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Basantika Navaratra Begins at Maa Samaleswari Temple Amid Devotion and Festive Fervour

Thousands of devotees throng Bargarh shrine as rituals mark the spiritual onset of spring festival Bargarh: The spiritually significant festival of Basantika Navaratra commenced with great devotion at the revered Maa Samaleswari Temple on Thursday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Amavasya. From early morning, a large number of devotees gathered at the temple […]

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Statewide Census in Odisha from April 16; Citizens Can Self-Report Data Online

Bhubaneswar, March 19: Odisha is set to launch the first phase of its census exercise from April 16, marking a significant step in updating the state’s demographic data. The process will continue until May 15, covering households across the state through a structured and coordinated effort. During this phase, trained enumerators and supervisors will visit

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India Post Serves 47 Crore Savings Accounts, Expands Citizen Services: Govt

New Delhi, March 19: The Department of Posts is serving over 47 crore Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account holders through its network of more than 1.64 lakh post offices, the government informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said India Post continues to play

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Govt Reviving Stalled Irrigation Projects, Expanding Digital Agriculture Push: Shivraj Singh in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, March 19: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the government has expedited long-pending irrigation and river-linking projects while undertaking structural reforms in agriculture aimed at improving farmer incomes and rural productivity. Replying to a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Chouhan said several

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UP Road Infrastructure Boost: 4 Lane Highway Approved

New Delhi, March 18: The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 6,969 crore project to upgrade the Barabanki–Bahraich highway in Uttar Pradesh into a four-lane corridor. The project aims to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and support regional economic growth. The upgraded highway will benefit commuters, transporters, and local businesses by easing congestion and enhancing

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Case Western Researchers Develop Sustainable Food Packaging to Cut Waste and Plastic Use

Cleveland, Mar 18: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that up to 40% of the nation’s food supply goes to waste every year—mainly because it spoils during transportation, storage and distribution—even after reaching retail stores and consumers’ homes. But spoiled food is not the only concern. Contaminated or degraded food can pose serious public

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Centre Clears Mega Rs 33,660 Crore Industrial Park Scheme to Boost Manufacturing and Jobs

New Delhi, March 18: In a major push to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the BHAVYA scheme with a total outlay of Rs 33,660 crore to develop 100 industrial parks across the country. The initiative is expected to generate large-scale employment opportunities while enhancing industrial infrastructure. The scheme aims to create

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Odisha Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams Shine at Nationals

Bhubaneswar, March 17: Day three of the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championship 2025–26 at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, witnessed a spectacular performance by the Odisha contingent, as both the men’s and women’s teams topped their respective pools to secure quarterfinal berths. Odisha Men’s Team Remains Unbeaten The Odisha

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Odisha Farmers Benefit from Direct Cash Transfers Under PM-KISAN 22nd Instalment

In a major boost to Odisha’s agricultural sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, 2026. The disbursement directly benefited over 34 lakh farmer families in Odisha, providing a total financial assistance of approximately ₹684 crore. Pic Credit: Pexel The PM-KISAN scheme

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