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Government Issues Show Cause Notices to Edible Oil Companies for VOPPA Non-Compliance

Newdelhi:3/2/26:The Government of India has strengthened regulatory oversight across the edible oil value chain through the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 (VOPPA Order, 2025). The amended Order mandates compulsory registration of all manufacturers, processors, blenders, and re-packers of edible oils on the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the VOPPA portal (https://www.edibleoilindia.in), along with mandatory monthly submission ...

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Rejoinder on News Item relating to purported malfunction of Fuel Cut Off Switch on M/s Air India Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANX

Newdelhi:3/2/26:On 01.02.2026, Air India B787-8 aircraft VT-ANX operated flight AI 132 (London- Bangalore). During engine start in London, on two occasions crew observed that the fuel control switch did not remain positively latched in the “RUN” position when light vertical pressure was applied. On the third attempt, the switch latched correctly in “RUN” and subsequently remained stable. Before continuing with ...

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF FAKIR MOHAN UNIVERSITY

Balasore:3/2/26:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University and inaugurated its new Auditorium at Balasore, Odisha, today (February 3, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President paid tributes to Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Ji and said that during her student days, she was deeply influenced by his timeless story, ‘Revati’. That ...

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Odisha Parab 2026 Concludes in Guwahati, Strengthening Cultural, Tourism and Business Linkages with the Northeast

Guwahati/Bhubaneswar 1 February 2026:The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, successfully concluded Odisha Parab 2026 at Radisson Blu Hotel, marking the culmination of a vibrant three-day cultural and tourism showcase that deepened cultural ties, diaspora engagement and tourism & business collaborations between Odisha and the Northeast. The event was formally inaugurated on 30 January 2026 with a ceremonial procession and ...

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Odisha Chief Minister announcing a series of development projects worth Rs 633 crore for Subarnapur

Subarnapur:1/2/26: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the Subhadra Shakti Mela in Subarnapur on February 1, 2026, announcing a series of development projects worth Rs 633 crore for the district. The Chief Minister first visited the Samadhi Peeth of Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi at Khaliapali and held discussions with members of the management committee and saints. Addressing the people ...

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Paradip Port Authority Sets New Record with 14.44 MMT Cargo Handling

Bhubaneswar:1/2/26; Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has begun the year 2026 with a landmark achievement by recording its highest-ever cargo handling for the month of January. The Port handled 14.44 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo during the month, surpassing its previous January record of 14.32 MMT achieved in 2024. This record-breaking performance reinforces Paradip Port’s position as one of India’s ...

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HIGHLIGHTS OF UNION BUDGET 2026-27

Newdelhi:1/2/26:Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-2027 in Parliament today. PART-A On the sacred occasion of Magha Purnima and the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, the Finance Minister said, as this is the first Budget prepared in Kartavya Bhawan, it is inspired by 3 kartavya: First kartavya is to accelerate and sustain ...

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Union Budget 2026-27 lays emphasis on Scaling up manufacturing in 7 strategic and frontier sectors

Newdelhi:1/2/26:The Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes Scaling up manufacturing in 7 strategic and frontier sectors. While presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said that the proposed interventions forms part of six areas under ‘First Kartavya’ in the Budget. To develop India as a global Biopharma manufacturing hub, the Budget ...

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT ODISHA AND CHHATTISGARH FROM FEBRUARY 2 TO 7

Newdelhi:1/2/26:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026. She will reach Bhubaneswar in the evening of February 2, 2026. On February 3, the President will grace the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University at Balasore and inaugurate its newly constructed Auditorium. On February 4, the President will unveil the statue ...

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“Odisha Culture Development Service” was constituted under the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department

Bhubaneswar:31/1/26:In accordance with the decision of the State Cabinet a new service cadre titled “Odisha Culture Development Service” was constituted under the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department vide Notification No. 1323 dated 19.02.2024 by restructuring the District Culture Officer cadre and providing them promotional avenues. After approval of the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Finance Department and Law ...

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