January 30, 2026

Puja Devjani Mishra

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

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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

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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

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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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PM Modi Unveils Rs 50,000 Crore Projects in Odisha, Pledges Rapid Development for State

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From indigenous 4G rollout to new rail lines, upgraded hospitals, and housing for tribal families, the initiatives target inclusive growth and digital empowerment Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Spanning telecommunications, railways, education,…

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PM Modi Launches BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G from Odisha

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Indigenous telecom rollout to connect over 26,700 villages, including 2,472 in Odisha; Semiconductor park also announced for the state Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha, marking a milestone in India’s march toward digital self-reliance. The launch coincided with BSNL’s silver jubilee…

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