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Ayushman Bharat 2.0: Cards in 3 Days and Data in Odia

Health services in Odisha are set for a digital revolution following a two-day think tank on AB-PMJAY and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The Health Minister announced that all pending Ayushman card issues will be resolved within the next three days, allowing eligible beneficiaries to tr
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Brave ‘Surveer’ and ‘Inder’ to Headline State Livestock Expo

The capital is set to host the three-day ‘State Level Fisheries and Livestock Conference - 2026’ from next Wednesday, January 21. Announced by Minister Gokulanand Malik at OUAT, the mega-event at Biju Patnaik Ground will showcase a diverse array of domestic animals, with Haryana&rs
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Development Blitz: CM Majhi Unveils ₹891 Cr Projects for Kalahandi

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi turned the inauguration of Kalahandi Ghoomura Mahotsav 2026 into a massive development showcase, launching 3,612 projects worth ₹891.39 crore. This follows a previous ₹620 crore infusion, totaling over ₹1,500 crore in development for the district within 18 months.
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Migratory Surge: Over 11.3 Lakh Birds Arrive in Chilika

Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon has welcomed a record 11,32,200 birds this winter, according to the latest census by the Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary. The data reveals an increase of nearly 5,000 birds compared to 2025, with a significant rise in exotic species. The count, conducted o
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Road Clear: Domestic Buses Resume Service in Jagatsinghpur

Normalcy returns to Jagatsinghpur today as domestic buses resume operations on all routes following a five-day strike. The standoff ended after a high-level mobile conference between the Transport Commissioner, District Magistrate, and bus association leaders on Sunday evening. The strike, led
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Winter’s Chill Fades: Mercury to Rise Across Odisha

Odisha is set for a reprieve from the biting cold as the Regional Meteorological Department predicts a gradual rise in temperatures starting tonight. A western disturbance is expected to push night temperatures up by 2°C to 4°C across the state through Wednesday. While coastal Odi
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Shrimandir Crackdown: Mobile Ban for Sevayats and Cheaper Parking

In a major move to preserve temple sanctity, Shrimandir Chief Administrator Arvind Padhi today announced a strict ban on open mobile phone usage by Sevayats. Following frequent photo leaks from inside the 12th-century shrine, Sevayats must now use designated branch offices for essential calls.
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Rourkela Plane Crash: One Passenger Succumbs to Injuries

Eight days after a chartered plane crashed near Jalda, one of the critically injured passengers, Sushant Biswal, has passed away. Biswal, who was battling multiple ailments and returning from treatment in Bhubaneswar, died at a private hospital shortly before he was to be airlifted to Delhi.
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Investment Surge: Odisha Secures ₹1 Lakh Crore at Kolkata Roadshow

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced a massive investment windfall of over ₹1 lakh crore for Odisha during the Investors Summit roadshow on Saturday. Addressing over 500 industry leaders, the CM invited global partners to join Odisha’s rapid transition into a value-added manufacturing hub.
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Krishi Odisha 2026: Agriculture Mega-Kumbh to Begin on Jan 22

The Odisha government is set to host Krishi Odisha 2026, a massive three-day agricultural convention at the Baramunda Biju Patnaik Sports Complex from January 22 to 24. Organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, this year’s theme is "Tolerant Agriculture th
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High-Stakes Meet: Ratna Bhandar Valuation and Temple Security on Agenda

A crucial meeting of the Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee is set for today at 11:00 AM. Presided over by the Gajapati Maharaja, the session includes the Chief Administrator, District Collector, and SP to address vital administrative reforms. The primary focus is the valuation of orna
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Melodic Heritage: Rajarani Sangeet Mahotsav 2026 Kicks Off

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Rajarani Sangeet Mahotsav 2026 at the historic Rajarani Temple courtyard on Friday, calling the event a "beautiful bridge" between India’s culture, art, and history. Pradhan highlighted that the festival not only showca
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Odisha Set for Major Education Overhaul: New Textbooks & Bag-Free Days

In a major push for the National Education Policy, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and State Minister Nityanand Gond announced that new textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 will debut in the 2026-27 academic year. Based on the Odisha State Curriculum Framework (OSCF), the shift prioritizes mother-to
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Visionary Academician Prof. B.K. Sarap Passes Away at 89

Eminent academician and former Principal of ITER, Prof. Bira Kishore Sarap, passed away on Thursday at the age of 89. A towering figure in technical education, Prof. Sarap was instrumental in shaping Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) during its formative years. Prof. Sarap’s d
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Ego is a 'Psychological Fraud': Acharya Prashant at SOA University

Renowned philosopher and bestselling author Acharya Prashant challenged the necessity of the human ego during a special session at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital (SOA) on Wednesday. Addressing a packed audience of medical students and faculty, he described the ego as a &quo
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