Narcotics worth Rs 1.64 crore seized by Odisha Excise Dept; 12 arrested 

Bhubaneswar, December 22: Contraband estimated to be worth Rs 1.64 crore was seized by the Excise Department in the first two days – Saturday and Sunday – of its Special Enforcement Drive, launched on December 20 in coordination with the police across the State. In the drive launched to target excise violations around new year […]

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2nd Niladri Cup T-20 Inter Departmental Cricket Championship concludes at ECoR

Bhubaneswar, December 22: The 2nd Niladri Cup T-20 Inter Departmental Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, organised by the East Coast Railway Sports Association (ECoRSA), concluded successfully with the final match and closing ceremony being held on Sunday at the Railway Cricket Stadium, Mancheswar here. In the keenly contested final, the Engineering Department team emerged as the […]

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Odisha signs MoU with BISAG-N to boost digital governance

Bhubaneswar, December 12: The Odisha Government’s Commerce and Transport Department on Friday signed an MoU with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) for preparation of a comprehensive Odisha State Master Plan under the visionary PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner-cum-ACS Anu Garg, ACS (General Administration […]

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Power infrastructure gets Rs 1,685.27 crore boost in Odisha as NABARD signs MoU with OPTCL

Bhubaneswar, December 10: A Long-Term Loan Agreement to the tune of Rs 1,685.27 was signed between OPTCL and NABARD for the development of power infrastructure in Odisha. This strategic financial partnership aims to ensure quality and reliable power supply for upcoming industries as well as consumers across the State. Under this agreement, NABARD has extended […]

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IIIT Bhubaneswar to host two international conferences

Bhubaneswar, December 9: The IIIT Bhubaneswar is set to host two major international academic events this December, bringing global researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to Odisha for groundbreaking discussions in remote sensing, geoscience, cryptology, and cybersecurity. The premier institute will hold International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (InGARSS 2025), a globally anticipated event spotlighting the […]

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Ind Vs SA T20 At Barabati Stadium: Traffic curbs, entry rules announced; check details here

Bhubaneswar, December 4: The Commissionerate Police on Sunday issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the T20 match between India and South Africa scheduled for Thursday, December 9. The match will be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Practice session for players will be held on Monday. Restrictions will be in force from 12 […]

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Odissi cultural extravaganza in Australia’s Blacktown

Bhubaneswar, November 30: The vibrant cultural heritage of India came alive recently at Bowman Hall, Blacktown in Australia, as Nrityashree Dance Academy presented a spectacular evening of Odissi Classical Dance, led by acclaimed artist Debashree Das. The event opened with traditional invocations and unfolded into a series of captivating performances showcasing the grace, precision, and […]

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Odisha CM tables Rs 17,440 crore Supplementary Budget in State Assembly

Bhubaneswar, November 28: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday presented a Supplementary Budget of Rs 17,440 crore in the State Assembly. Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, emphasised that the Supplementary Budget aims to fulfil the requirement of funds for public welfare and developmental activities in the State mainly through reallocation of available […]

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134 artists honoured with Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards

Bhubaneswar, November 26: The Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi on Wednesday presented the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Samman, Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, Upayana and Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Pratibha Samman for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025. A total of 134 artists received honours across various categories, including six recipients of the prestigious Kabi Samrat Upendra […]

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Odisha launches ‘Videsh Siksha Bruti,’ to give Rs 25 lakh to SC, ST students to study abroad

Bhubaneswar, November 26: Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday launched the ‘Videsh Siksha Bruti’ Scheme, marking a significant step towards supporting meritorious SC/ST students aspiring to pursue higher studies abroad. Under the scheme, SC and ST students belonging to families with an annual income of Rs 12 lakh or below are eligible to apply. […]

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