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Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the stage for a transformative leap in Odisha’s railway infrastructure by laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 21 stations, namely Bimlagarh, Jaroli, Rairangpur, Panposh, Baleswar, Betnoti, Sambalpur City, Jharsuguda Road, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Rayagada, Paralakhemundi, Koraput, Jeypore, Talcher, Raghunathpur, Paradeep, Kendujhargarh, Bhadrak, Belpahar, and Brajarajnagar. including key hubs like…

In a significant stride towards fostering cricketing talent and bolstering sports infrastructure across Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik spearheaded a monumental announcement, laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the iconic Barabati Cricket Stadium and inaugurating 41 cricket academies via video conferencing on Tuesday. Redevelopment of Barabati Stadium and VSS Cricket Stadium Patnaik’s visionary…

President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming four-day odyssey across Odisha promises to bring forth a wave of transformative initiatives, fostering development and cultural preservation in the region. Commencing today, the President’s itinerary is packed with significant engagements aimed at uplifting various sectors and communities across the state. Day One: Laying Foundations and Empowering Communities President Murmu will…

In a significant move ahead of the forthcoming elections in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a slew of incentives for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Mission Shakti program, including interest-free loans of up to Rs 10 lakh. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Mission Shakti Bazaar in Bhubaneswar. Under this…

Vijaypal Singh Tomar, the BJP’s election in-charge for Odisha, has announced that at least two to three candidates from the state are likely to secure positions in the party’s list of 100 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Tomar revealed this information during his visit to Bhubaneswar, where he outlined plans for election strategies…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revealed the identities of the four distinguished astronauts chosen to embark on India’s ground-breaking Gaganyaan mission, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space exploration endeavors. The announcement was made during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The selected astronauts, Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair,…

In a momentous virtual ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a staggering array of over 2,000 railway infrastructure projects and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 554 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The event, conducted via video conferencing, marked a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development efforts. The projects, valued…

Expressing grave concern over the detrimental impact of the Agnipath scheme on the aspirations of the country’s youth, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge penned a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, emphasizing the urgent need to address the “gross injustice” inflicted upon young men and women aspiring for regular employment in the armed forces. Kharge’s missive shared widely…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to evaluate a request from Paytm, also known as One 97 Communications, to function as a third-party application provider (TPAP). This move comes after the central bank instructed Paytm Payments Bank, an affiliate of Paytm, to cease operations by March…

A bold projection by global brokerage Jefferies foresees India’s meteoric rise on the global economic stage, positioning it as the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) poised to hit $5 trillion. This optimistic outlook underscores India’s remarkable growth trajectory fuelled by demographic advantages, institutional enhancements, and governance improvements. According to…