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January 13, 2026, 06:08 PM - 2 min read
More significantly, the government is clearing the backlog for over 2.55 lakh women who missed out on the first and second rounds.
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January 12, 2026, 06:35 PM - 3 min read
The visit comes as a high-level investigation gathers steam. Teams from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the DGCA, arriving from Delhi, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar, have been conducting a meticulous ground-level assessment.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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