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ECoR GM inspects Rayagada–Koraput–Jeypore railway section

Rayagada, September 12, 2026: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parameswar Funkwal on Saturday inspected the Rayagada–Koraput–Jeypore railway section and reviewed safety, train operations, ongoing construction works and passenger amenities along the route.   Funkwal undertook a window-trailing inspection from Rayagada to Jeypore, taking stock of the condition of the track, signalling systems, operational arrangements…

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PGT Induction Training Concludes with Call for Effective Classroom Leadership

Bhubaneswar, September 11, 2026 The five-day Induction Training Programme for newly appointed Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) of History concluded today at IMAGE, Siripur. The training programme was organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, to equip newly appointed PGTs with the knowledge, skills and professional…

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Odisha’s rich heritage goes global – CM inaugurates One District, One Product Gallery

Dubai/Bhubaneswar Showcasing Odisha’s rich tradition of handicrafts and handlooms, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the One District, One Product (ODOP) Gallery in Dubai. The gallery features a diverse range of Odisha’s unique products, including Sambalpuri Saree from Sambalpur, Maniabandha Handloom from Cuttack, Silver Filigree from Cuttack, Dongria Shawl from Rayagada, Terracotta Idols…

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Public hearing for Hindalco’s Meenakshi Coal Mine draws strong public support

HEMAGIR/SUNDARGARH, public hearing for the proposed Meenakshi Coal Mine of M/s Hindalco Industries Limited, under Aditya Birla Group was held on Friday at Kiripsira village in Hemgir Block, receiving strong support from local villagers, representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and other members of the community. Participants expressed hope that the project would bring significant…

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Empowering Kalahandi’s tribal farmers with improved fish and prawn farming technologies

Kalahandi,:ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, organized a one-day workshop on “Improved Varieties of Carps and Freshwater Prawn for Sustainable Aquaculture Production” under the TSP/STC Scheme today at Finspire Hatchery, Kalahandi, Odisha. The workshop brought together 150 tribal fish farmers and hatchery owners from all 13 blocks of Kalahandi district, including 50 women participants,…

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Delhi CM welcomes BRICS delegates, lauds PM Modi’s global leadership

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended a warm welcome to world leaders, delegates, and distinguished guests arriving in the capital for the BRICS Summit, describing the event as a moment of great honour and pride for the city.Speaking on X, the Chief Minister highlighted India’s evolving global role under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra…

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“Odisha Investment-Friendly”: CM Majhi Invites UAE Investors To Join State’s Growth Story

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called upon UAE investors to partner with Odisha in the next phase of the state’s industrial development.Around 400 businessmen, investors and representatives of the UAE business community attended the Odisha Investors Summit-UAE-2026 held in Dubai.Addressing the summit, the Chief Minister presented Odisha’s natural resources, competitive strengths, ports, industrial…

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Ravi Kishan’s viral meme ‘Money Follows My Brother’ gets song makeover

Mumbai: Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has been trending on social media lately for his hilarious one-liners from interviews and podcasts. From “Money follows my brother” to “Home from work” and “Jaldi, the late,” his quirky and unexpected remarks have quickly become internet favourites.And now his viral moments have received a musical makeover. What began as one…

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Elena Rybakina battles past Coco Gauff to secure her first US Open Final against Sabalenka

Rybakina stuns Gauff to secure her maiden championship spotKazakh tennis star Elena Rybakina fought back from an early deficit to defeat American favorite Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. This thrilling victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium pushes her into her first US Open final. She completed the gritty comeback in exactly two hours and eight minutes….

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