Odisha

The Odisha government has issued a new heatwave SOP, empowering district collectors to take emergency measures as temperatures rise sharply. Schools and anganwadi centres have been…
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The Odisha government has replaced the State Planning Board with SITI-Odisha, a new policy think tank modeled on NITI Aayog, to promote evidence-based governance and accelerate the…
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In a major enforcement drive, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority demolished 187 illegal structures in Shampur mouza, reclaiming nearly 8 acres of government land. The operation,…
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Puri is preparing for the grand Chandana Yatra, which will be held on April 20 along with Akshaya Tritiya. The administration has deployed five platoons of police and a strong security…
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Odisha govt is set to introduce the Urban Parking Policy 2026, making parking proof mandatory for new vehicle registration. The move aims to curb illegal parking, reduce congestion, and…
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Odisha has launched the first phase of its census from April 16 to May 15, deploying over 90,000 enumerators to conduct house listing and collect detailed household data across the…
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Western Odisha is likely to face intense heatwave conditions with temperatures reaching up to 45°C, while some coastal and northern districts may experience thunderstorms and rain,…
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Amid rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions, the Chhattisgarh government has announced summer vacation for schools from April 20 to June 15. Meanwhile, Odisha is considering…
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Bhubaneswar is set to host a historic moment as KIIT becomes the first university in India to stage the Femina Miss India 2026 grand finale. With top contestants exploring Odisha’s rich…
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A literary event in Bhubaneswar saw the launch of new books by Sasmita Das and Bijan Behera, with eminent writers and scholars in attendance. The evening featured poetry recitations,…
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