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High Drama in Bhubaneswar: Actor Piyush Tripathy Skips Court Appearance, Stage Ban Continues

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : The anticipated legal showdown involving renowned Odia Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy, popularly known to his fans as ‘Piyu’, took a dramatic turn today at the Bhubaneswar Civil Judge (Junior Division) Court. While the capital city buzzed with expectation regarding the actor’s scheduled personal appearance, Tripathy chose to skip the proceedings, opting instead […]

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Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena Reviews Rourkela Emergency Landing Site, Assures Strict Probe

Rourkela, 12/1 : Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena visited the site of the recent emergency aircraft landing near Rourkela on Monday to personally monitor the ongoing investigation and assess the condition of the survivors. The Minister’s visit comes just days after the IndiaOne Air flight (VT-KSS) executed a forced landing in an […]

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Odisha’s ‘Central Vista’ Moment: CM Majhi Lays Foundation for ₹3,623 Crore Integrated Assembly & Secretariat Complex

Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a landmark move to overhaul the state’s governance infrastructure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday laid the foundation stone for a new Legislative Assembly building and a state-of-the-art Lok Seva Bhavan (Secretariat). The ambitious integrated project, estimated to cost ₹3,623 crore, is poised to replace the existing 70-year-old structures […]

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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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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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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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