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State Launches Budget Aware

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has emphasized that the State Budget is not merely a list of income and expenditures but a robust roadmap for the holistic development of Odisha and the fulfillment of every citizen's dreams. Speaking at the state-level budget awareness workshop titled Ame Janiba, Ama Budget held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre,...

CS Care For Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Shrimati Anu Garg chaired a high-level review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan conference hall on April 6, 2026, to monitor the progress of various developmental projects in the Kandhamal district. This follow-up session focused on addressing issues identified during her January field visit and accelerating work in key sectors including health, education, infrastructure, and tourism....

Law Commission Presents Report

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Law Commission celebrated its first anniversary today, marking a significant milestone in the state's legal history. Speaking at the event, Minister for Law, Works, and Excise, Shri Prithviraj Harichandan, emphasized that the commission's establishment aligns with the state government's vision to modernize the legal framework and eliminate colonial-era redundancies. Justice Biswanath Rath, Chairperson of the State...

Inventory Resumes From 8 Apr

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Puri: The sacred inventory of the Ratna Bhandar at the Shree Jagannatha Temple is set to resume under divine grace and strict adherence to state-approved guidelines. Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA), has informed that the inventory process for the Mahaprabhu’s jewelry and precious ornaments will enter its next significant phase starting...

Industry Projects Fast Tracked

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Bhubaneswar: In a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha government has formulated a comprehensive roadmap to broaden the state's industrial landscape and fast-track economic prosperity. The session, attended by prominent captains of industry and senior state officials, focused on leveraging Odisha’s rich mineral resources and enhancing employment generation through a synergistic approach between...

Walk Explores Jain Heritage

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Jagatsinghpur: Participating in the 14th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW)on Sunday last around 25 heritage enthusiasts from across the State participated in a heritage trail, covering three historically significant sites on the outskirts of Jagatsinghpur town including Jain, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. The event was dedicated to promote awareness of Jagatsinghpur district's rich historical legacy and archaeological wealth,...

Rain Alert For 20 Districts

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for twenty districts as a fresh western disturbance moves across the region. Residents should prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the next forty-eight hours. Local authorities have advised farmers to secure their harvested crops and urged citizens to avoid taking shelter under trees or...

Mining Unrest; Cops Injured

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Rayagada: A major clash occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Shagabari village under the Kashipur block of Rayagada district. At least 33 police personnel were injured when local residents protesting against the Sijimali bauxite mining project engaged in a violent confrontation with security forces. The incident began when construction work related to the bauxite mines was scheduled to start...

New DGCA Takes Charge

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New Delhi: Shri Vir Vikram Yadav has officially taken charge as the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Appointed as part of a high-level bureaucratic reshuffle on March 31, 2026, Shri Yadav moves from his previous role as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to succeed Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. The new DGCA, a 1996-batch...

Police Raid Cattle Mafia

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Bhubaneswar: In a major coordinated enforcement action, Odisha Police launched widespread raids targeting organized cattle smuggling syndicates across several northern districts including Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur. The operations, which intensified on 7 April were designed to dismantle the financial and logistical backbone of the cattle mafia operating in the region. In Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj, police teams conducted simultaneous searches...