Pravasi Bharatiya Divas attendee NRIs visit Puri Srimandira, attend beach festival

Puri: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is going to start in Bhubaneswar of Odisha from today. It will continue till January 10. The NRIs who have already reached Odisha to attend the PBD are visiting Puri. The Pravasi Bharatiyas (NRIs) are visiting the famous Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. They have expressed their happiness after…

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas begins in Bhubaneswar, CM and External Affairs Minister inaugurate

Bhubaneswar: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas has begun in Bhubaneswar of Odisha at the Janata Maidan. The three-day conference began with Yuva Pravasi Bharatiya Divas today. As per reports, Minister of State for External Affairs, Pratibha Margaretta, presented the welcome address after lighting of the lamp. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…

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Forest Dept Seizes Rs 1 Cr Khaira Wood In Balangir

Balangir: In a major crackdown on timber smuggling, the Odisha Forest Department seized Catechu (Khaira) wood worth approximately Rs 1 crore on Tuesday. The operation was led by Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Arbind Nayak, following the directives of the Balangir District Forest Officer (DFO).According to reports, the raid targeted multiple locations, including two sites in…

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Mid-Winter Status Survey Of Wetland Birds In Bhitarkanika On Jan 18

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Forest department will undertake the Mid-Winter Status Survey of Wetland Birds-2025 in five forest and wildlife ranges under the Bhitarkanika National Park on January 18.According to Sudarshan Gopinath Yadav, the DFO of Rajnagar Mangrove Forest and Wildlife Division, the field survey will be held January 18 at Kanika, Gahirmatha, Rajnagar, Mahakalapara and Kujanga ranges…

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IT raids at 10 locations in Odisha, New Delhi and Jharkhand in Anil-Hansita fraud case

Bhubaneswar: The Income Tax Department is carrying out raids on the house of Hansita Abhilipsa in the fraud case. Simultaneous house raids at 10 locations in Odisha, New Delhi and Jharkhand are being carried out.On January 6, Anil’s wife was enquired for around 5 to 6 hours by the officials. During the enquiry that extended…

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