College student gangraped at Odisha beach: NCW takes suo-motu cognizance, seeks ATR from DGP 

Bhubaneswar/Berhampur, June 17, 2025: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of the shocking gang-rape of a 20-year-old student at Gopalpur beach in Ganjam district and directed the DGP YB Khurania to submit an action-taken report within three days. “Honb’le Chairperson Smt. Vijay Rahatkar has written to the DGP, Odisha directing […]

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Odisha approves 8 industrial projects worth Rs 1.51 lakh crore 

Bhubaneswar, June 16, 2025: In a major boost to the state’s economy, the 41st High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday approved as many as eight transformative industrial projects worth Rs 1,51,239.50 crore, with the potential to create over 60,200 job opportunities. The projects, spread across six districts […]

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Sixth State Finance Commission Calls On CM; Website Of Odisha State Finance Commission Launched

Bhubaneswar, June 16: The Sixth State Finance Commission on Monday called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and sought his valuable suggestions for empowering the local bodies of the State. The Chief Minister launched the website of Odisha State Finance Commission (https://sfc.odisha.gov.in) during the meeting. This website has been developed for inviting suggestions/feedback from Elected […]

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MMU Only Varsity from Odisha to Ink MoU with RIS for Research Collaboration

New Delhi/Bhawanipatna: Maa Manikeshwari University (MMU), Bhawanipatna, has reportedly become the only university from Odisha to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) for research collaboration. The MoU was signed as part of the G20-linked University Connect Hub Programme, during an international academic gathering held in […]

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Well Marked Low Pressure Area Persists Over Bay of Bengal, Likely to Intensify

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported the presence of a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast. The system, which initially formed as a Low Pressure Area at 0830 hours IST on May 27, 2025, has shown signs of intensification over the past 24 hours. As […]

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Odisha Adds France, Belgium to Its Mango Export Destinations

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural export journey for 2025–26 by exporting a total of 41.35 metric tonnes (MT) of fruits and vegetables to prominent international markets, including Dubai, London, Birmingham, Rome, Venice, Dublin, and notably, France and Belgium. This achievement is credited to the leadership of the Department of Agriculture […]

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Low-Pressure Area to Form Over Bay of Bengal; Squally Weather Forecasted

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the formation of a low-pressure area over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around May 27. This system is expected to bring significant weather changes to the region in the coming days. Under the influence of this anticipated system, squally weather with gusty surface winds […]

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Odisha Exports 3 Mango Consignments to England, Dubai in Single Day

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for Odisha’s agriculture sector, the state successfully exported three mango consignments in a single day to international destinations, London and Birmingham in England, and Dubai in UAE. This marks the first time Odisha has carried out such a coordinated export of mangoes to multiple global markets within 24 hours. The […]

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Crafts Council of Odisha to Host “Master-Crafters” Exhibition on May 24-25

Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha will host Master-Crafters, a two-day exhibition celebrating the richness of the state’s traditional handicrafts and the mastery of its artisans. The event will be held on May 24 and 25, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, Bhubaneswar Club, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The exhibition will feature 20 master […]

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Boost for Mango Farmers in Balangir as Odisha Eyes More Exports

Balangir: In a significant step toward boosting mango exports and improving livelihoods for farmers, a strategic training and planning workshop was recently held at the Office of the Assistant Director of Horticulture (ADH), Patnagarh. The event was organized under the Promotion and Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations (PSFPO) project, an initiative by the Department of […]

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