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Odisha Assembly Fortified with 35 Platoons Ahead of Budget Session
Bhubaneswar police deploy 35 platoons, STU, and plainclothes officers for Odisha Assembly's budget session security. Details inside.
Odisha to Begin Historic Inventory of Jagannath Temple's Treasure Vault
Odisha CM reviews SOP for inventory of gold & jewels in Puri's Jagannath Temple treasure vault. First full count since 1978 to be digitally catalogued.
Pradhan Inaugurates Fish & Livestock Fair, Flags Off Hirakud Marathon
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Matsya 'O' Prani Sampada Mela and flagged off the Hirakud International Half Marathon in Sambalpur.
Odisha Speaker Calls All-Party Meet for Smooth Budget Session
Odisha Assembly Speaker convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget Session. CM to present budget on Feb 20. Key issues include farmers' distress.
Odisha's Baba Bhusandeswar Temple Illuminated with 1 Lakh Diyas on Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri concluded with a grand 'Lakhya Deepa Prajwalana' at Baba Bhusandeswar Temple in Balasore, Odisha, featuring nearly one lakh lit diyas.
Odisha CM Majhi Announces Lingaraj Temple Redevelopment Progress on Mahashivratri
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi details ₹330 crore redevelopment of Lingaraj Temple, with Phase 1 tender complete and a major economic vision for Bhubaneswar.
Odisha Police's 'Cyber Kabuch' Operation Cracks Down on Mule Accounts
Odisha Police's 'Operation Cyber Kabuch' checks 73 benami accounts, makes arrests, and issues notices to dismantle cyber fraud infrastructure.
Pradhan Reviews Talabira Projects, Flags Off Hirakud Marathon in Sambalpur
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews Talabira mining & power projects in RPDAC meeting and flags off the Hirakud International Half Marathon.
Skills Trump Degrees: Pradhan Cites PM Modi's Vision for Youth & New Economy
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasizes PM Modi's skill-over-degree vision, citing budget focus on youth, manufacturing, and new economy.
Lakhs Gather at Odisha's Shiva Temples for Maha Shivaratri Celebrations
Lakhs of devotees celebrated Maha Shivaratri at Odisha's Shiva temples, witnessing the sacred late-night Mahadeep raising ceremony amid vibrant rituals.
15,000 Runners Race at Hirakud Dam in International Half Marathon
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flags off Hirakud International Half Marathon at Asia's largest earthen dam, featuring 15,000 runners.
Odisha Official Pledges Home for Elderly Woman in Polythene Hut for 12 Years
After a decade in a makeshift shelter, a 70-year-old Odisha woman may get a house under PM Awas Yojana following ADM intervention.
Odisha CM Launches Free Jagannath Pilgrimage Scheme for Elderly Citizens
Odisha CM Majhi launches 'Shree Jagannath Darshan' offering free travel & accommodation for elderly pilgrims to Puri temple, targets 1 lakh beneficiaries.
Veteran Congress Leader Kanhu Charan Lenka Passes Away at 86 in Bhubaneswar
Former Union Minister & senior Congress leader Kanhu Charan Lenka passes away at 86 in Bhubaneswar. CM Mohan Majhi, Naveen Patnaik offer condolences.
Odisha Secures Rs 67,000 Crore for 6.8 GW Green Energy Projects
Odisha's 2026 Renewable Energy Conclave mobilised Rs 67,000 crore for 6.8 GW capacity, featuring solar, wind, and storage projects.
Odisha Champions Women-Led Development, Resolves 1,879 Cases
Odisha Deputy CM Parida emphasizes women-led development. State resolves 1,879 cases, provides free sanitary napkins, and runs deworming campaigns.
Odisha Embraces AI for Smarter, More Humane Urban Governance
Odisha partners for AI innovation in urban governance, focusing on data-driven services, transparency, and citizen-centric city planning.
Odisha's AI Hub to Create 5,000 High-Skilled Jobs, Pivots State Economy
Odisha's new sovereign AI hub, backed by Sarvam AI's Rs 20,000 crore investment, aims to create 5,000 high-skilled jobs and transform the state's economy.
Odisha's Rs 20,000 Cr AI Hub to Transform from Mines to Mind Economy
Odisha signs MoU with Sarvam AI for a 50 MW AI hub with 25,000 GPUs, aiming to become a net exporter of compute and develop Odia-language applications.
Odisha CM Majhi Sets March 2027 Deadline for Piped Water in All Villages
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi directs officials for mission-mode push to provide piped drinking water to every village, with a Rs 54,000 crore investment plan.
Odisha Clears 23 Industrial Projects Worth Rs 4,111 Crore, Creating 9,924 Jobs
Odisha govt approves 23 industrial projects worth Rs 4,111.80 crore, generating 9,924 jobs across 11 districts in diverse sectors like aerospace, textiles & tourism.
Odisha Flags Off 250 New Ambulances to Cut Mortality with Faster Hospital Access
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flags off 250 new 108 ambulances to reduce mortality by improving emergency response times and healthcare access.
Odisha Human Rights Commission Orders Probe Into Satkosia Tiger Reserve Relocation
Odisha Human Rights Commission directs a high-level inquiry into alleged rights violations during village relocation in Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
Odisha CM Resolves 94% Public Grievances, Focuses on Medical Aid
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi holds public hearing, resolves 94% of grievances. Ministers and officials join to address citizen issues, including medical assistance.
Odisha Governor Lauds Ex-Governor's Books on Leadership & Paika Rebellion
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati releases two books by Biswabhusan Harichandan, highlighting value-based leadership and Odisha's history.