ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Suffers Second Consecutive Anomaly, 16 Satellites Feared Lost in Major Setback

In a significant blow to India’s ambitious space program, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C62) mission encountered a critical anomaly during the final moments of its third stage, failing to deploy its complement of 16 satellites into their intended orbits. The setback, which occurred less than 30 minutes after liftoff […]

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Odisha Aims for Global Green Hub Status: Cabinet Nods to Sweeping Hydrogen & RE Policy

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a transformative move to position the state as the renewable energy capital of Eastern India, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the comprehensive “Odisha Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Policy 2026.” The landmark decision, taken earlier today at the Lok Seva Bhawan, outlines an aggressive […]

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Winter’s Fury: Odisha Shivers as Mercury Plummets to Record Lows; Schools Shut in Interior Belts

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Odisha, sending shivers down the spine of the state as temperatures plunged to historic lows in several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Warning’ for severe cold wave conditions in at least 10 districts, prompting the state administration to […]

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Twin City Transit Leap: CM Majhi Fast-Tracks Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro, Sets 2027 Deadline

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a decisive move to accelerate urban mobility infrastructure in the state capital, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review meeting of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The review focused on the ongoing Phase-1 construction connecting Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Trisulia Square […]

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Constitutional Crisis Looms: ED Moves Supreme Court Seeking FIR Against Mamata Banerjee Over ‘Obstruction’ of I-PAC Raids

Kolkata, 12/1 : The confrontation between the West Bengal government and central agencies escalated into a potential constitutional crisis on Monday as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) moved the Supreme Court, seeking the registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The federal agency has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, along with the state’s […]

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Winter’s Bite Returns: IMD Issues Severe Cold Wave Alert for 8 Districts as Mercury Set to Plunge Below 10°C

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : Residents across the interior and northern belts of the state are bracing for a renewed and biting spell of winter chill as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Warning’ for severe cold wave conditions. According to the latest mid-day bulletin from the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, night temperatures are poised […]

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Odisha’s ‘Silicon East’ Ambition: State to Unveil Mega IT & Semiconductor Policy Next Month

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a decisive move to position the state as India’s next technology hub, the Odisha government announced on Monday that it will unveil a comprehensive ‘IT and Semiconductor Policy 2026’ next month. The new framework, described by officials as a “game-changer,” aims to attract global chipmakers and IT giants to the eastern […]

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Fortress Puri: Security Blueprint Ready for Makar Sankranti and Magha Mela

Puri, 12/1 : With the holy city bracing for a massive influx of devotees for the upcoming Makar Sankranti and the famous Magha Saptami Mela, the Odisha Police has finalized a robust security strategy to ensure hassle-free darshan and law and order. A high-level review meeting was held today, chaired by the DIG (Central Range) […]

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Battle for the Grassroots: Political Heat Soars in Odisha as BJD and BJP Lock Horns Ahead of Civic Polls

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : The political mercury in Odisha is rising sharply as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) engage in a fierce war of words, setting the stage for the highly anticipated local body elections slated for later this year. With the control of grassroots institutions at stake, […]

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Odisha CM Fast-Tracks Rural Infra: Reviews Status of Pending ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ Projects

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a significant move to accelerate rural infrastructure development across the state, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today chaired a high-level review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the progress of ongoing projects initiated under the ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ (AONO) scheme. While the current administration has announced the […]

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