Students of Government High Schools Secure Guinness World Record for ‘Mo Katha Mo Kahani’

Bhubaneswar: A group of students from Government High Schools met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and proudly presented him with the Guinness Book of World Records plaque they earned for their remarkable achievement in writing ‘Mo Katha Mo Kahani.’ During a literature and creativity program organized at the school level as part of the first World…

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India Begins Preparations for Haj-2025 with Major Reforms and Innovations

New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims to India for Haj-2025, marking the beginning of the country’s extensive preparations for the annual pilgrimage. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, officially opened the application process today for Indian pilgrims intending to embark on Haj-2025…

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Odisha Launches Mobile App for Real-Time Monitoring of Fly Ash Transportation

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening environmental governance and digital monitoring, the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar, has launched a pioneering mobile application to enable real-time tracking and monitoring of fly ash transportation across the state. The digital application was officially unveiled on December 31, 2025, by Chief Secretary and Chairman, SPCB, Shri…

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CABI: Four Players from Odisha Included in 26-Member Squad for T20 Blind Cricket World Cup Coaching Camp

Bhubaneswar: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced a 26-member squad for coaching ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, with four players from Odisha making the cut. Debaraj Behera, Pankaj Bhue, Sukhram Majhi, and Nakula Badanayak, along with 22 others, will attend a coaching camp in New…

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IIMC, IIMCAA Must Join Hands to Upskill Journalists: Prof. Anand Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni body, the IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA), should collaborate more closely to enhance the professional skills of journalists, said Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director of IIMC Dhenkanal, on Saturday. Addressing Connection 2025—the annual alumni meet of the IIMC Odisha Chapter held in Bhubaneswar—Prof. Pradhan emphasized the…

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Odisha Sizzles as Boudh Records 38.2°C, Heatwave to Persist

Bhubaneswar: The summer heat has intensified across Odisha, with 10 cities recording temperatures of 37°C or higher. Boudh emerged as the hottest location, reaching a scorching 38.2°C, as per the latest data shared by weather scientist Umashankar Dash on Sunday. Balangir followed closely with 38.1°C, while Angul recorded 37.9°C. Other cities experiencing extreme temperatures included…

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