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Odisha okays 7 projects worth ₹55,783 cr, 14,500 jobs expected

Odisha okays 7 projects worth ₹55,783 cr, 14,500 jobs expected

January 9, 2026, 05:28 PM - 2 min read

Chief Minister Majhi emphasised that these approvals are not just about the money; they are about balanced regional development and ensuring that the industrial surge reaches various parts of the state.

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Odisha Police arrest key accused in ₹40-crore investment fraud

Odisha Police arrest key accused in ₹40-crore investment fraud

January 2, 2026, 05:54 PM - 2 min read

The suspect, Amit Mandal, allegedly targeted around 500 people in Odisha and another 100 in West Bengal, collecting a staggering ₹120 crore over a four-year period.

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Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the decision, emphasised that this isn't just a road project— it’s a lifeline for the tribal and backward districts of Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput.

Cabinet okays ₹1,526 cr upgrade of NH-326 in Odisha

December 31, 2025, 04:50 PM - 3 min read

The importance of the road, designated NH-326, cannot be highlighted enough. This is a lifeline connecting the southern part of Odisha to Andhra Pradesh and is used to connect the interiors to Gopalpur port and Jeypore Airport, among other economic centers.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi - file image.

Odisha govt raises aid under Kalakar Sahayata scheme

December 29, 2025, 02:53 PM - 2 min read

Under the new pay structure, artists between the ages of 40 and 80 will see a jump in their monthly allowance from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. For senior artists above the age of 80, the assistance has been increased to ₹3,500 from the previous ₹2,500.

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Bajrang Dal, VHP protest outside Puri Jagannath Temple

Bajrang Dal, VHP protest outside Puri Jagannath Temple

December 26, 2025, 06:32 PM - 2 min read

The protesters asked for justice in connection with the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal, who recently fell victim to the unrest taking place in the neighbouring country.

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Odisha to spend ₹160 cr on Koraput tourism

Odisha to spend ₹160 cr on Koraput tourism

December 22, 2025, 04:47 PM - 2 min read

Beyond its scenic landscapes, Majhi highlighted the unique identity of Koraput, calling out local staples like 'kala jeera' rice, black turmeric, millets, and its increasingly popular coffee as drivers of the local economy.

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Olive Ridley turtles.

Olive Ridley mating season begins in Odisha

December 16, 2025, 05:01 PM - 3 min read

The DFO expressed hope for a large turnout this year, with mass nesting anticipated in the third week of February. Last year, the area witnessed a record mass nesting event, where over 9.04 lakh turtles laid eggs along a seven-km beach stretch from Bateswar to Gokharakuda across two phases.

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Odisha grapples with nearly ₹7,000 cr unpaid electricity bills

Odisha grapples with nearly ₹7,000 cr unpaid electricity bills

December 3, 2025, 05:59 PM - 2 min read

The Minister detailed various steps being taken by the discoms to collect the substantial arrears. Monthly domestic electricity bills are being collected through door-to-door visits, while pending dues are being collected through special camps.

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Odisha's Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik - file image.

Odisha's supplementary budget lacks vision, claims Patnaik

November 29, 2025, 05:23 PM - 2 min read

He said that while administrative expenses are being curtailed, Odisha's debt burden is simultaneously increasing.

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Kendrapara District Collector, Raghuram R Iyer.

Odisha Collector stops pay of officials who defied orders

November 28, 2025, 06:35 PM - 2 min read

Viewed against this backdrop of long, continuing non-compliance, the Collector instructed that the salary of employees of defaulting departments should be withheld until they commence and complete the assigned work.

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Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Debashish Samantaray - file image.

Samantaray quits BJD party post, calls role ‘demeaning’

November 25, 2025, 04:51 PM - 2 min read

In his resignation letter addressed to Patnaik, the MP wrote that he “failed to understand” the meaning of being appointed “in the rank of Vice President,” describing it as a bureaucratic and humiliating title that failed to reflect the contributions of party veterans.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi - file image.

Odisha village to get electricity after 25-year wait

November 19, 2025, 03:49 PM - 2 min read

Taking serious note of the issue during the crucial meeting with District Collectors, the Chief Minister expressed deep concern and raised the matter pointedly. CM Majhi stated it was unacceptable that a village should remain without electricity for so many decades.

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