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Odisha and Japan Strengthen Startup and Business Ties through Signing of an MoU during Visit of Tottori Prefecture Delegation to Startup Odisha

Bhubaneswar, 10 November 2026.A delegation from Tottori Prefecture, Japan, visited Startup Odisha at O-Hub, Bhubaneswar, on 10 November 2026, to strengthen cooperation between the startup ecosystems of Odisha and Japan and explore opportunities for international business collaboration, institutional partnerships and cross-border linkages.   The delegation comprised Mr. Toru Sasaki, Director General, Department of Commerce, Industry…

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AM/NS India strengthens community health through Dengue and Malaria Prevention Drive in Odisha

Barbil, November 10, 2026: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has undertaken extensive Dengue and Malaria Prevention Drives across its mining regions in Odisha under its flagship CSR initiative, Project Aarogya, reinforcing its commitment to preventive healthcare and community well-being. Following the successful completion of a 20-day intervention near its Sagasahi Mine, the company launched…

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High-Level Israeli Delegation Returns with Fond Memories from Odisha, KIIT-KISS

Bhubaneswar, November 10: A 20-member high-level Israeli delegation, which visited KIIT and KISS under the ‘India Trek for Global Leaders’ programme, concluded its 10-day stay at the institutions and departed today with fond memories and enriching experiences. During their stay, which began on November 1, the delegates interacted with KISS students and gained insights into…

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Odisha Strengthens Digital Governance in Water Resources Sector Through WAMIS*

Bhubaneswar,10/11: The Water Resources Department is strengthening technology-driven governance through the implementation of the Works and Accounts Management Information System (WAMIS), a comprehensive digital platform integrating project management, financial administration and monitoring.As part of the ongoing capacity-building initiative, over 700 engineers and departmental officers have already received training on WAMIS through around 25 sessions conducted…

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ECoR LAUNCHES THREE MONTH SAFETY DRIVE TO ENSURE SAFE TRAIN OPERATIONS DURING FOGGY WEATHER

Bhubaneswar, November 10, 2026 East Coast Railway has launched a three month-long special safety drive from November 10, 2026, to February 9, 2027, to ensure safe train operations during foggy and inclement weather conditions. The drive is being conducted across Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Rayagada Divisions, involving officers, supervisors and staff of all departments. As…

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Tata Power Clarifies: No Retrenchment of BA Workers, Only Redeployment; Rejoining Deadline November 15

Tata Power Discoms reaffirms: No Retrenchment of BA Workforce, Only Redeployment by AMC Contractors; Workers Urged to Rejoin by November 15 • Tata Power Odisha Discoms serve nearly 1 crore customers across Odisha. • Over the past six years, distribution losses have reduced and safety and customer service have improved, while consumer tariffs have remained…

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Make Millets Part Of Daily Diet, Preserve Indigenous Seeds: Odisha Guv

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram on Tuesday called for collective efforts to promote millet consumption and conserve indigenous seed varieties, stressing the need to make Shree Anna (millets) an integral part of daily diets and strengthen traditional agricultural practices.Inaugurating the conference titled “Shree Anna and Strengthening of Indigenous Seed Systems–2026” in Bhubaneswar, the Governor urged…

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Custodial torture at Talachua Marine Police Station: Odisha DGP orders proceeding inquiry against woman Inspector

Kataka: Former Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Talachua Marine Police Station in Kendrapada district, Sandhyarani Jena, is facing a departmental inquiry over allegations of custodial torture of a 55-year-old woman and her 31-year-old son at the police station in May this year.Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Vinaytosh Mishra has ordered a proceeding inquiry against Jena in…

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US midterm result shift could spur Chinese demand for US agricultural goods: Report

New Delhi: The Democratic Party victories in the 2026 US midterm elections could push China to reduce its tariffs on US farm products and spur demand, according to an S&P Global report.The report mentioned that market participants expressed hope that a shift in congressional power leads to changes in trade policy, reviving agricultural export flows…

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