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New Delhi, Mar 18: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang yesterday distributed sanction intimations and work orders for various disaster mitigation initiatives under the Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department at Samman Bhawan.  Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that these initiatives mark a significant step towards strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience across the state. […]

Mumbai, Mar 18: HELL ENERGY DRINK has successfully concluded ‘Future Kings: Bowlers Edition’, an initiative launched in association with Punjab Kings to identify and nurture promising bowling talent across India.  Driven by the vision of “Powering the Next Generation of Cricket Talent,” the program underscores HELL ENERGY DRINK’s commitment to grassroots cricket development and supporting

Bhubaneswar, March 17: Day three of the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championship 2025–26 at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, witnessed a spectacular performance by the Odisha contingent, as both the men’s and women’s teams topped their respective pools to secure quarterfinal berths. Odisha Men’s Team Remains Unbeaten The Odisha

Ahmedabad, Mar 18: Building on the momentum of their 2025 initiative, Sightsavers India, in partnership with AbbVie Therapeutics India Pvt Ltd, is continuing its national glaucoma awareness campaign in 2026 with regional consultations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in collaboration with Blind People’s Association.  The campaign was launched in 2025 with five state-level consultations and a national

Nagpur, Mar 18: Avaada Foundation has been working dedicatedly for years toward the upliftment of the underprivileged villages of Tarsi, Dudha, and Dhavalpeth in the Butibori industrial area of Nagpur. In a significant milestone, a newly set up ‘Avaada Community Development Center’ was formally inaugurated in Tarsi village by MLA of Hingna, Maharashtra, Dattatraya Meghe

Bhubaneswar, March 17: The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), led by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, on Tuesday approved 23 industrial investment proposals valued at Rs 4,510.65 crore. The projects are expected to create more than 10,000 employment opportunities, reinforcing Odisha’s position as a key industrial hub in eastern India. Pic Credit:https://x.com/IPR_Odisha Forest and

Mar 18: As many New Year’s health resolutions begin to fade by March, RiteBite Max Protein launched a public awareness initiative titled “Take a Step Towards Your Protein Snacking Resolution.” The 10-day activation at Mumbai Metro’s Western Express Highway Station encouraged commuters to translate their health intentions into everyday dietary habits, with more than 9,000 commuters

Greater Noida, Mar 18: In a display of collective civic action, residents of Greater Noida stepped forward at Sector Alpha-2 on Tuesday morning to take part in a community clean-up effort aimed at strengthening public participation in maintaining neighbourhoods clean and hygienic. The collective effort was part of “Safai Mitra Sarthak,” organised by Anubhuti Welfare

In a major boost to Odisha’s agricultural sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, 2026. The disbursement directly benefited over 34 lakh farmer families in Odisha, providing a total financial assistance of approximately ₹684 crore. Pic Credit: Pexel The PM-KISAN scheme

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday that the newly approved Amrit Bharat Express trains will significantly enhance rail connectivity across Odisha, linking the state more closely with key cities in Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and Assam. The first train, running between Podanur in Tamil Nadu and Dhanbad in Jharkhand, will make scheduled stops at