July 1, 2026

Odisha Govt Approves Establishment of State Water Informatics Centre for Comprehensive Hydro-Meteorological Data

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering water resource management, the State Cabinet has given its approval for the establishment of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC), Odisha. This center is envisioned to serve as a comprehensive repository of hydro-meteorological data for the state, aiding in informed decision-making and policy planning. Operating under the Department…

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OAV Principals Review CBSE Board Exam Preparedness, Over 21,700 Students to Appear Across Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: With the CBSE Board Examinations approaching, a high-level review-cum-preparatory meeting was held to ensure smooth and effective conduct of the examinations across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs). The meeting was chaired by Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, and conducted in virtual mode with the participation of Principals from OAVs across…

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Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams Secure Second Place in FIH Hockey 5s Rankings

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New Delhi: In a major achievement the Indian hockey, both the men’s and women’s teams secured second place in the inaugural Hockey 5s rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday. The Indian men’s team clinched the second spot with an impressive 1400 points each. Despite finishing fifth at the World Cup in…

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Odisha to Install 350 PoS Machines to Enable Cashless Registration Services

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a cashless payment ecosystem in registration offices across the state as part of its broader push towards digital governance, improved service delivery and greater transparency in public transactions. The initiative was reviewed at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Additional Chief…

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Grassroots Sports Ecosystem Development is Our Priority: Sports Minister  Suryabanshi Suraj

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Bhubaneswar: A key review meeting of the Sports and Youth Services Department was held today at the Kalinga Stadium under the leadership of Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. The meeting centered around the master plan for the construction of block-level stadiums and the development of the grassroots sports ecosystem in Odisha. Minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted that…

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Odisha Seeks Tamil Nadu’s Assistance in Tackling Human-Elephant Conflict

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Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to address the persistent challenge of human-elephant conflict in Odisha, the state government has formally requested Tamil Nadu to lend assistance by providing four kumki elephants. Satyabrata Sahu, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change department, recently communicated this request to Supriya Sahu, his counterpart in…

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