June 25, 2026

Create in India Challenge Season 1 Concludes at WAVES 2025, Celebrating 750 Finalists and a New Era of Creative Excellence

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Mumbai: The grand finale of the inaugural Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1 lit up the stage at WAVES 2025, marking a transformative moment for India’s burgeoning media and entertainment industry. The vibrant ceremony honoured the winners of 32 groundbreaking challenges, celebrating creativity across animation, gaming, AI, filmmaking, digital art, music, and more. Designed…

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Bhitarkanika National Park to Remain Close for Annual Crocodile Census from Jan 5

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Kendrapada: In preparation for the yearly census of saltwater crocodiles, Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapada district will enforce a nine-day restriction on tourist entry starting this Friday. A dedicated team of 22 enumerators, supported by trained local forest staff and herpetologists, including renowned crocodile researcher Sudhakar Kar, will cover the river system, creeks, water…

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Wrestler Anshu Malik Secures Olympic Quota in 57 kg category

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New Delhi: Indian wrestler Anshu Malik secured an Olympic quota in the women’s 57 kg category after a commanding victory over Laylokhon Sobirova of Uzbekistan at the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament held on Saturday. Anshu, a silver medalist at the World Wrestling Championship, showcased her prowess on the mat by defeating Sobirova with a resounding…

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Odisha’s 24 Coastal Villages Achieve Global Tsunami-Ready Recognition

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Bhubaneswar: In a major achievement, 24 coastal villages from Odisha have been officially recognized as Tsunami Ready by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This recognition, announced at the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024, underscores Odisha’s commitment to disaster preparedness and its…

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Rebrands Key Schemes Introduced by Naveen Patnaik

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Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi led government on Thursday rebranded several prominent schemes that were originally introduced by the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) regime in Odisha. This rebranding marks a new chapter in the state’s governance, reflecting the current administration’s vision and priorities. Prominent schemes have been renamed as follows: The KALIA (Krushak Assistance for…

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Union Minister Narayan Rane Lays Foundation Stone for MSME Multipurpose Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre in Mumbai

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Mumbai: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Narayan Rane, marked a significant milestone today as he laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Multipurpose Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at Saki Naka, Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by S C L Das, Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, along with other senior officers of the Ministry…

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Odisha Rolls Out Universal Health Coverage: Over 3.5 Crore Residents to Benefit Under Ayushman Bharat and Gopabandhu Schemes

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Cuttack: Odisha today joined other states offering universal health coverage, as Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched co-branded health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. The event, held in Cuttack, also marked the formal launch of…

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