Odisha advances Odia-First AI Vision, explores strategic partnership with Sarvam

Bhubaneswar, January 24: The Odisha Government on Saturday held a high-level strategic meeting with the leadership of Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence company, as part of the State’s ongoing efforts to build a secure, inclusive, and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem aligned with Vision 2036 and Vision 2047. The discussions focused on establishing artificial intelligence as […]

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Odisha CM seeks NITI Aayog support for BCPPER, Urban Transformation, Key Growth Projects

Bhubaneswar, January 24: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and member Dr Arvind Virmani called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan on Saturday here. The meeting focused on Odisha’s development priorities, ongoing reforms, and future collaboration between the State Government and NITI Aayog. During the interaction, the Chief Minister highlighted the […]

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Fastest-ever growth: ECoR records Rs 23,000 crore originating freight earnings

Bhubaneswar, January 23: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a historic milestone by recording its fastest-ever Rs 23,000 crore originating freight earnings, reinforcing its position as one of the top-performing zones of Indian Railways in freight operations. The ECoR reached this landmark in a record 294 days during the current financial year 2025–26, i.e., […]

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Odisha launches Rs 141.50 crore Drought Mitigation Programme

Bhubaneswar, January 22: In a significant step towards climate-proofing its agricultural sector, the Odisha Government has launched a Rs 141.50 crore Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP). Signed under the framework of the National Drought Mitigation Project (NDMP), this Rs 141.50 crore initiative represents a paradigmme shift from reactive disaster relief to a proactive, science-led […]

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Odisha: CDA goes cashless, introduces online payment facility up to Rs 5 Lakh

Cuttack, January 20: In a major step towards promoting digital governance and enhancing public convenience, the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) has introduced a Digital Payment Facility through Point of Sale (PoS) at its office premises in Arunodaya Bhawan, Link Road, Cuttack. The decision has been taken on a priority basis in public interest to expedite […]

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IIMC Dhenkanal announces two new Master’s programmes; Check details

Dhenkanal, January 16: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal is launching two new Master’s degree programmes – MA in Corporate Communication and Brand Management (MA-CCBM) and MA in Media and Communication Governance (MA-MCG) – from the next academic session. The IIMC, a Deemed to be University, has announced admissions for the Academic Session […]

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From struggles to success: Santoshi Deo’s impressive journey via AMA SuVahak 

Bhubaneswar, January 14: From the depths of personal struggle has emerged a powerful symbol of courage and hope in Odisha – proving that when a woman dares to rise and is supported by a caring State, pain can be transformed into strength, leadership, and lasting inspiration. Santoshi Deo of Keonjhar district has emerged as a […]

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Odisha: Incentive announced for best performing Ama Bus captains, guides 

Bhubaneswar, January 14: An incentive scheme for Ama Bus captains and guides will be implemented from January 26. Incentives will be disbursed quarterly, based on comprehensive evaluations of safe driving practices and overall performance, said an official release on Wednesday. The high-level committee meeting on the operations of Ama Bus service was held on Wednesday […]

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Odisha: Kalinga Stadium Gears Up for 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby 7s Championships

Bhubaneswar, January 13: Odisha is set to take centre stage in Indian rugby as the iconic Kalinga Stadium, prepares to host the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships for Under-15 Boys and Girls. The Girls’ Championship will be held on 16th and 17th January 2026, followed by the Boys’ Championship on 20th and 21st January […]

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India One Air Flight force-lands near Rourkela; No casualties 

Bhubaneswar, January 10: A nine-seater private aircraft with six persons, including two pilots on board force landed near Jalada in Rourkela on Saturday, about eight nautical miles short of its destination. All six persons on board survived the incident, officials confirmed. All the injured persons were rescued by the locals immediately and they were initially […]

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