Odisha Extends Antyodaya Gruha Yojana Till 2029, Approves 2.91 Lakh Additional Houses

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: In a major push towards providing permanent housing to economically weaker and vulnerable families, the Odisha government has approved the construction of an additional 2,91,666 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana and extended the scheme’s implementation period by two years, till 2029. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…

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Odisha to Develop Lightning Safety Roadmap for 2027–2030, Focus on Early Warning Systems

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: The Odisha government will formulate a comprehensive lightning safety roadmap for 2027–2030, with a strong emphasis on accurate forecasting, timely early warnings, public awareness and rapid emergency response to reduce lightning-related deaths and damage across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced the initiative…

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Nation Remembers ‘Missile Man’ APJ Abdul Kalam on Birth Anniversary; Amit Shah, Jaishankar Pay Tributes

New Delhi, Oct 15: India on Thursday remembered former President and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, with Union ministers and chief ministers paying tribute to the legendary scientist whose contributions to defence technology, space research and education left a lasting imprint on the nation.…

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Ladakh Gets INR 3,350-Crore Development Boost as PM Modi Inaugurates Five Major Projects

Leh, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated five major development projects worth approximately ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh, highlighting the Centre’s focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving access to essential services and unlocking the region’s economic potential.  Representational Image Addressing the gathering through video conferencing, Modi described the occasion…

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Caller Name Display Service to Roll Out Across India From November 1: What Mobile Users Should Know

New Delhi, Oct 15: Mobile phone users across India are set to receive a new layer of caller identification, with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) directing telecom operators to implement the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service across their service areas from November 1, 2026.  Representational Image  The service will enable…

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