September 18, 2026

CM Majhi Calls for Accountability, Modernization in Odisha Police at Collectors and SPs Conference

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi delivered a compelling address at the concluding session of the two-day conference of Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs), emphasizing the need for accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement. Majhi praised the Odisha Police as “disciplined, people-oriented, and efficient,” while also highlighting areas for improvement, particularly in…

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Tigress Zeenat Returns to Similipal Tiger Reserve After Rescue Operation

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Bhubaneswar: Tigress Zeenat, a three-year-old translocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), has been successfully reintroduced to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha. Her return marks the culmination of a coordinated rescue mission after she strayed out of the reserve and was tracked across three states. Zeenat, initially released in Similipal’s core area on…

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Odisha to Launch Subhadra Yojana with SOP Release on August 15

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to unveil the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its flagship women’s welfare initiative, Subhadra Yojana, on August 15. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida made the announcement on Saturday, outlining that the SOP will provide crucial details about the scheme, which aims to support women in establishing small enterprises such…

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Odisha CM Launches LAccMI Bus Scheme in 5 More Districts to Boost Rural Connectivity, all districts covered

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing rural connectivity and fostering economic growth, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Lakshmi Bus Scheme in Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Nuapada, and Boudh districts via video conferencing on Wednesday. The Lakshmi Bus initiative aims to make social and cultural programs more accessible in villages, promoting economic development while ensuring…

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Nandankanan Zoo Welcomes Two Giraffes from Kolkata Under Animal Exchange Program

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Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park has welcomed two new residents—a male and female giraffe from Kolkata’s Alipore Zoological Garden—under an animal exchange program. The male giraffe is 1 year and 5 months old, while the female is 1 year and 1 month old. With their arrival, the zoo’s giraffe population has increased to three. Transporting the…

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Odisha Govt Issues SOP to Urban Local Bodies for Tackling Heatwave Crisis

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Bhubaneswar: As temperatures begin to rise unusually due to erratic climatic conditions and abnormal weather patterns, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) directing all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to take immediate and necessary precautionary measures to combat the heatwave crisis. The SOP outlines a comprehensive action plan,…

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Eastern States to Prepare Joint Agriculture Roadmap After Bhubaneswar Conference

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Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive roadmap aimed at accelerating agricultural growth and improving farmers’ welfare across five eastern states will be prepared following discussions at the Eastern Regional Agriculture Conference-2026 held in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The conference brought together representatives from Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal to deliberate on strategies for strengthening agriculture in eastern…

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INTACH Puri Urges Members to Become Heritage Ambassadors for Cultural Preservation

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Puri: Emphasising community-led conservation and wider public participation in preserving Odisha’s rich cultural legacy, the Puri Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) organised a heritage orientation programme at the Youth Hostel in Puri, encouraging members to actively take up the role of heritage ambassadors. Around 40 Life Members of…

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Sisir Saras 2026 Gets Two-Day Extension as Visitor Interest Peaks; ORMAS Partners With CPCRI

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Bhubaneswar: Drawing an overwhelming public response, the rural fair Sisir Saras 2026 has been extended till January 20, organisers announced on Saturday. The event, being jointly organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and Subhadra Shakti at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, has witnessed a steady rise in footfall since its opening on…

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Bollywood Actress Dia Mirza Graces Bargarh Handloom Summit in Elegant Sambalpuri Saree

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Bargarh: Bollywood actress Dia Mirza, known for her advocacy of indigenous craftsmanship, showcased her support for homegrown and handmade creations as she walked the ramp adorned in a stunning Sambalpuri saree. The occasion was the commencement of the Bargarh Handloom Summit 2024, held in the western town of Odisha on Thursday. The two-day summit was…

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