Odisha to Set Up State’s First Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip with ₹2.81 Crore Investment

Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…

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Odisha Focuses on Citizen-Centric Urban Growth: Minister Mohapatra Reviews H&UD Department

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate urban transformation across Odisha, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Monday chaired a detailed review meeting at Kharavela Bhawan, directing officials to prioritize timely implementation of projects and ensure visible improvements in civic life. The Minister made it clear that accountability and efficiency must…

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India’s Young Innovators Shine: 500 Shortlisted for Changemakers World Cup, Eye UN Stage in Geneva

New Delhi: A new generation of youth leaders from across India is stepping onto the global stage, with 500 changemakers shortlisted for the next round of the Changemakers World Cup (CWC), a nationwide initiative to discover and celebrate India’s most impactful young minds. The announcement was made during the Green Skills @ 2047 event at…

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High Alert Along Indo-Nepal Border as Unrest Spills Over From Kathmandu

New Delhi: India has ramped up security along its border with Nepal after two days of violent protests in Kathmandu triggered fears of cross-border trouble. Central agencies warned that anti-social elements could exploit the chaos in Nepal to incite violence in adjoining Indian states, prompting an immediate alert to border security forces. Police forces in…

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Unrest in Nepal Sparks Tighter Security Along Indo-Nepal Border

Patna: India has intensified security measures along the Indo-Nepal border as violent protests and political turmoil sweep across Kathmandu, leaving the neighbouring nation in crisis. Check posts have been torched on the Nepal side, movement has been curbed, and thousands of people are stranded along the frontier. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans have been deployed…

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Odisha to Channel Surplus Paddy Into Ethanol Production as Cultivation Surges

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is drawing up a roadmap to utilise surplus and broken rice for ethanol production, following a sharp rise in paddy cultivation triggered by higher procurement rates. The proposal was discussed at the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Kharif 2025-26 procurement, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister K…

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CP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s Vice-President

New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice-President of India, winning a clear mandate in the parliamentary electoral college. His election comes weeks after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post citing health concerns. Radhakrishnan, the ruling alliance’s nominee, secured 452 votes out of 754 cast, defeating opposition-backed…

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19 Killed as Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Protests Descend Into Violence; PM Oli Orders Inquiry

Kathmandu: A nationwide protest led by Nepal’s Gen-Z generation against corruption and the government’s handling of social media restrictions turned deadly on Monday, leaving at least 19 people dead and dozens injured after violent clashes erupted in Kathmandu and other major cities. What began as a peaceful demonstration spiraled into chaos after unidentified groups allegedly…

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Heritage Walkers Chronicle Tales of Ishaneshwar Temple During 8th JHW

Jagatsinghpur: The eighth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) unfolded on Sunday at the historic Ishaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Kostimallikapur village under Tirtol block. Coinciding with the birth of the holy Bhagabat and Indu Purnima, the event brought together 22 heritage enthusiasts, who retraced the layered history of the shrine and its cultural significance….

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