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Global Gateway: Bhubaneswar Gets Its First Visa Application Center

This Utkal Diwas, Odisha received a major gift as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the state’s first Visa Application Center at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) in Baramunda. For years, Odia travelers had to visit Kolkata, Delhi, or Hyderabad for visa formalities.
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Paradip Port Hits Historic Milestone with Record Cargo Handling

Paradip Port has scripted history by entering the prestigious 155+ Million Metric Ton (MMT) club, marking a significant milestone for major ports in Eastern India. In the financial year 2025-26, the port achieved an all-time record throughput of 156.45 MMT, setting a new benchmark for the Para
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Global Recognition: SOA Breaks Into QS World University Rankings for Medicine

Bhubaneswar’s Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) has reached a new global milestone, securing a spot in the 701-850 band of the QS World University Rankings 2026 for Life Sciences and Medicine. This achievement underscores the university's growing influence in international academic and
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A Taste of Odisha: Five-Day ‘Pakhala Utsav’ Kicks Off at SOA

To celebrate Utkal Divas and honour Odisha’s culinary soul, the Institute of Hotel Management (SHM) at SOA University has launched its annual five-day Pakhal festival, running from April 1 to 5. Inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Professor Pradeep Kumar Nanda, the event highlights Pakhala (fe
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Service & Security: Odisha Police Marks 91 Years of Valour

At the 91st Foundation Day parade in Cuttack, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania reaffirmed the Odisha Police motto, “Service and Security,” as the force’s core identity. Established alongside the province on April 1, 1936, the department celebrated nearly a century of "struggle, ded
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1936–2026: The Glorious Dawn of a Linguistic Odisha

April 1, 1936, remains etched in golden letters as the day Odisha became India’s first province formed on a linguistic basis. Today, celebrating its 90th Utkal Divas, the state honors the legendary "Baraputras" whose relentless struggle restored the identity of the Odia people.
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A Century of Excellence: CM Majhi’s Vision for a Prosperous Odisha

On the 90th Utkal Diwas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, alongside Deputy CMs Parvathi Parida and K.B. Singh Deo, and leaders like Naveen Patnaik and Dharmendra Pradhan, extended heartfelt greetings to the Odia community. Paying tribute to the state’s pioneers, CM Majhi highlight
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Action Star’s Secret: Tiger Shroff’s Surprising Battle with Aerophobia

On screen, Tiger Shroff is an invincible force, famous for defying gravity with death-defying stunts in hits like Baaghi, War, and Singham Again. However, in a candid revelation, the action star confessed that his real-life Achilles' heel is flying. Despite Jackie Shroff’s son being
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Urban Quench: 6.77 Lakh Odisha Households Now Tapped In

Odisha is making significant strides in urban infrastructure, with 6.77 lakh households now receiving piped drinking water. During Tuesday’s Assembly session, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra detailed the state's dual-agency approach to achieving universal w
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Deep-Sea Hunter: India to Test Indigenous 'Takkhrit' Torpedo

India is set to revolutionize its naval combat power with the upcoming sea trials of Takkhrit, a state-of-the-art indigenous Electric Heavyweight Torpedo (EHWT). Developed by DRDO’s NSTL, this next-generation successor to the 'Varunastra' is designed to neutralize enemy submarines and ships
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From Green to Skies: Odisha IAS Veer Vikram Yadav Named DGCA Chief

Odisha cadre’s veteran 1996-batch IAS officer, Veer Vikram Yadav, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Currently serving on central deputation, Yadav has been a key figure in national administration as the Additional Secretary for Forest
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Storm Over MLA Residence Raid: Police Accused of Forced Entry

Political tensions have surged after Narla MLA Manorma Mohanty filed a formal complaint against the Kesinga SDPO and two officers for allegedly barging into her official Bhubaneswar residence. The MLA claims police forcibly broke doors and windows while she was away, leaving her daught
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Metro at a Standstill: Low Ridership Halts Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Project

The ambitious Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro project has hit a major roadblock. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra informed the House that the ₹6,255 crore project—initially planned to connect Bhubaneswar Airport to Trishulia—is now suspended and under
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Rayagada Declared Maoist-Free: Security Forces Achieve Major Milestone

In a significant breakthrough for Odisha’s internal security, Rayagada SP Swathi S. Kumar announced that the district is now free of active Maoist movement. Following the high-profile surrender of the Nikhil-Indur couple, intensified combing operations across the Kandhamal and Ka
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High Court Arson: Woman Arrested for Targeted Fire Attack

A shocking fire incident outside the Cuttack High Court today has been revealed as a deliberate act of vengeance. Minati Sahu, a resident of Jagatsinghpur, was arrested after confessing to orchestrating the arson to protest alleged police negligence regarding her personal legal grievances. Sa
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