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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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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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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Advisory Issued for Civil Defence Mock Drill in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: An advisory issued by the District Magistrate of Khordha has informed the public about a scheduled civil defence mock drill to be held in Bhubaneswar today, May 7, 2025. The drill will take place between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM, specifically in areas stretching from Rajmahal Chhaka to Sishu Bhawan Chhaka. As per the […]

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Odisha: EOW arrests four in Rs 8.1 crore SBI loan fraud

Bhubaneswar, April 21: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested four persons in connection with Rs 8.1 crore loan fraud schemes at the Jaydev Vihar and Damana Chhak branches of State Bank of India (SBI). While Smruti Ranjan Sethy and M. Dibyashree Jyoti Ranjan were arrested from Jagatsinghpur, Niranjan Behera and Debasish Behera were nabbed from […]

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Odisha: Bhubaneswar to host National Para Fencing Championship-2025

Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country. Organized by the Para Sports Association of Odisha […]

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Organ donation: Odisha’s 16-month-old Master Janmesh gives new lease of life to two people

Bhubaneswar, March 3: In yet another landmark achievement, AIIMS Bhubaneswar facilitated multiorgan transplantation from Odisha’s Youngest Organ Donor Master Janmesh. The 16-month-old Master Janmesh gave new life to two patients through Organ Donation. In an inspiring yet deeply emotional moment, the parents of 16-month-old Master Janmesh Lenka made a courageous decision that turned their personal […]

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NABARD estimates Credit Potential of Odisha at Rs 2.52 lakh crore for 2025-26

Bhubaneswar, February 15: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised the State Credit Seminar for 2025-26 on Saturday here, in which the State Focus Paper for Odisha was released, projecting an overall credit potential lunder Priority Sector at Rs 2,52,000 crore for the year 2025-26. The seminar was inaugurated by Deputy Chief […]

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Road Safety Month: Road accident deaths go down in Odisha in January 

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, February 13: The number of deaths due to road mishaps reduced in January this year compared to the figures of January, 2024, by 44. While 561 persons died in January 2024, the death toll in road accidents stands at 417 this January. January, known for high accident rates, recorded a decrease in both road […]

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Odisha: Padhee focuses on proactive accident prevention

Bhubaneswar, February 11: Commerce and Transport Secretary Usha Padhee on Tuesday directed officials to focus on proactive accident preventive measures like black spot rectification, implementation of the Intelligent Enforcement Management System (IEMS), and compliance with the guidelines of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (SCCoRS). Padhee chaired a review meeting at Kharabela Bhawan to […]

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