December 23, 2025

India, Norway to Strengthen Maritime Ties with Focus on Green Technology, Digitalisation, and Blue Economy

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Oslo: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with top Norwegian ministers on the sidelines of the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo to deepen India-Norway maritime cooperation. The talks focused on advancing green maritime technology, digital port infrastructure, shipbuilding collaboration, and joint exploration of the Blue Economy….

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Startup Odisha Launches Twin Initiatives to Strengthen Incubation and Innovation Ecosystem

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Bhubaneswar: In a determined move to bolster Odisha’s growing startup landscape, Startup Odisha, under the aegis of the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, launched two key initiatives — the ‘X-Change Programme’ and ‘Launchpad 2025: Incubator Induction & Capacity Building Programme’ — at the Odisha Startup Incubation Centre (O-Hub) in Bhubaneswar. The ‘X-Change Programme’ served as…

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India, Australia Deepen Defence Ties; Condemn Terror Attack in Pahalgam During Bilateral Meeting

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New Delhi: India and Australia today reiterated their shared commitment to regional peace and security during a bilateral meeting between Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi. The meeting underscored the growing defence cooperation between the two nations and featured a wide-ranging dialogue on…

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RCB Clinch First-Ever IPL Title in Thrilling Finale Against Punjab Kings

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Ahmedabad: After 18 long years of heartbreak and near misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, edging out Punjab Kings by six runs in a nerve-wracking final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Led by first-time skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB overcame early batting setbacks and produced a…

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Odisha to Launch Statewide Survey to Identify and Support Vulnerable Children

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Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring the welfare and protection of vulnerable children, the Odisha Government is preparing to conduct a detailed survey of orphans and children living with single parents across all districts. The initiative is designed to identify children in need of care and ensure they receive adequate support, including access to…

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Weekly Off Day for Puri–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express Shifted to Tuesday

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Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has revised the weekly off day for the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express, aiming to streamline operations and better accommodate passenger demand. Starting June 3, 2025, the train will now remain non-operational on Tuesdays instead of Saturdays. With this change, the Vande Bharat Express will resume Saturday operations from…

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Odisha Launches First-Ever ‘Zero Accident Day’ to Promote Road Safety and Modern Transport Infrastructure

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Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to reduce road fatalities and enhance public transport infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched Odisha’s first-ever ‘Zero Accident Day’ campaign at the Lokseva Bhawan Convention Centre. The initiative, developed in collaboration with IIT Madras, aims to instill a culture of road safety and awareness across the state and…

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Fifth Project Governing Committee Meeting Held to Expedite Rengali Irrigation Project

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Bhubaneswar: The fifth Project Governing Committee (PGC) meeting for the Rengali Irrigation Project was held on Monday under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha, Department of Water Resources. The high-level meeting, conducted at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on addressing long-pending bottlenecks that have hindered the timely completion…

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Hirakud Dam Reopens to Tourists After 24-Day Security Restriction

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Bhubaneswar: The iconic Hirakud Dam in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, known as Asia’s longest earthen dam, has reopened to tourists after a 24-day security restriction was lifted today. The restriction, which had been in place since May 9, was imposed amid heightened national security concerns linked to growing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the restriction…

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CM Mohan Majhi Unveils ₹205 Crore Welfare Projects in Deogarh, Inaugurates 300-Bed Hospital

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Deogarh district today, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹205 crore. Among the highlights of the visit was the inauguration of a newly constructed 300-bed hospital aimed at significantly improving healthcare services in the region. Out of the total…

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