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October 9, 2026 11:58 AM

Odisha pays rich tribute to social reformer ”Utkalmani” Gopabandhu Das

Odisha on Friday paid rich tributes to 'Utkalmani' Gopabandhu Das, a prominent social reformer and poet, on his 149th birth anniversary, with leaders across the political spectrum participating in commemorative programmes held across the state. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati paid tributes to Das and said that his contributions to the freedom struggle, selfless service, and noble endeavours to enrich the Odia language and literature will "forever keep him in our cherished memory". Assemb...

October 1, 2026 10:15 PM

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said; “Governor of Odisha, @DrHariBabuK met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @GovernorOdisha” https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2105652844888195506?s=20 -PIB input...

September 29, 2026 10:17 AM

Odisha: Over 1 lakh flood-affected people evacuated; coastal districts on alert as Mahanadi in spate

The Odisha government has shifted around 1.4 lakh people to safety over the past four days as a fresh wave of flood affected several districts, officials. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that the government has evacuated 1.4 lakh people from low-lying areas across 7,834 villages under 1,360 gram panchayats. In addition, 219 wards in 38 urban local bodies have also been affected. Officials said the Mahanadi river that crisscrossed densely populated coastal districts ...

September 24, 2026 3:18 PM

Over 37 lakh people affected in Odisha floods: Minister

More than 37.43 lakh people in 26 districts of Odisha have so far been affected by the floods this year, while seven people died in the deluge, state minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday. Replying to a question from BJP legislator Tankadhar Tripathy, the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister said a total of 37,43,943 people have been impacted due to heavy rainfall and floods this year. Death of seven people and 93 livestock were reported in the affected districts, Pujari...

September 18, 2026 9:59 PM

Odisha to develop 870-acre Silicon Valley for semiconductor, IT projects near Cuttack: Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced the development of an 870-acre Silicon Valley at Naraj near Cuttack as part of a major push to attract semiconductor and electronics investments to the state. Majhi made the announcement while attending SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, saying the proposed hub would host major semiconductor, electronics and IT projects, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office. Officials said Naraj offers a strategic location w...

September 9, 2026 4:16 PM

Cabinet clears three railway projects covering 14 districts, 4,790 villages

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 10,783 crore. The projects will cover 14 districts across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and add around 656 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, Katni-Pendra Road fourth line and Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pe...

September 8, 2026 12:28 PM

Explainer: India’s Jute Sector, From Farmers’ Livelihoods to Sustainable Industry

Jute, often described as India’s “Golden Fibre” because of its distinctive golden colour and silky lustre, continues to play an important role in the country’s agricultural economy, manufacturing sector and push towards sustainable materials. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and also accounts for about 75 per cent of estimated global jute goods production. The sector supports nearly 40 lakh farm families involved in jute cultivation and provides direct employment to a...

September 8, 2026 10:38 AM

Odisha CM Majhi to take state’s investment outreach to Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will embark on a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday as part of the state's investment outreach programme. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Majhi will visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where he is scheduled to hold high-level government engagements, investor meetings, business interactions and outreach programmes with the Odia diaspora. The visit will begin in Abu Dhabi, where the Chief Minister will engage with...

August 30, 2026 1:21 PM

‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi highlights how hobbies, forest conservation, new crops are creating livelihoods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted several inspiring examples of individuals and communities who have turned their interests, local resources and innovative farming practices into new opportunities for livelihood and economic growth. Speaking during the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “Sometimes a small hobby opens the door to great possibilities in life. The journey of Vesalu Puro from the Phek district of Nagaland is a case in ...

August 24, 2026 1:11 PM

Talabira II & III coal mine records highest-ever production of 19.14 MT in FY 2025-26

Talabira II & III Open Cast Coal Mine in Odisha, allocated to NLC India Ltd. under the Nominated Authority (NA) framework, recorded its highest-ever annual coal production of 19.14 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2025-26, marking an 11.28 per cent year-on-year increase. The mine, located across Odisha’s Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts, was allocated to NLC India on May 2, 2016, under Schedule III of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. The mine also registered its ...