Odisha showcases future-ready Aviation Vision at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad 

Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: January 28: The Odisha Government has opened a dedicated pavilion themed “Odisha Takes Flight”, reflecting the State’s expanding role in India’s aviation growth story at the Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event at the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. At the Odisha Pavilion, visitors are experiencing how the State is building a future-ready, […]

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ECoR achieves Rs 2,000 crore passenger revenue in record 299 days 

Bhubaneswar, January 28: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Rs 2,000 crore in passenger revenue within a record 299 days during the current financial year 2025–26, reflecting sustained growth in passenger traffic and improved rail services across the zone. This achievement marks a consistent year-on-year improvement. ECoR had crossed […]

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Koraput Collector withdraws order banning sale of non-veg items on Republic Day after criticism 

Koraput, January 25: A controversial order imposing a ban on sale of meat, chicken, fish, eggs and other non-vegetarian items on Republic Day on Monday in Koraput district was on Sunday recalled by the Koraput Collector after it drew flak from people from different walks of life. The official revocation order was recalled with immediate […]

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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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Now in Odisha: Inder, the 1700kg bull from Haryana, is worth Rs 4 crore; know why

Bhubaneswar, January 22: Inder, a colossal 17 quintal bull from Haryana, has taken Odisha’s Matsya-Pranee Samavesh 2026 (Fisheries and Livestock Conference) by storm, captivating audiences with its massive size and remarkable valuation of Rs 4 crore. Inder, a magnificent Murrah bull is rapidly gaining national attention as one of the most promising breeding bulls of […]

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700kg Kankrej Bull charms visitors at Odisha Matsya Prani Samabesh 

Bhubaneswar, January 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated three-day Matsya-Pranee Samavesh 2026 (Fisheries and Livestock Conference) at the Janata Maidan here at Janata Maidan. People from different parts of the country are participating in the fair with varieties of fish and cattle. Kankrej, a bull that weighs 700kg is the centre of […]

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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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