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Bhubaneswar: 27/3/26: The Odisha State Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 commenced with enthusiasm at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, bringing together 150 outstanding youth representatives from all 30 districts of the State. Organised by MY Bharat, Odisha, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), Odisha and the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of Odisha, the two-day programme (March 26–27, 2026) ...

Newdelhi:27/3/26:Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as Chairperson, and Mrs. Kiran Umesh Mahalle has assumed charge as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) with effect from 18.03.2026 & 20.03.2026, respectively. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti is a former Member of Parliament and has held several important public offices, including serving as Union Minister of State in the Ministries of ...

Newdelhi:27/3/26:The total number of complaints pending with the Press Council of India as of January 2026, categorised by those pending for over one, two, and five years are as follows: Period No. of complaints pending with PCI 1-2 years 463 2-5 years 301 >5 years 313 Total 1077 In the last five years (from 2020-21 to 2024-25), the Council exercised ...

Newdelhi:27/3/26:In a significant step towards strengthening skill development and capacity building in India’s construction sector, the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading cement manufacturer. The MoU was signed by Director General, NCB, Dr. L. P. Sing,h and Head – Technical Services, UltraTech Cement Limited, Er. Rahul Goel today ...

Newdelhi:27/3/26:The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has crossed ₹20,000 crore in Gross Premium for the FY 2025–2026. The development signifies growing trust of policyholders, intermediaries, and stakeholders in OICL in particular and public sector insurance institutions as a whole. The achievement aligns with the Government’s broader objective to promote financial inclusion (Insurance for All by 2047) and to ensure wider ...

Bhubaneswar:23/3/26:Khadi, the iconic fabric symbolising India’s independence movement, continues to represent love for Swadeshi and economic self-reliance. This sentiment was echoed by Bhubaneswar (Ekamra) MLA Babu Singh as he inaugurated the Odisha Khadi Fair – 2026 at the Khadi and Village Industries Board office near Ram Mandir here on Monday. Speaking as the chief guest, Singh highlighted khadi’s dual role ...

Bhubaneswar:23/3/26:The inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships is set to begin on Tuesday at Kalinga Stadium, signalling a new chapter for Indian athletics, said Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president, Bahadur Singh Sagoo. “Competitors are excited to add this new event to their athletic profiles,” he said during an interactive session with the media on Monday. This first ...

Bhubaneswar:23/3/26:The Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday approved an expenditure demand proposal of Rs 15,039.89 crore for the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department for the financial year 2026-27. While replying to the debate, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo claimed that no farmer in the state has committed suicide in the last two years. He asserted that farmers across Odisha ...

Bhubaneswar:23/3/26:The civic body honoured these contributors for their significant role in driving Bhubaneswar’s development through consistent tax payments. During the ceremony, honorary plant saplings were presented to the top taxpayers as a symbol of appreciation and environmental commitment. A total of 90 highest holding taxpayers—30 each from the North, South-East, and South-West Zones—were recognised by the respective zonal commissioners. The ...

Vitoria (Spain):22/3/26: India delivered an exceptional performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 – Level 2, held from March 16–22 in Vitoria, Spain, led by standout performances from Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam. Bhagat secured two gold medals and one silver, while Kadam added one gold and one silver to India’s tally, underlining the nation’s dominance on the global para ...