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BHEL, Coal India investing Rs 25,000 crore in Odisha coal gasification project: G Kishan Reddy

A significant Rs 25,000 crore investment by BHEL and Coal India Limited is set to transform Odisha's coal sector. This ambitious project will explore coal gasification, moving beyond traditional power generation to unlock new opportunities in fertilizer production and boost downstream industries.

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"Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture": PM Modi appeals for mass participation on International Yoga Day

"International Yoga Day is also being celebrated tomorrow, June 21st... Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture. From the land of Odisha, I appeal to the people of the entire country and the entire world, all of you should participate in Yoga Day in large numbers," PM Modi said.

The Economic Times

Odisha coal gasification project to meet 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030: Industry

A significant Rs 25,016-crore coal gasification project in Odisha, recently inaugurated by President Murmu and PM Modi, is set to fulfill nearly 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030. This pioneering initiative, utilizing indigenous technology, promises to slash imports by 0.66 million tonnes annually, saving over USD 360 million…

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Eastern India remained backward during Congress rule, now emerging as gateway to development: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared eastern India, once neglected under Congress, is now a hub of progress. Addressing a Rairangpur gathering, he highlighted Odisha's rapid development, emphasizing the 'Purvodaya' policy to drive national growth through the East. Modi also noted the state's resources being transformed into opportunities and extended birthday…

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President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi unveil projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha

President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi launched over Rs 47,600 crore in development projects across Odisha, boosting energy, infrastructure, and connectivity. Key initiatives include major power projects, road upgrades, and railway multi-tracking to ease congestion. The unveiling also featured new hospitals, educational facilities, and tourism enhancements, marking a significant push…

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Her husband died, then 2 sons, & then brother, all within 7 years; yet Odisha’s tribal daughter, once renamed by her schoolteacher, fought through grief to rise to India’s highest office

President Droupadi Murmu's journey from a remote village in Odisha to India's highest constitutional office is a remarkable story of resilience and determination. Despite facing personal tragedies and limited opportunities early in life, she pursued education, dedicated herself to public service and steadily rose through the ranks of public life.…

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President Murmu, PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha

President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi will jointly inaugurate development projects exceeding Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha. These initiatives, spanning energy, infrastructure, health and education, aim to boost connectivity and create jobs, particularly in tribal and rural areas.

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Equivalent to 83% of TV spend: Odia print daily tops Odisha’s govt’s Rs 84-crore ad list

One newspaper alone nearly matched what the Odisha government spent on 26 TV channels in the 18 months since the BJP under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took office in June 2024. Prameya, the Odia daily, received Rs 7.73 crore, accounting for nearly 83 percent of the state government’s total…

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15-million-year-old Asura Hadda (demon bones) found in Odisha's Baripada during college field trip. Here's everything we know

Ancient marine fossils, locally called 'Asura Hadda', have been found in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. These 15-million-year-old discoveries point to a shallow sea that once covered the area. Researchers found shark teeth, vertebrae, fish bones, and mollusc shells. This site offers a glimpse into a rich prehistoric marine ecosystem. Further research…

The Economic Times

Odisha govt approves 20 mega investment proposals worth Rs 76,612 crore

Odisha's government has approved 20 mega investment proposals totaling Rs 76,612 crore, projected to create over 50,000 jobs. These significant investments span diverse sectors including green energy, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and steel, aiming to boost industrial diversification and economic growth across the state.

The Economic Times

Odisha school textbooks found with 1,678 spelling, factual and contextual errors: Newton called a pilot, Hampi shown as Konark, equinox as equator

New Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII contain over 1,600 errors. These mistakes range from spelling and factual inaccuracies to geographical and cultural blunders. The School and Mass Education Department is rectifying the errors. Revised content will be provided to students. The department is strengthening its review process for…

The Economic Times

Huge cache of arms, ammunition seized in Odisha's Malkangiri

The recovery was made during a search operation conducted by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) in the Silakota forest in the Padia police station area based on information provided by surrendered Maoists.

The Economic Times

DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully tested its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile. The missile was launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. All test objectives were met. This development showcases India's growing indigenous defence capabilities. Senior officials from DRDO,…

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today (Monday, June 15, 2026)?

Bank holiday: Banks in some states will be closed today, June 15, 2026, due to regional holidays. Mizoram observes YMA Day, commemorating the founding of the Young Mizo Association, while Odisha celebrates Raja Sankranti, a festival honoring womanhood and the monsoon's arrival.

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Odisha announces free education from kindergarten to post-graduate levels in government schools, colleges

Majhi, while addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the BJP government completing two years in the state, said the move will benefit all students of Odisha, especially those from the economically backward classes and girls.

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Anand Mahindra Praises Puri for Becoming One of India's Few Tap-Water-Drinking Cities

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again used social media to spotlight a noteworthy initiative from India, praising Odisha's coastal city of Puri for achieving a milestone that remains rare across the country — providing safe drinking water directly from household taps.

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Odisha single mother returns to India, reunites with daughters after years of being stranded in UAE

For nearly five years, three young girls in Odisha waited for their mother to return home. Their wait finally ended after a Facebook video, a legal intervention by the Odisha High Court, and a painstaking search by Indian officials in the UAE helped bring back Hasta Mahananda, a single mother…

The Economic Times

Meet Dhiman Chakma: IAS officer suspended in Rs 10 lakh bribery case, now reinstated by Odisha govt

Odisha has reinstated 2021-batch IAS officer Dhiman Chakma. He was arrested in June 2025 for allegedly accepting a bribe. Chakma now serves as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. This decision follows his suspension and subsequent bail. The reinstatement has generated significant discussion online. The corruption case…

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Odisha: Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneshwar, IMD issues state-wide warning

A severe thunderstorm hit Bhubaneshwar with heavy rain and strong winds. Although this brought relief from the summer heat but disrupted daily life. The India Meteorological Department issued a state-wide warning for Odisha. The storm brought wind speeds up to 50 km per hour. The weather change created a soothing…

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Ex-Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray files nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate

Former Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray has filed his nomination papers as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha. He recently joined the BJP after leaving the BJD. Samantaray's election is expected to be unopposed given the BJP's majority in the state assembly. This…

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BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meet begins in Odisha's Puri, CM Majhi to join on Thursday

Puri hosts the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. Delegates from member nations gather to discuss disaster mitigation strategies. The session focuses on financing, infrastructure, and response. Odisha's disaster management model is highlighted. This event marks India's presidency in BRICS DRR. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will join…

The Economic Times

QR codes on rice bags: Centre widens grain-tracking pilot to 3 states

The Centre is expanding its QR tagging system for Food Corporation of India foodgrain bags. This initiative will cover Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha in the current marketing season. The system will digitally trace each grain bag from miller to beneficiary. This aims to enhance accountability within the Public Distribution…

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Intel targets India for a new $3.3 billion factory that will make the base substrates for its next generation of chips

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Congress slams 'task forces' for PESA, FRA implementation in MP, Chhattisgarh as subverting democratic structure

Congress on Tuesday claimed that Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh governments have formed task forces. These bodies aim to institutionalize the RSS role in implementing PESA and FRA laws. Congress states this subverts the democratic structure of these laws. Odisha is expected to be the third state to form such task…

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Tribal Affairs Minister should be concerned: Congress flags protests in Odisha against bauxite mining project

Villagers in Odisha's Koraput district are protesting bauxite mining by Kalinga Alumina Ltd. Congress alleges illegal diversion of forest land and fraudulent gram sabha approvals. Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram is urged to address these agitations occurring across Odisha. Similar accusations are leveled against Vedanta and Adani-linked firms.

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