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Puri Braces for New Year Pilgrim Surge with Heavy Security at Jagannath Temple
Heavy security, CCTV surveillance, and crowd management plans are in place in Puri as thousands gather for New Year darshan at Jagannath Temple.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar's First Liver Transplant Success: A New Era for Odisha's Healthcare
AIIMS Bhubaneswar marks a major milestone with its first successful liver transplant. Patient recovering well, procedure covered under Ayushman Bharat.
Cabinet Approves Rs 1,526 Crore NH-326 Widening to Boost Odisha's Southern Economy
The Cabinet approves widening NH-326 in Odisha to 2 lanes with paved shoulders, enhancing connectivity, safety, and economic growth in southern districts.
Cabinet Approves Rs 1,526 Crore NH-326 Upgrade to Boost Odisha's Tribal Economy
Cabinet approves widening NH-326 in Odisha with a Rs 1,526 crore outlay to improve connectivity, safety, and economic growth in tribal districts.
Odisha CM Gives Jobs to 1,543 Youths, Vows Zero Tolerance for Corruption
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi handed jobs to 1,543 youths, reiterated zero tolerance for corruption, and outlined a roadmap to fill 1.5 lakh vacancies in five years.
Odisha to Deny Fuel Without PUC Certificates, Following Delhi's Pollution Crackdown
Odisha will deny fuel to vehicles without a valid PUC certificate from February 1, mirroring Delhi's anti-pollution measures to combat poor air quality.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Explores Odisha's Ancient Caves and Konark Temple
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar tours Udayagiri, Khandagiri caves, and Konark Sun Temple, highlighting their cultural and scientific significance.
PM Modi Honors Odisha's Freedom Fighter Parvati Giri in Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi honors Odisha's Parvati Giri in Mann Ki Baat, announcing her 2026 birth centenary. Odisha CM Majhi expresses state pride.
Dharmendra Pradhan Drives Cleanliness & Development in Odisha with Crore Projects
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Angul cleanliness drive, inaugurates projects worth crores, and praises NIT Rourkela's NIRF ranking & role in Odisha's development.
Odisha's Free Bus Service & Child Tracking Aim to Boost Student Enrollment
Odisha Education Minister hails free Mukhyamantri Bus Seva for remote students & a pioneering Child Tracking Survey to reduce dropout rates and boost enrollment.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Hails Konark Sun Temple as India's "Honour and Pride"
CEC Gyanesh Kumar praised the Konark Sun Temple's advanced science & culture. Explore this UNESCO site's history, architecture, and timeless marvel.
CEC Seeks Lord Jagannath's Blessings to Uphold Constitutional Duties in Odisha Visit
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Puri's Jagannath Temple and Konark Sun Temple, seeking divine inspiration for his constitutional duties and praising Odisha's heritage.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Seeks Lord Jagannath's Blessings to Fulfill Constitutional Duties
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri, seeking blessings for his duties and meeting booth-level officers in Odisha to strengthen election machinery.
Odisha Sets Jan 3 Meeting to Finalize Major & Critical Mineral Auction Calendar
Odisha will hold a high-level meeting on Jan 3, 2026, to finalize its annual auction calendar for major and critical mineral blocks, boosting transparency.
Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates NIT Rourkela Sports Complex, Lauds Institute's NIRF Ranking
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a sports complex at NIT Rourkela, lauded its 13th NIRF engineering rank, and laid foundation stones for development projects in Odisha.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Calls Booth Officers Backbone of Elections in Odisha Visit
CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits Odisha, highlighting booth-level officers as the backbone of India's electoral process ahead of state polls.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Odisha Tour: Temple Visits & Crucial Electoral Roll Talks
CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits Odisha Dec 27-29. Tour includes Puri, Konark temples & key meeting with BLOs on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Naveen Patnaik's Bold Promise: BJD Will Lead Odisha for 100 Years
Former CM Naveen Patnaik dismisses breakup rumours, asserts BJD is a people's movement and will be Odisha's voice for the next century.
Odisha's Anti-Naxal Success: Top Maoist Leader Among 6 Killed in Major Operation
Odisha security forces neutralize 6 CPI (Maoist) cadres, including top leader Ganesh Uike. Naveen Patnaik & Amit Shah call it a milestone in eliminating Left-wing extremism.
Odisha's Rs 250-Crore Push & Anti-Naxal Boost Mark Vajpayee Anniversary
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid foundation stones for Rs 250-crore projects in Rairakhol, while CM Majhi inaugurated a new SOG training centre and announced risk allowances.
Odisha CM Inaugurates Major SOG Hub & Announces Surrender Scheme for Maoists
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi inaugurated a new SOG training centre, announced risk allowances for security forces, and a revised surrender scheme offering up to ₹1.2 crore for Maoists.
Sand Artist Pays Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 101st Birth Anniversary
Renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture tribute as PM Modi and other leaders honor former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.
Odisha Police Neutralize Top Naxal Leader, Push Towards 2026 Eradication Goal
Odisha DGP cites anti-Naxal successes, including surrender of 22 & neutralization of 6, as forces work towards HM Amit Shah's March 2026 deadline to eradicate Naxalism.
Odisha Nears Naxal-Free Status After Major Security Operation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says Odisha is at the threshold of being Naxal-free after 6 Maoists, including a top leader, were neutralised in Kandhamal.
Odisha Nears Naxal-Free Status as Top Leader Ganesh Uike Killed in Encounter
Security forces neutralize 6 Naxalites, including top leader Ganesh Uike, in Kandhamal. Amit Shah says Odisha nears being Naxal-free, with a 2026 eradication target.