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Badagada, Bhubaneswar to Host Odisha’s Tallest Ganesh Idol 

Bhubaneswar, September 9, 2026: The historic Badagada Ganesh Mahotsav is all set to celebrate Lord Ganesha with unprecedented grandeur from September 14 to 22, 2026. At a press conference held today, the organisers announced that this year’s Mahotsav will feature a magnificent Ganesh idol, billed as the tallest Ganesh idol in Odisha. The festival is…

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Axis Bank Launches Sparsh Week 2026: ‘Act with Speed’ Nationwide

Axis Bank aims to hold more than 2.5 lakh customer conversations during the week through engagement initiatives, leadership immersions and community outreach programmes across diverse customer touchpoints nationwide National, September 8, 2026: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced the launch of Sparsh Week 2026, its flagship customer obsession…

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GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD FOR AGRICULTURE STUDENTS AT SOA

Bhubaneswar, : A special graduation ceremony for students of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), faculty of agricultural sciences of SOA Deemed to be University here, was conducted for students who had completed their studies on Wednesday. The students belonged to the B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) batch of 2022-26 and M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc (Horticulture) and 12…

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Jindal Foundation Felicitates 10 OPSC Achievers from UTKARSH Programme

Anugola, : Jindal Foundation felicitated 10 successful candidates of its flagship UTKARSH Coaching Programme who secured notable ranks in the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) examination. The felicitation ceremony at Jindal Steel, Anugola, was attended by Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Chief Operating Officer; Mr. P.K. Biju Nair, Executive Director; and Mr. Rishi Pathania, Group Head –…

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AM/NS India launches premium galvanised steel brand ‘Pelican’ for construction and manufacturing sectors

Bhubaneswar,: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today launched AM/NS Pelican, a premium galvanised steel brand designed to meet growing demand from India's construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and engineering sectors. The launch strengthens the company's portfolio of value-added steel solutions and underscores its focus on developing specialised products tailored to specific customer requirements. The launch comes…

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ACF Soumya death case: Orissa HC rejects Bidya Bharati’s pleas, arrest possibility rises

Bhubaneswar: The possibility of Bidya Bharati’s arrest has increased in connection with the death of Paralakhemundi Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Soumya Ranjan Mahapatra after the Orissa High Court on Wednesday rejected two petitions filed by her.Bidya Bharati, the wife of the deceased ACF, had approached the High Court seeking quashing of the case pending…

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”No Anti-India Activities On Our Soil”: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Assures Rajnath Singh, Signs 3 Defence MoUs

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday that the island nation will never allow its territory to be used for activities inimical to India’s security interests.The strategic commitment came during a key bilateral meeting in Colombo amidst ongoing Indian maritime security concerns regarding foreign infrastructure footprints in the…

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Rayagada Gets ₹795.96-Crore Boost for 113-Km Four-Lane Road Projects

Rayagada, Sept 8: In a major infrastructure boost to Rayagada, the Odisha Cabinet has approved four road-widening projects involving 113.386 km of key corridors at a total cost of ₹795.96 crore, paving the way for their upgrade into four-lane divided roads.   The decision is expected to substantially improve connectivity across the tribal-dominated district, facilitate…

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