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Odisha Eases Approvals to Fast-Track City Gas Distribution Projects
Odisha govt waives fees, eases road-cutting rules for gas projects to accelerate PNG connections and clean energy adoption in urban areas.
Top Maoist Leader Sukru Surrenders in Odisha With Rs 66 Lakh Bounty
Wanted Maoist leader Sukru and four cadres surrender in Kandhamal, laying down weapons including an AK-47. Police aim to eradicate Naxalism.
India's Historic First: Odisha to Host 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships
World Athletics VP calls it a proud moment as India, for the first time in 115 years, will host a global track & field event in Bhubaneswar in 2028.
Odisha CM Majhi Orders Strict Vigilance for Peaceful Ram Navami Celebrations
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi instructs police for strict vigilance and law & order during Ram Navami 2025 celebrations across the state.
Odisha Bans Midday Work for Labourers During Summer Heatwave
Odisha govt issues summer guidelines banning outdoor labour from 11 AM to 3 PM from April 1 to June 15 to prevent heatstroke casualties.
Odisha Governor Meets Amit Shah, Discusses State Development & Naxal Eradication
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Odisha Governor, discusses dairy cooperatives, state development, and the resolve to eradicate Naxalism by 2026.
Odisha Health Minister Orders Fire Safety Audits in Govt Hospitals After Cuttack Tragedy
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling mandates regular fire safety checks and mock drills in all state hospitals following a fatal fire in Cuttack.
Odisha CM Majhi Links Water Security to State's Prosperity Vision
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi stresses water security for a developed Odisha, launches Rs 2,612 crore projects on World Water Day, linking it to gender equality and rural economy.
Odisha CM Majhi: Women Lead Water Management Under 'Mission Power' Initiative
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi highlights women's role in water conservation under 'Mission Power', aligning with the 'Water and Gender' theme for World Water Day 2026.
Odisha Artists Craft 'Ram Parivar' Art from 121,000 Paddy Grains for Ayodhya
Young artists from Odisha create a sacred Ram Parivar tableau using 121,000 paddy grains for display at Ayodhya's Ram Katha Museum.
Odisha Sets Guinness Record with 1,174 Kg Pakhala Feast, CM Majhi Celebrates
Odisha Tourism achieves a Guinness World Record by serving 1,174 kg of traditional Pakhala, a feat hailed by CM Mohan Charan Majhi.
Odisha Govt Regularises 13,000+ Junior Teachers, Grants Job Security
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi approves regularisation of 13,000+ junior teachers, ending contractual system and granting full benefits from 2026.
India to Host World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028 in Odisha
Odisha, India, selected to host the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships, marking India's first global track and field event. Kazakhstan to host in 2030.
Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Begin Sea Journey at Puri's Blue Flag Beach
Locals and tourists in Puri witnessed the rare sight of baby Olive Ridley turtles emerging from nests and crawling to the ocean for the first time.
Naveen Patnaik Launches 'Biju Naveen' Trust, Vows No Party Funds Used
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik establishes a charitable trust in his father's name, funded personally to benefit the state's people, not the BJD.
Nita Ambani Honored with Doctorate & Humanitarian Award in Odisha
Nita M Ambani receives an Honorary Doctorate from KIIT and the KISS Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic work in education, healthcare, and empowerment.
Odisha Greenlights 23 Industrial Projects Worth Rs 4,510 Crore, Creating 10,000+ Jobs
Odisha govt approves 23 industrial projects worth Rs 4,510 crore, set to generate over 10,000 jobs across 11 districts, boosting regional development.
BJD Issues Show-Cause to 6 MLAs for Cross-Voting in RS Polls
BJD issues notices to 6 MLAs for cross-voting for BJP-backed candidate in Odisha Rajya Sabha polls, citing breach of discipline.
Nita Ambani Honored with KISS Humanitarian Award for Social Impact Work
Nita M. Ambani was awarded the KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 in Bhubaneswar for her social development initiatives through Reliance Foundation.
Rajnath Singh Hails Debendra Pradhan as Odisha BJP's 'Bhishma Pitamah'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honors former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan on his death anniversary, calling him the foundational pillar of BJP in Odisha.
Odisha's Kushunupur Chosen as CSIR Smart Village for Scientific Transformation
Kushunupur in Kendrapara is among six villages chosen as a 'Smart Village' under a CSIR initiative to drive scientific innovation and rural development.
12 Dead in Odisha Hospital Fire, CM Orders Judicial Probe
12 patients killed in SCB Medical College fire. CM Majhi announces compensation, PM Modi offers aid, and a judicial inquiry is ordered.
Odisha Congress Suspends 3 MLAs for Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Polls
Three Odisha Congress MLAs suspended for cross-voting, aiding BJP-backed independent Dilip Ray's Rajya Sabha win. Details on the political fallout.
Odisha Congress Seeks Disqualification of 3 MLAs for Cross-Voting in RS Polls
Congress petitions Odisha Speaker to disqualify 3 MLAs under anti-defection law for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections. Details inside.
Dilip Ray Visits Jagannath Temple After Rajya Sabha Win with Cross-Party Support
Newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Dilip Ray visits Puri's Jagannath Temple, thanking BJP, BJD, and Congress for their support in his independent victory.