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Cuttack:5/4/25: The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has partnered with Oil India Limited (OIL) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Rs 150 crore compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Jagatpur. Signed on Friday, the concessionaire agreement outlines the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a facility capable of processing 200 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) daily. The MoU ...

Bhubaneswar:5/4/25: The five-day-long Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj commenced on Saturday, marking the holy occasion of Ashokastami. Following various rituals that began early in the morning, Lord Lingaraj’s chariot rolled out in the afternoon, accompanied by enthusiastic devotees pulling the chariot. The air was filled with the sounds of bells, conch shells, Haribol, and hulhuli, creating a devotional atmosphere ...

Cuttack:5/4/25: In a landmark move to improve healthcare access in Odisha, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana will be officially launched at the iconic Bali Jatra ground in Cuttack. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda will preside over the event, joined by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other Union Ministers. The announcement was made by Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling following ...

Bhubaneswar:5/4/25:As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department, organised the “Aitihya Ganadouda” (marathon) today in Bhubaneswar. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and concluding at Kalinga Studio Square, the marathon drew participation from hundreds of enthusiastic citizens, including youth, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries. The event was marked by the exuberance of cultural performances, spirited participation, ...

Newdelhi:5/4/25:In a significant move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects to Tripura and Odisha States under Connectivity component of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), as details below:- Tripura: 25 roads measuring 84.352 km, with an estimated investment of Rs. 76.47 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, ...

Colombo :5/4/25:  Prime Minister had a productive meeting today with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Ahead of the talks, Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Independence Square. Prime Minister is the first foreign leader to pay a State visit to Sri Lanka since President Disanayaka took office in ...

Mumbai, Apr 4: Manoj Kumar, the legendary actor and filmmaker who etched his name in the annals of Indian cinema, passed away at 87. The actor, famously known as “Bharat Kumar” for his patriotic roles, died at 4:03 am on April 4, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. His death was attributed to cardiogenic shock following an acute ...

Bhubaneswar:4/4/25: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a secretary-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of initiatives undertaken since the last meeting on March 11. The state government’s commitment to providing citizen-centric services was reiterated, with Ahuja emphasizing the need for departments to continue implementing departmental work. The meeting assessed the expenditure percentage of various departments for the ...

Bhubaneswar:4/4/25: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a review meeting today at the Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss a permanent solution to the flooding in the Dhanua River. The meeting focused on finding a lasting solution to the annual flood situation in the Dhanua River and its impact on agriculture and livelihood in Nimapara and surrounding areas. The meeting was ...

Bhubaneswar:4/4/25:A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Mr. Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, along with other members have a detailed review meeting with the officers of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES) of Odisha on 3rd and 4th April 2025. The meeting focused on critical aspects of developing and strengthening the state’s statistical data ecosystem ...