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August 8, 2025 3:28 PM

Kalahandi’s Transformation: A Case Study for Tribal-Led Progress

Once symbolic of deprivation, Kalahandi has undergone a remarkable transformation: evolving from one of Odisha’s most underdeveloped districts into a thriving hub of inclusive rural development Back in 2001, Kalahandi’s contribution to Odisha’s Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) was less than 1%, and the average per capita income barely touched ₹19,000. For decades, the district languished under the weight of subsistence agriculture, poor infrastructure, and chronic underinvestment i...

July 29, 2025 1:53 PM

DRDO successfully conducts range validation tests of ‘Pralay’ missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the range capabilities of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile system 'Pralay' over two consecutive days from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trials were conducted as part of the User Evaluation Trials in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, both minimum and maximum range capabilities of the missile were validated during the flight ...

July 18, 2025 9:15 AM

India successfully tests Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles in Odisha

India on Thursday successfully test-fired two key strategic ballistic missiles - the short-range Prithvi-II and Agni-I - from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha, the Ministry of Defence announced. According to the Ministry, the launches were conducted by the Strategic Forces Command as part of routine training and validation exercises. Both missiles met all mission objectives and technical parameters, reaffirming their accuracy and operational readiness. “These tests valida...

June 20, 2025 10:35 AM

Prime Minister to inaugurate railway, power, and housing projects in Siwan, Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh today. The tour will kick off in the Siwan district of Bihar, where around noon on Friday, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a series of development projects. He is also scheduled to address a public gathering. Among the key projects is the inauguration of the Vaishali–Deoria railway line, constructed at a cost of ₹400 crore. PM Modi will also flag off a new train ...

June 20, 2025 9:55 AM

PM Modi to visit Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh for key development initiatives and Yoga Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh starting Friday. During his visit to Bihar and Odisha on Friday, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a series of major development projects aimed at boosting infrastructure and regional growth. On Saturday, he will travel to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where he will lead the International Yoga Day - Mass Yoga Demonstration. Sharing details of his upcoming engagements, PM Modi said on X: "Over th...

June 9, 2025 9:32 AM

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik congratulates PM Modi for completing 11 years in office

Renowned sand artist and Padma awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, on Sunday, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 11 years of leadership, through a sand sculpture with the message "11 Years of Modi Era: A Jan Sevak's journey to Build Viksit Bharat" at Puri beach in Odisha. Pattnaik created the six-feet-high sand sculpture using about five tons of sand to congratulate PM Modi. Students from his sand art institution helped him in making the sculpture. He posted on X, "Congratulations to ou...

March 17, 2025 4:01 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan. Remembering Dr. Pradhan’s service and dedication, the Prime Minister highlighted his noteworthy contributions to poverty alleviation and social empowerment during his tenure as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister. In a heartfelt message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi described Dr. Pradhan as a “hardworking and humble leader” who played a key role in strength...

February 7, 2025 3:17 PM

“Odisha govt. launches multiple initiatives to empower girl ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’

The Odisha government has implemented a series of initiatives under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, which aims to address the alarming gender imbalance and declining child sex ratio in India. Key programs such as “Nirbhaya Kadhi” (Fearless Bud), “Mo Gelha Jiya” (My Dear Daughter) in Ganjam, "Kalpana Avijan" in Dhenkanal, "Swarna Kalika" in Keonjhar, and “Veerangana Yojana” in Deogarh district are designed to empower adolescent girls. These initiatives focus on preventing child ...

January 27, 2025 10:41 PM

PM Modi to visit Odisha and Uttarakhand on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha and Uttarakhand on Tuesday. During his visit, he will inaugurate two major events in Bhubaneswar and Dehradun. At 11 AM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event is a global investment summit hosted by the Odisha Government to establish the state as a prominent destination for investments and industrial development under the Purvodaya vision. PM wil...

January 10, 2025 9:11 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards during the valedictory session of the PBD Convention in Odisha on Friday. The President will present her closing remarks at the convention which began on January 8. She arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday and was welcomed by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other BJP party leaders at Bhubaneswar Airport. A highlight of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention is the presentation of ...