June 23, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh Lauds Bhubaneswar’s World Skill Center as a Model for India’s Vocational Training Future

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Bhubaneswar: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Digvijaya Singh on Thursday visited the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar during his tour of Odisha, praising the institution as a national model for skill-based education and workforce development. Deeply impressed by the state-of-the-art infrastructure and the center’s focus on empowering youth with future-ready skills, Shri Singh commended…

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Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 Draws Huge Crowds, Showcases Odisha’s Rich Handicrafts and Culture

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Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 witnessed a massive turnout as thousands of visitors thronged Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Following its grand inauguration, the enthusiasm and excitement at the mela remained high, with people exploring the vibrant stalls set up by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups (PGs) from across Odisha….

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BJD Leader Kartik Pandian Foresees Historic Sixth Term for CM Naveen Patnaik, Hits Out at BJP Manifesto

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Bhawanipatna: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian stirred the political pot in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, proclaiming Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s imminent ascent to a historic sixth term, slated for June 9. Addressing a spirited election rally, Pandian rallied support for the incumbent CM, asserting that Patnaik’s legacy would be etched in the annals…

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Odisha Steps Up Preparations as Cyclone Montha Nears Coast

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified its preparedness measures ahead of the approaching Cyclone Montha, with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairing a high-level review meeting at the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office on Monday. The meeting, attended by top officials from various departments, assessed the state’s readiness to mitigate the cyclone’s potential…

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Cuttack’s Bali Jatra Granted National Status by Ministry of Culture

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Bhubaneswar In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Culture has granted ‘national status’ to Cuttack’s historic Bali Jatra, one of Odisha’s most celebrated trade fairs. The announcement was made today by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the Rajya Sabha, with the Ministry also issuing an official notification confirming the designation. The move fulfills…

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IMD Forecasts Hot and Humid Weather Conditions in Odisha for Next Few Days

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Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory indicating the likelihood of hot and humid weather prevailing over several districts of Odisha for the next 4-5 days. In its evening bulletin, the IMD highlighted the prevailing dry conditions across major parts of the state coupled with high solar insolation, leading to a…

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