Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura Celebrate 54 Years of Statehood

Bhubaneswar: Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on Sunday marked 54 years of statehood, commemorating their transition from Union Territories to full-fledged states in 1972 under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act. The day was observed with official messages, cultural programmes and reflections on the region’s journey and challenges. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh called for unity…

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Odisha 10th Board 2025 will Begin from 21 February

Bhubaneswar: Class 10th Board examination 2025 will begin from 21 February – 6 March, as notified by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE). Both regular and ex- regular exams will be starting on the same date, with same question paper and sitting as well. The first Language exam will be conducted on February 21 (Friday),…

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Odisha’s Anganwadi Uniform Hike Signals a Shift from Token Welfare to Quality-Centric Child Development

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s decision to increase expenditure on uniforms, shoes, and sweaters for Anganwadi children under the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana reflects a subtle but important shift in early childhood welfare policy—from minimum compliance to quality assurance. At a fiscal level, the hike addresses a long-standing gap between sanctioned costs and market…

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ICSI commemorates 25 years of ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance

The Indian Hotels Company Limited bags the 25th ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance (Listed Segment- Large Category)  Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, receives the 25th ICSI Lifetime Achievement Award Bhubaneswar: Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Government of India, graced the 25th edition of the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in…

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Lightning claims 30 lives in last two days

BHUBANESWAR: Lightning caused mayhem in Odisha claiming 30 lives and leaving many injured. Twelve persons died in lightning on Monday afternoon while 18 persons reportedly died due to lightning incidents across the state on Sunday evening. The Meteorology  Department on Sunday issued warning of thunderstorm with lightning in Jajpur, Dhenkanal and Kendrapada districts between 12…

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IITTM Bhubaneswar to Prepare Odisha’s Eco-Tourism Vision Document 2036

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening sustainable tourism, the Odisha government has partnered with the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Bhubaneswar, to prepare a comprehensive long-term roadmap titled ‘Odisha Eco-Tourism Vision Document 2036’. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Forest, Environment and Climate Change…

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Budget Session Begins with President’s Address Outlining Roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of Parliament began on Monday with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to members of both Houses, setting the tone for the government’s policy priorities and legislative agenda for the months ahead. In keeping with parliamentary tradition, the President’s address laid out the broad policy direction and collective resolve guiding India’s…

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