda and Debasish Pattnaik, respectively. The awards stand as a testament to their unwavering commitment and…

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India Takes a Major Leap in Aviation Manufacturing with Airbus-Mahindra H130 Helicopter Fuselage Contract

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New Delhi: In a landmark move for India’s aviation and aerospace industry, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu today chaired the signing ceremony of a key manufacturing contract between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd. for the H130 helicopter fuselage. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Civil Aviation in New Delhi, marks…

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Govt Set to Launch ‘AgriSURE’ Fund to Propel Agri-Startups and Rural Enterprises

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Mumbai:  To bolster innovation and sustainability in India’s agricultural sector, the Government is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE). This initiative aims to support start-ups and agripreneurs through investments in sector-specific, sector-agnostic, and debt Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), as well as direct equity support to start-ups working in agriculture…

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GM University Suspends Professor After Arrest Over Sexual Exploitation Allegation

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Bhubaneswar: Gangadhar Meher University has taken disciplinary action against one of its faculty members following serious criminal allegations. Assistant Professor Gopikanta Suna, who teaches at the School of Education, has been placed under suspension after his arrest in a case registered at the Mahila Police Station in Sambalpur. The suspension comes in response to a…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges Voters to Support BJD Candidates in State Elections

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik issued a fervent appeal to the electorate, urging them to cast their votes in favor of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates contesting for both Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the state. Speaking at a public meeting held at Konisi in the Berhampur constituency of Ganjam district, CM…

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