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Odisha Parab in Bali from November 23 to Promote State Tourism

Odisha will organise Odisha Parab in Bali, Indonesia, from November 23 to 24 to showcase its cultural heritage, handicrafts, handlooms, cuisine and tourism potential on an international platform.

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Odisha CM Launches Robotic Labs in 807 Schools

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched robotic laboratories in 807 government schools at a cost of Rs 164.33 crore. Students from Classes 6 to 10 will receive practical training in robotics, coding, AI, machine learning and 3D printing.

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Odisha Signs Rs 1,000-Crore Pact for Gopalpur Desalination Plant

Odisha has signed an agreement with IDCO, IFC and the state PPP Cell to establish a 100 MLD seawater desalination plant at Gopalpur Industrial Park in Ganjam district at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.

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Odisha Operationalises 68 Wayside Amenity Centres

Odisha has operationalised 68 Wayside Amenity Centres across 25 districts with an investment of around Rs 25 crore to improve roadside infrastructure and provide better facilities for tourists and commuters.

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Odisha Felicitates Para-Athlete Payal Nag With Rs 10 Lakh Reward

The Odisha government has rewarded para-athlete Payal Nag with Rs 10 lakh for winning silver in the women's compound doubles event at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan.

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Odisha Robbery-Murder Accused Arrested In Surat

A 40-year-old man accused of murdering 76-year-old Kunjalata Nanda during a robbery at her residence in Bhubaneswar has been arrested by Gujarat Police in Surat. The accused, Balbhadra Ramcharan Maharana, had been absconding since the incident.

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Majhi on Campus Polls

Odisha CM Says ABVP Assured Victory Before Campus Polls

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Four Arrested After Clash With Police in Cuttack

Four persons were arrested for allegedly engaging in a scuffle with police personnel, including a woman officer, during Diwali celebrations in Cuttack's Nayasadak area.

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Odisha Cabinet Clears Rs 4,708-Crore Power Project

The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 13 proposals, including a 600 MW pumped storage project in Kalahandi worth Rs 4,708.64 crore.

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Demonetisation Helped Curb Terrorism, Naxalism: BJP

The Odisha BJP has credited the 2016 demonetisation exercise with helping curb terrorism and Naxalism while boosting the economy, marking the 10th anniversary of the note ban.

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Mohun Bagan Edge Odisha FC 3-2 In Thrilling ISL Clash

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in an exciting Indian Super League encounter at Salt Lake Stadium. Serbian forward Dejan Drazic scored twice in the 47th and 74th minutes, while Lee Erwin struck the winning goal in the 88th minute. Mahmoud Eid and Everton scored for Odisha FC, who fought back twice but failed to secure a point.

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India Shelter Finance AUM Rises 23% To Rs 11,997 Crore In Q2FY27

India Shelter Finance Corporation reported a 23% year-on-year growth in assets under management (AUM) to Rs 11,997 crore in Q2FY27. The company's profit after tax (PAT) rose 19% to Rs 146 crore, while disbursements increased 21% to Rs 1,126 crore during the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

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Ganjam Farmer Dies By Suicide After Floods Destroy Crops

A 33-year-old farmer, identified as Bulu Mallick, allegedly died by suicide after losing his entire vegetable crop to floods in Odisha's Ganjam district. The incident occurred at Sadabrata Nuagaon village. He was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, where doctors declared him dead.

Sports

Odisha emerges as first preference for hosting 2030 FIH Hockey World Cups

Odisha has emerged as the first preference for hosting the 2030 FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said Odisha, Punjab and Tamil Nadu are in the race.

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PM Modi releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to 9.34 crore farmers nationwide. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh farmers received Rs 3,000 crore.

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President Murmu enquires about Odisha flood situation, speaks to CM Majhi

President Droupadi Murmu spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to enquire about the flood situation following Cyclone Arnab and expressed concern over the safety of affected and displaced people.

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Cyclone Arnab: Coast Guard Airlifts Stranded People in Odisha

The Indian Coast Guard began airlifting stranded people from flood- and landslide-hit Ganjam district on Thursday as Odisha stepped up rescue operations following Cyclone Arnab. The state government deployed 79 teams from various disaster response agencies across two districts. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said around 300 villages in Ganjam were affected by floods, with 70 cut off by floodwaters. Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh P Patil said a Coast Guard helicopter completed its first sortie on Thursday afternoon, with further rescue operations planned. The rescue effort comes amid major transport disruptions, including a washed-away national highway and suspended train services.

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Odisha Congress Seeks Dedicated Council, Special Package for Kotia

The Odisha Congress on Thursday demanded a dedicated council and a special financial package for the comprehensive development of the Kotia cluster of villages in Koraput district. The villages are also claimed by neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, with the territorial dispute dating back to the British era. Kotia has remained part of Odisha since the state became a separate province in 1936. The dispute reached the Supreme Court in 1968, when the then Odisha government filed a petition against Andhra Pradesh.

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Odisha Introduces AI Course for Apprenticeship Degree Students

Odisha will introduce ‘AI for All’ as a value-added course for students enrolled in the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) from the second semester of the 2026-27 academic session. The course will replace Good Citizenship and aims to provide students with basic artificial intelligence knowledge and practical skills to enhance employability and prepare them for industry apprenticeships. Director of Higher Education Kali Prasanna Mahapatra has directed concerned institutions to make the necessary arrangements for implementation.

India

Amit Shah Assures All Assistance to Cyclone Arnab-Hit States

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah spoke with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhattisgarh in the wake of Cyclone Arnab, assuring them of the Centre’s full support to mitigate people’s hardships. NDRF and SDRF teams are carrying out rescue and relief operations on a war footing, while Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) will soon be deployed to assess the cyclone’s impact and determine further assistance requirements.