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Digital Bharat Nidhi aims to spread broadband connectivity to all GPs, villages
Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar today informed about a set of projects under Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) aimed to provide broadband connectivity to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) and villages in the country.
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August 21, 2025
Orissa Today
PM Modi wishes Naveen Patnaik speedy recovery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD President Naveen Patnaik, who has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here since Sunday evening, and wished him a speedy recovery.
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August 21, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha agriculture officials asked to visit cropland to gauge challenges of agrarian activity from grassroots
In a people-centric initiative, the State Government has directed the officials of agriculture department to visit the croplands to gauge the challenges of agrarian activity at the grassroots for ensuring the effective implementation of various agricultural schemes and programs.
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August 21, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha govt approves 19 investment proposals worth Rs.4,515 crore to create 8,200 jobs
The Odisha Government today approved 19 new investment proposals worth Rs 4,515 crore to be set up across eight districts, generating nearly 8,200 employment opportunities.
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August 21, 2025
Orissa Today
Guhaldihi to Shine as Odisha’s New Craft Village, Showcasing Sabai Grass Heritage
In a move to preserve indigenous craftsmanship and boost rural tourism, the Odisha government has announced the development of Guhaldihi village in Mayurbhanj district as an integrated art and craft hub.
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August 20, 2025
Orissa Today
Cabinet clears Rs 8,307 cr Bhubaneswar Ring Road project under HAM
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, spanning 110.875 km. Addressing a press conference here, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the project will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) with a total capital investment of Rs 8,307.74 crore.
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August 20, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha Police’s Operation Garuda Nets 3,643 NBWs, Massive Seizures Across State
In a sweeping 16-day crackdown dubbed Operation Garuda, Odisha Police have executed 3,643 non-bailable warrants (NBWs) and dismantled multiple illegal networks across the state.
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August 20, 2025
Orissa Today
Rahul congratulates Justice Reddy as VP candidate of INDIA Bloc
Echoing the words of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today called Vice President polls as \"ideological battle\" and congratulated Justice B Sudershan Reddy on being nominated as joint INDIA Bloc candidate.
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August 20, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha woman Surekha Mallick’s struggle Recognised nationally under PMAY (Urban)
From selling bangles on the streets of Binika in Odisha’s Balangir district to walking into the grandeur of Rashtrapati Bhawan, the journey of Surekha Mallick is one of extraordinary resilience and hope.
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August 20, 2025
Orissa Today
PM meets Chinese FM, stresses importance Of peace and tranquility along border
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here this evening and handed over a message and invitation from President Xi Jinping for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin, an official spokesman said.
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August 20, 2025
Orissa Today
En masse death of herd of 73 buffaloes triggers panic in Odisha village
Bloated carcasses of as many as 73 buffaloes were found floating in the Brahmani river near Eakamania village under Aul block in Odisha’s Kendrapara district even as scientists
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August 19, 2025
Orissa Today
Bihar’s SIR: Oppn accuses EC of dodging questions, intimidating political parties
The Opposition INDIA bloc today slammed the Election Commission (EC) over the issue of ongoing revision of the voters' list in Bihar, accusing the constitutional body of evading critical questions and attempting to intimidate political parties through its recent press briefing.
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August 19, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha CM directs rationalisation of Medical Officer appointments across state
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today directed officials to rationalise the appointment of medical officers across Odisha to ensure adequate deployment of doctors, particularly in tribal and underserved regions.
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August 19, 2025
Orissa Today
IGNOU launches Odia course materials for DECE programme
The Odia course materials and textbooks for the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE), offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), were formally released today.
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August 19, 2025
Orissa Today
Chinese Foreign Minister in Delhi, meets EAM, to meet PM, NSA, India-China ties likely to ramp up
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today stressed the need for India and China to move ahead in bilateral relations with a candid and constructive approach from both sides and said relations between the ‘world’s two largest nations” should be guided by “three mutuals—mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.”
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August 19, 2025
Orissa Today
Low pressure over BoB likely to intensify into depression
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha
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August 19, 2025
Orissa Today
EC did not offer any clarification on opposition apprehension on SIR: Congress
Congress today said that the Election Commission did not try to offer any clarification on the apprehension of opposition parties on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, and it just tried to divert the people's attention from real issues.
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August 18, 2025
Orissa Today
CP Radhakrishnan will be NDA's candidate for the post of Vice President: Nadda
BJP President J P Nadda announced today that c P Radhakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra, will be the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
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August 18, 2025
Orissa Today
CEC rejects ‘vote chori’ claim, asks Rahul Gandhi to prove or apologise
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar today firmly rejected Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote chori’ allegation and asked him to either sign an affidavit or apologise to the nation.
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August 18, 2025
Orissa Today
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 11,000-cr highway projects
Slams Kejriwal Govt over development delays
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August 18, 2025
Orissa Today
Fresh low pressure over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rains in Odisha for five days: IMD
A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Northwest and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal, triggering heavy rainfall across Odisha for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest bulletin.
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August 17, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha CM unveils vision for livelihood, infrastructure, social development, empowerment & Odia pride
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a comprehensive development agenda focusing on livelihood, infrastructure, social development, empowerment, and “Odia Asmita” for women, farmers, the poor, and the youth.
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August 17, 2025
Orissa Today
In line with PM's I-Day speech, Delhi Police chief sets goals on atmanirbharta, tech & healthy competition
Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh has set goals for the force emphasizing on three important aspects including Atmanirbharta, Use of Technology and Healthy Competition, highlighting these points from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech delivered at the Red Fort on 79th Independence Day.
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August 17, 2025
Orissa Today
Governor Hosts ‘At Home’ Reception on 79th Independence Day at Raj Bhavan
Marking the 79th Independence Day, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ reception at the New Abhishek Hall of Raj Bhavan on Friday.
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August 17, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha CM launches Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda flight services
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched flight services from Bhubaneswar to Jharsuguda at Biju Patnaik International Airport.
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August 17, 2025
Orissa Today
Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana gains rapid popularity in Odisha: Official
The Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY), which provides cashless treatment up to Rs.5 lakh per family for all senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of their economic status, is rapidly gaining popularity in Odisha.
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August 17, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha to set up Model Mandis to provide seamless platforms to farmers & traders
The Odisha cabinet today approved a proposal to implement a new State Plan Scheme for setting up \"Model Mandi\" in the state.
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August 14, 2025
Orissa Today
Puri police nabs mentally unsound person for issuing threat to Jagannath temple
Puri police had a tough time dealing with an alleged terrorist threat to destroy the Sri Jagannath temple.
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August 14, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha CM Launches MLA LAD Web Portal To Boost Transparency and Efficiency
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the MLA LAD (Local Area Development) web portal and unveiled simplified guidelines for both the MLA-LAD and CM-SA schemes.
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August 14, 2025
Orissa Today
PM Modi and President Putin share positive chemistry, says Indian official
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a ‘positive chemistry’ with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Indian Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar in an interview with RT.
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