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BSNL Expands 4G Network Across Rural Odisha with 1,665 Solar-Powered Towers

Indigenous technology drives digital inclusion under PM Modi’s Digital India vision Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward bridging the digital divide in Odisha, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully installed 1,665 telecom towers to provide mobile connectivity to 2,472 unconnected and remote villages across the state. All these towers are equipped with renewable…

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Chief Minister Majhi Unveils ₹1,101 Crore Development Package for Nuapada

Focus on regional balance, irrigation, education, and welfare as government pledges inclusive growth for western Odisha Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a massive development package worth ₹1,101 crore for Nuapada district, reaffirming his government’s focus on equitable regional growth and inclusive governance. The announcement came during his visit to the district, where…

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Odisha Reviews Progress of Major Irrigation Projects in Kanupur, Subarnarekha and Anandpur

Development Commissioner Anu Garg directs speedy completion to boost agricultural output before Rabi season Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government conducted a high-level review of three key irrigation projects — Kanupur, Subarnarekha, and Anandpur — aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural infrastructure and improving water availability for farmers. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (Water Resources) Anu Garg…

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Fishermen casting nets on Chilika Lake at sunrise

Odisha Drafts Comprehensive Fisheries Policy for Chilika to Protect Fragile ecosystem

New framework to regulate fishing, curb illegal prawn farming, and promote sustainable livelihoods around Asia’s largest brackish lagoon Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has initiated the process of formulating a comprehensive fisheries policy for Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, in a major step toward preserving its delicate ecosystem and securing the livelihoods of…

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Shirish Chandra Murmu Appointed RBI Deputy Governor for Three Years

Odisha-born banker to succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, bringing regulatory expertise to central bank’s top team Bhubaneswar : The Narendra Modi government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, officials confirmed. Murmu, a native of Odisha, will succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended tenure…

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