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‘Lahari’ bags Best Odia Film Honour at 72nd National Film Awards

Bhubaneswar:18/7/26: The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards have been announced, honouring the best artists in Indian cinema for the year 2024. Odia cinema has reason to celebrate as ‘Lahari’ ...

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Posters Of Anubhav Mohanty’s Odia Film‘Raavan’ Unveiled

Bhubaneswar:17/5/26: The much-anticipated historical drama Raavan, starring Odia superstar Anubhav Mohanty, has generated significant buzz with the release of its first-look character posters. The posters for three key characters dropped ...

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Popular Odia playback singer Humane Sagar no more

Bhubaneswar:17/11/25:Odisha’s music fraternity is in mourning following the untimely demise of popular playback singer Humane Sagar. The 36-year-old artist, celebrated for his powerful voice and emotional renditions, passed away on ...

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Odia film Bindusagar has been selected for its Gala Premiere at the 56th Edition of the International Film Festival of India

Bhubaneswar:9/1 1/25: Odia film Bindusagar has been selected for its Gala  Premiere at the 56th Edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. Produced by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon ...

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Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments

Newdelhi:1/8/26:The Union Government has released additional instalment of tax devolution to State Governments amounting to Rs. 1,09,019 crore on 1st August 2026, which is in addition to the normal monthly devolution ...

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Cabinet approves ‘Samudra Manthan’ – National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore

Delhi:01 AUG 2026:  The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, yesterday approved “Samudra Manthan,” the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry ...

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Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRESE) 2026 to be Held from 2–5 November

Newdelhi:23/7/26:The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRESE) 2026 will be held from 2nd to 5th November 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, said Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for ...

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Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

New Delhi:23/7/26:Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed ASTR, which is an artificial intelligence and big data analytics tool that identifies suspicious mobile connections. As of 15.7.2026, more than 88 lakh ...

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Western Odisha Celebrates Sambalpuri Din with Traditional Fervour

Sambalpur:1/8/26:People across western Odisha marked Sambalpuri Day (Sambalpuri Din) with traditional enthusiasm, donning Sambalpuri handloom attire, enjoying regional delicacies, and participating in cultural programmes celebrating the region’s linguistic and artistic heritage. Observed ...

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River Levels Recede, Thousands Still Marooned Across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Aug 1: Floodwaters have begun receding in several major rivers across Odisha, offering some relief after days of heavy rainfall. However, large parts of the state remain inundated, with ...

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Hirakud Dam Opens 22 Gates as Inflow Crosses 4.15 Lakh Cusecs

Bhubaneswar:1/8/26:The Odisha government has intensified flood management measures after the Hirakud Dam opened 22 gates following a sharp rise in water inflow. Officials said the reservoir is receiving more than ...

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Odisha Secures Trademarks For 5 More Key Puri Jagannath Temple

Puri:23/7/26: Setting a new milestone, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has achieved a major success in protecting the sacred traditions and heritage of the 12th-century shrine in Odisha’s Puri. According ...

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