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No Meeting On Monday

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has introduced a new administrative rule prohibiting all official and departmental meetings on Mondays. This directive issued by Chief Secretary Anu Garg is designed to ensure that government officers remain available for public grievance hearings which take place every Monday throughout the state. This mandate applies to every level of the administration from state departments to...

BJD Under Siege

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Bhubaneswar: The political crisis within the Biju Janata Dal has intensified significantly today, January 24, 2026, as the "siege" of the party's power centers shifted from the headquarters to the residence of the party supremo. The most critical development today involves the relocation of the protest. After spending the last 48 hours at Shankha Bhavan, hundreds of supporters of suspended...

Fog Blanket Blocks Highways

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Bhubaneswar: Heavy fog blankets several districts in Odisha this morning, leading to a series of fatal traffic incidents as visibility dropped to near zero. While seasonal fog is common during January in the coastal and interior belts, the current atmospheric conditions have created a lethal environment for commuters, particularly on major highways and rural corridors. Early reports from local authorities...

Pankaj Mohanty: Empowering Sports Excellence

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Bhubaneswar: In a powerful display of support for inclusive sports, the President of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) and CMD of MGM Group, Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, attended the semi-final match of the National T20 Cricket Tournament for Blind Women 2026. The high-octane encounter between hosts Odisha and Karnataka took place on 21st January at the Hi-Tech Medical College...

Ulaka Champions Road Safety

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Rayagada: In a concerted effort to prioritize the well-being of the public, Shri Saptagiri Ulaka, the Member of Parliament for Koraput Lok Sabha, chaired a high-level road safety meeting at the Rayagada District Headquarters. The session brought together key administrative and legislative figures, including the local MLA, the District Collector, the Superintendent of Police, and various district officers, to...

Sacred Wood & Divine Will

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Puri: The spiritual heart of Odisha resonated with divine fervor today as the sacred countdown for Rath Jatra 2026 officially commenced on the auspicious tithi of Shree Panchami. In a timeless tradition that bridges the mortal and the divine, the inaugural ceremony for the construction of the three majestic chariots was performed following the invocation of Goddess Saraswati. The...

State Honors Netaji, Surendra Sai

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government hosted a poignant tribute to the legendary freedom fighters Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai on the occasion of their state-level birth anniversaries. Organized under the aegis of the Information and Public Relations Department at Jayadeva Bhawan, the event served as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit and sacrifices that paved the way...

Rajib Sahoo Retains ICC Chairmanship

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Bhubaneswar: Shri Rajib Sekhar Sahoo has once again assumed the role of Chairman for the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha State Council. This reappointment took place during the Annual General Meeting held on 21st January 2026 at Hotel Lemon Tree in Bhubaneswar. The event was particularly significant as the ICC, established in 1925, has officially entered its centenary...

Odisha Benefits On NW Front

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Kochi: The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0), chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, concluded today in Kochi with a major focus on transforming Odisha into a hub for river-led economic growth and sustainable logistics. During the session, the Ministry unveiled a comprehensive roadmap involving projects worth more than тВ╣1,500...

Mukteswar Dance Festival Opens

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Bhubaneswar: The historic Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar became the epicenter of spiritual and artistic grandeur as the three days long Annual Mukteswar Dance Festival commenced under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. Minister Culture, Shri Surjyabanshi Suraj graced the occasion. Organised with meticulous precision by the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, the festival serves as...