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CM Mohan Majhi Launches Projects Worth ₹2,612 Crore on World Water Day; Calls for a “Water Secure” Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: Celebrating the spirit of conservation on World Water Day 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched a massive suite of developmental projects worth ₹2,612 crore. During the state-level function held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 17 projects valued at ₹2,292 crore and inaugurated 124 completed […]

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The “User Fee” Controversy : Why BMC’s Push for Garbage Collection Charges Faces Legal and Public Backlash

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Bhubaneswar: For the past few days, residents of Bhubaneswar have been under increasing pressure from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to pay a “User Fee” for waste management. While many citizens have already paid the amount as directed by BMC officials, a growing wave of concern regarding the legal validity of this fee has sparked a […]

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No Liquor Shops Within 1 km of Puri Jagannath Temple; Online Delivery Ban Recommended

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to preserve the sanctity of religious sites and protect the youth from substance abuse, the Standing Committee on Excise has issued a series of stringent recommendations to the Odisha Excise Department. Most notably, the committee has recommended a complete ban on liquor shops within a 1-kilometer radius of the Puri Jagannath […]

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BJD Cracks the Whip: 6 MLAs Suspended for Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Elections

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Bhubaneswar: In a major disciplinary move, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six of its MLAs for defying the party whip and engaging in cross-voting during the recently concluded Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha. The decision was finalized following a high-level meeting of the BJD’s Political Affairs Committee held on Wednesday evening. The announcement was […]

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Odisha’s Iconic ‘Pakhala’ Enters Guinness World Records; CM Mohan Charan Majhi Celebrates State’s Culinary Heritage

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Bhubaneswar: Pakhala, the quintessential fermented rice dish of Odisha, has officially entered the Guinness World Records. To celebrate the popularity of this traditional summer staple, the State Tourism Department organized a mega state-level ‘Pakhala Parba’ (Pakhala Festival) at Panthanivas, Bhubaneswar. The highlight of the event was the preparation of a massive 1,174 kilograms of Pakhala, made using […]

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BJD Civil War Intensifies: Defiant Cross-voting MLAs Threaten Chief Whip with Criminal Cases

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Bhubaneswar: The internal crisis within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has taken an unprecedented and aggressive turn. The six party MLAs, who were served show-cause notices for cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, have not only refused to back down but have launched a high-stakes legal counter-offensive against the party leadership. Led by Banki MLA […]

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Odisha Police Achieves Historic Success in Anti-Narcotics Drive, Seizes Drugs Worth Over ₹3,000 Crore

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has achieved unprecedented success in its anti-narcotics campaign, destroying illegal ganja cultivation worth ₹1,444 crore, seizing ganja worth ₹1,346 crore, confiscating 1,862 litres of hashish oil valued at ₹200 crore, recovering brown sugar worth ₹41.7 crore, and impounding cough syrup worth ₹10.17 crore between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. During this […]

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Cuttack River Front Development Project: CM Mohan Charan Majhi Reviews ₹210 Crore Initiative

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of the Cuttack River Front Development Project at Lok Seva Bhawan, outlining an ambitious vision to transform the Mahanadi riverbank into a nationally acclaimed tourist destination.   The project, estimated at ₹210 crore, aims to develop 426 acres along the Mahanadi riverbank in Cuttack. In […]

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Pakhala: The Heartbeat of Odisha’s Culinary Identity

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Bhubaneswar: In the vast landscape of Indian gastronomy, few dishes are as deeply intertwined with the socio-cultural fabric of a state as Pakhala is with Odisha. From the humble kitchens of rural villages to the high-end menus of five-star hotels and the sacred altars of the Jagannath Temple, Pakhala remains the ultimate comfort food for every Odia. More […]

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