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16th Finance Commission Holds Sectoral Meetings with Political Leaders, Industry Bodies, and Local Representatives in Odisha

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 6, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: The 16th Finance Commission held extensive sectoral meetings in Odisha, engaging with political leaders, trade and industry bodies, and representatives from urban and rural local bodies to gather insights on the state’s financial needs and economic priorities. Leaders from major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Indian National Congress…

Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Cabinet; BJP Slams Move as Poll Gimmick

Bureau The News HashtagOctober 31, 202503 mins

Hyderabad: Former Indian cricket captain and senior Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin took oath as a cabinet minister in Telangana on Friday, marking his formal entry into Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s council of ministers. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, where Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office. The announcement, however,…

Union Ministers Unveil Key Initiatives to Enhance Healthcare and Business in India

Bureau The News HashtagJune 28, 2024June 28, 202403 mins

New Delhi: In a significant move towards improving healthcare services and promoting ease of doing business, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, and Anupriya Singh Patel, unveiled three major initiatives. The initiatives launched include a virtual National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM), a dashboard…

Indian Army Commemorates General Sundarji’s Legacy with 4th Memorial Lecture

Bureau The News HashtagApril 30, 2024April 30, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Indian Army paid tribute to the eminent military strategist, General K Sundarji, with the 4th General Sundarji Memorial Lecture held at the Manekshaw Centre. Organized by the Mechanised Infantry Centre & School (MIC&S) and the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), the event brought together serving and retired officers from all three…

Three-Tier Security in Place at Barabati Stadium Ahead of India–South Africa T20I

Bureau The News HashtagDecember 6, 2025December 7, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: With Barabati Stadium gearing up to host the first T20 International between India and South Africa on December 9, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Saturday carried out a comprehensive review of security arrangements at the iconic Cuttack venue, underscoring the State’s focus on safety and crowd management for the…

Cyclonic Storm brewing over BoB, Odisha on High Alert

Bureau The News HashtagOctober 20, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted the public about a developing cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm could bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h and is predicted to cause heavy rainfall across Odisha, according…

DAHD and UNDP Sign MoU for Digitalization of Vaccine Cold Chain Management

Bureau The News HashtagMay 20, 2024May 20, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India today, focusing on the digitalization of vaccine cold chain management, capacity building, and communication planning. The MoU was signed at the “We the People…

ECI Gears Up for Elections: Focus on Voter Participation, Transparency, and Efficiency

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202503 mins

Bhubaneswar: In under a month since assuming charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has set the election machinery in motion with a focus on voter participation and an enhanced…

PM Modi Condoles the Demise of Padma Shri Awardee Kamala Pujari

Bureau The News HashtagJuly 20, 2024July 20, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari, who passed away at the age of 73. Pujari, renowned for her monumental contributions to agriculture, particularly in promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds, passed away in the early hours of Saturday due to cardiac arrest….

Odisha Focuses on Strengthening Affordable Housing in Partnership Projects

Bureau The News HashtagDecember 23, 2025December 24, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: With housing emerging as a fundamental human need and a critical driver of inclusive urban development, the Government of Odisha has intensified its focus on expanding access to safe, dignified and affordable housing, particularly in the face of rapid urbanisation and rising demand. While the Government of India continues to advance the vision of…