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Collector Reviews CM-SAMPADA Scheme, Focuses on Development Proposals and Fund Requirements ,Detailed discussions held on various developmental proposals and funding needs

Jharsuguda: A high-level review meeting of the state government’s flagship CM-SAMPADA scheme was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Kunal Motiram Chauhan . The meeting reviewed the progress of various ongoing and proposed public welfare and infrastructure development projects in the district, and necessary directions were issued to the concerned departments. During the meeting,…

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*Odisha Proposes Statewide Framework to Protect Natural Drainage Paths and Water Bodies*

Bhubaneswar, October 28, 2026: The Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, has proposed a statewide framework for the protection, restoration and monitoring of natural drainage channels, water bodies and flood-retention areas to mitigate urban flooding, preserve natural drainage systems and safeguard public infrastructure.   A meeting to discuss the proposed Standard Operating Procedure was…

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Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, a walkathon was organized by the State Bank of India,

Bhubaneswar : On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, a walkathon was organized by the State Bank of India, Administrative Office, Bhubaneswar on 26.10.2026 Monday morning. The march was organised with the theme "Probity for Prosperity" and the importance of Honesty, Transparency, Accountability and Ethical Conduct in public life was carried out through placards. Shri Rakesh…

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Government Takes New Initiative to Address Distress Migration Food Courts Handed Over to Five Beneficiaries in Baripada

Baripada: The government has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing distress migration by creating local employment opportunities for workers and their families and helping them become self-reliant. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra launched the initiative at a programme held at the Circuit House in Station Bazaar, Baripada. In the first phase…

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Woman Killed After Cyclone-Triggered Wall Collapse in Puri

Heavy torrential rains and fierce winds unleashed by Cyclone Arnab resulted in a devastating loss of life in Puri district, where a 40-year-old woman died following a sudden wall collapse in her village home.The deceased has been identified as Lobhamati Muduli, a resident of Jenapur village under the Astaranga block.The tragic event unfolded while Lobhamati…

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UAE Honours Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar For Courage During In-Flight Emergency

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and the flydubai crew for their courage and professionalism during a cockpit incident on September 30, when the seriously injured captain managed to open the cockpit door, enabling crew members and passengers to intervene and help avert a potential tragedy.UAE President Sheikh…

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Cyclone Arnab Paralyses Bhubaneswar: Waterlogging, Uprooted Trees, and 80-Foot Puja Gate Collapse Trigger Chaos

The severe impacts of Cyclone ‘Arnab’ became starkly visible in the capital city of Odisha on Tuesday, as continuous torrential rainfall and fierce squally winds severely disrupted daily life and traffic movement across multiple areas.Massive Puja Gate Collapses.In the Club Town field area, a towering 80-foot-high puja pandal and welcome gate dedicated to Goddess Gajalakshmi…

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Cyclone ‘Arnab’ batters Odisha’s Gajapati as fallen trees block roads

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain and strong winds caused by Cyclone ‘Arnab’ have caused widespread damage in Odisha’s Gajapati district, with roads blocked by fallen trees, rising water levels in rivers and canals, and several areas cut off. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the district for Wednesday.One of the major incidents…

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