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Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Odisha has stepped up its preparedness as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into Cyclone ‘Arnab’, with the system likely to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Although Andhra Pradesh is projected to face the direct impact,…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a new phase of economic growth for Odisha, saying the state is poised to move beyond its traditional mineral-based industries and emerge as a destination for advanced technology, semiconductors, electronics and computing. Addressing a programme in Bhubaneswar following the inauguration of…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new greenfield Data Centre at Info Valley-II in Jatni, Khordha district, during his one-day visit to Odisha. The ₹169-crore facility is expected to strengthen India’s digital financial infrastructure and enhance the security and resilience…

United Nations, Oct 24: India is strengthening international cooperation in nuclear science and technology to help developing nations access its benefits, with the country’s role as a “Vishwa Bandhu” or friend to the world reflecting its commitment to South-South cooperation, BJP MP Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo has said. Addressed the…

New Delhi, Oct 24: The government is strengthening railway security and crowd-management measures ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja and other major festivals, with a focus on ensuring safe passenger movement at busy stations and along crowded train routes.  Representational Image  The issue was discussed at the 8th All India Conference…

Puri, Oct 24: The price of Abadha Mahaprasad, the sacred offering served at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, may increase amid rising costs of essential ingredients, including rice, pulses, vegetables and ghee.  Representational Image  The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has held discussions with the Suara Mahasuara Nijog, the…

Bihar, Oct 24: A massive explosion at a house in Alampur village, Bihar’s Siwan district, was triggered after firecrackers stored inside caught fire, setting off successive blasts that destroyed part of the building and killed several people. The death toll was initially reported as four but later rose to five,…

Nabarangpur, Oct 24 [UDN}:: The Maa Durga Puja Committee of Dabugam in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district organised a grand immersion procession to bid farewell to Goddess Durga following the conclusion of the Durga Puja festivities. The ceremony was celebrated with great enthusiasm, traditional music, colourful cultural performances and the participation of…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen operating in the Bay of Bengal to return to shore by the morning of October 24 as a developing cyclonic system is expected to approach the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts on October 28.  Representational Image  The…

Baku, Oct 23: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Friday, conveying greetings from India’s top leadership and discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.  Pic Credit: x.com/DrSJaishankar During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime…