Alarming Rise in Tobacco Use in Odisha: Government Vows Strict Action
Tobacco consumption has emerged as a grave public health crisis in Odisha, with 42 per cent of the population indulging ...
Day: January 22, 2026
Nandankanan Zoological Park to Remain Open on Republic Day, Weekly Closure Shifted to Tuesday
In a special arrangement for Republic Day, Nandankanan Zoological Park and the State Botanical Garden will stay open on January ...
Bhubaneswar Airport Issues Advisory for Republic Day Travel
In anticipation of Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the authorities at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar have ...
MLA Arvind Mohapatra Refutes BJD Allegations, Demands Transparency from Naveen on Suspension Grounds
Suspended Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) held a press conference today to vehemently deny all ...
Odisha Assembly Budget Session Starts Feb 16
The much-anticipated budget session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on February 16, marking a pivotal moment ...
Chief Secretary Anu Garg Directs District Collectors on Key Development Priorities in Virtual Meet
In a significant push towards holistic development, Odisha's Chief Secretary Anu Garg convened a virtual meeting with all district collectors ...
Vice President’s Odisha Visit for Netaji’s Birth Anniversary Sparks Traffic Alerts in Twin Cities
The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, is set to visit Odisha tomorrow, January 23, to commemorate Parakram Divas, marking ...
Odisha’s Paddy Procurement Hits High Gear With Rs 7,914 Cr Payouts to Nearly 7 L Farmers
The Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26 is advancing robustly across Odisha's 30 districts, showcasing efficient paddy procurement operations and widespread ...
Two Labourers Injured After Soil Collapse During Sewerage Works in Sambalpur
A major accident occurred in the ongoing sewerage project in Sambalpur, leaving two labourers seriously injured after a sudden soil ...
Odisha CM’s Public Grievance Hearing Suspended on Jan 26
The Odisha Chief Minister's public grievance hearing session will remain closed on January 26 due to the Republic Day holiday. ...
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