800-acre New Bhubaneswar City Project put on fast track 

Bhubaneswar, January 3: The State Government seems intent on expediting the proposed 800-acre new township project on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Usha Padhee on Friday held a virtual meeting with the representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, to deliberate on and finalise the draft scope of services for […]

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Union Cabinet approves NH-326 upgradation project worth Rs 1,526.21 crore in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, December 31: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of existing 2-Lane to 2-Lane with Paved Shoulder from Km 68.600 to Km 311.700 of NH-326 in Odisha under NH (O) on EPC mode. The work is targeted to be completed in 24 months. The total […]

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International Odissi Dance Festival concludes with Aloka’s portrayal of soulful Rasaleela

Bhubaneswar, December 30: The International Odissi Dance Festival, organised by the Guru Kelucharan Odissi Research Centre and Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, concluded at Rabindra Mandap, leaving audiences spellbound with a rich blend of tradition, devotion and artistic excellence. The concluding evening witnessed a mesmerising Odissi presentation by eminent guru and Kendra Sangeet Natak […]

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi appeals against office visits for New Year greetings

Bhubaneswar, December 30: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday appealed to the public not to visit his office to convey New Year greetings and also urged government employees to refrain from participating in greeting or felicitation programmes during office hours, stating that January 1 is a regular Government working day and official work will […]

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127 NCC cadets from Odisha leave for Delhi to participate in Republic Day camp

Bhubaneswar, December 27: As many as 127 NCC cadets from Odisha have been selected to participate in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) to be held in New Delhi from 27th December, 2025 to 29th January, 2026. The cadets will also represent the State at the Republic Day Parade and the NCC Prime Minister’s Rally in […]

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Odisha records milestone in digital agriculture journey, gets Rs 155.48 crore Central incentive

Bhubaneswar, December 26: Odisha will receive an incentive of Rs 155.48 crore from the Central Government for achieving the first milestone of the Farmers’ Registry and and successful implementation of the Digital Crop Survey in the State. In a significant milestone for Odisha in its digital agriculture journey, Government of India has formally assessed and […]

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Odisha: State Youth Festival-2025 concludes at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, December 26: The State Youth Festival-2025, showcasing the creativity, talent and youthful energy of Odisha, concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday here. Organised over three days from December 24, the festival brought together young talents from across the state, providing a vibrant platform for artistic, literary and scientific expression. […]

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar arrives in Odisha tomorrow on 3-day visit; to interact with BLOs on Monday

Bhubaneswar, December 26: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, is scheduled to arrive on a three-day visit to the State on Saturday. During his stay, the CEC will visit Puri, Konark and also chair a meeting of the Booth Level Officers (BLOs). According to an official communique, Kumar will first visit Puri and offer prayers […]

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Odisha: CM inaugurates state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex

Bhubaneswar, December 25: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the new Training-cum-Briefing Hall and the state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex at SOG Chandaka on the city outskirts, strengthening Odisha’s security preparedness and operational capabilities. On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated multiple police infrastructure projects like 16 new police stations across, 70 quarters, […]

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Over 200 Students Showcase Talent During Christmas in Jatni

Bhubaneswar: More than 200 students participated in a Mega Competition organised by the Eswar Art & Craft Social Foundation Trust at Jatni on Thursday on the occasion of Christmas. The event provided a lively platform for children to showcase their talents in arts, dance and general knowledge. Participants received enthusiastic applause from parents, teachers and […]

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