Odisha: CM launches direct flight service between Bhubaneswar & Jharsuguda 

Bhubaneswar, August 16: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the direct flight service between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here. In a major boost to regional connectivity within Odisha, the Government of Odisha commenced direct flight services between the State capital and Jharsuguda under the State’s pioneering B-MAAN […]

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Odisha CM launches Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor

Bhubaneswar, August 12: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), an ambitious initiative to unlock the immense potential of marine bio-resources for scientific excellence, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, at the Lok Seva Bhavan here. “OMBRIC will serve as a bridge between research and real-world application, […]

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It was javelin throwers day out at Continental Tour in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, August 10: Promising javelin throwers from India and Sri Lanka fought hard to stamp their authority in the one-day prize money World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Egged on by enthusiastic Sunday crowd, the 22 years old Rumesh Tharanga from Sri Lanka walked away with the honour, […]

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Odisha: Sudarsan creates sand art at Puri beach to promote ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

Puri, August 10: As the nation prepares to celebrate the 79th Independence Day, Padma Shri awardee and internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a stunning sand sculpture at Puri Beach, based on the theme ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, echoing the nationwide call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate the Tricolour and foster […]

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Balanga Tragedy: Minor girl succumbs to burn injuries despite intensive medical efforts

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, August 2: The 15-year-old girl from Balanga in Puri district lost her life after battling severe burn injuries sustained on July 19, 2025, while undergoing treatment in AIIMS Delhi on Saturday. The girl was reportedly set on fire by three unknown people on the morning of July 19 on the banks of river […]

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Puri-Rourkela-Puri Vande Bharat Express to run with 16 coaches from August 7

Bhubaneswar, July 30: The Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of number of coaches by 50% in the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express. The train will now operate with a total of 16 coaches instead of the existing eight coaches from August 7. This augmentation includes the addition of eight AC Chair Car Coaches. “It […]

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Odisha: ECoR GM inspects Sambalpur-Titlagarh-Theruvali Railway Section

Bhubaneswar, July 25: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Wednesday conducted a thorough inspection of the Sambalpur-Titlagarh-Theruvali railway section under the Sambalpur Division, said an official release. “During the visit, the General Manager inspected key stations including Bargarh Road, Barpali, and Doikallu,” according to the ECoR statement. He reviewed the existing passenger […]

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Odisha: Rourkela police signs MoU with NIT Rourkela to accelerate tech-driven policing

Rourkela, July 25: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Odisha, NIT Rourkela and Rourkela Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, aimed at long-term collaboration in digital policing, outreach activities, IT-based solutions, training, and knowledge exchange. This MoU marks the first institutional partnership in the state between an academic institute and a police department […]

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Odisha: Vigilance arrests BMC Executive Engineer Jagannath Pattnaik in DA case

Bhubaneswar, July 24: The Odisha Vigilance Department on Thursday arrested Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Executive Engineer Jagannath Pattnaik for allegedly possessing assets, including three multi storeyed buildings including one Bhubaneswar and three high value plots in the State capital city. According to the Vigilance communique, another wildlife case was instituted against Pattnaik for illegal possession […]

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