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Odia mandated for all official work in Odisha government offices; strict compliance ordered

By Odisha News Online 122
By Swagatika Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Jan. 14: In a decisive step to reinforce the primacy of Odia in governance, the Odisha government has ordered strict compliance with the use of Odia in all official work across government offices. The general administration and public grievance department has issued a formal notification directing that all official communication—ranging Continue Reading
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Vishawnathan Anand: Four hours of chess a week develops critical thinking in young minds

By Odisha News Online 133
Global chess leaders hail the game as a tool for education, inclusion and social change as ‘Chess Mahakumbh’ opens at KIIT By B. SwagatikaBhubaneswar, Jan. 14: Playing chess for just four hours a week can significantly sharpen young minds, helping students organise their thoughts and improve academic performance, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said here […]Continue Reading
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Vibrant Gujarat Conference spotlights Odisha’s Blue economy vision, value-added seafood roadmap

By Odisha News Online 130
By Sudam Patra Balasore, Jan. 13: Shri Prem Sanker Satpathy, Group Managing Director of the Magnum Group of Companies and a leading investor and mentor in blue economy ventures, represented Odisha at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, articulating a forward-looking national roadmap for value-added seafood exports and sustainable marine-led growth. The high-profile Continue Reading
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Hindalco’s Aditya Alumina Refinery launches ‘Project Udyamee’ to spur rural entrepreneurship in Odisha

By Odisha News Online 184
CSR initiative to set up Rural Business Incubation Centre in Kashipur, focusing on youth and womenProgramme aims to build sustainable micro-enterprises and strengthen local economy in tribal Rayagada By A.K.SahooBhubaneswar, Jan. 13:Aditya Alumina Refinery at Kansariguda in Odisha’s Rayagada district, a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited under the Aditya Birla Group, has Continue Reading
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4th Odisha Mining & Infrastructure International Expo 2026 Concludes Successfully in Bhubaneswar

By Odisha News Online 121
By Tapaswini Sahoo Bhubaneswar/Odisha, Jan 13 : The four-day 4th Odisha Mining & Infrastructure International Expo 2026, held from January 8 to 11, 2026 at Baramunda Ground, Bhubaneswar, concluded successfully today, reinforcing Odisha’s position as a key hub for mining, infrastructure, and industrial development. The grand event was organised by Futurex Trade Fair and Continue Reading
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Nationwide Echo of Patriotism: Over 21 Lakh Students in Odisha Unite in Mass Rendition of Vande Mataram on National Youth Day

By Odisha News Online 149
– More Than 16,000 Educational Institutions Join Hands to Honor Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy, Fostering National Unity By Swagatika Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Jan. 12: In a resounding display of national pride and youthful energy, over 21 lakh students across Odisha came together in a historic mass rendition of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, to Continue Reading
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OUJ elections held; Prasanna Mohanty re-elected president, Kishan Rout new general secretary

By Odisha News Online 185
By Payal Banerjee Bhubaneswar, Jan. 12: The biennial election of the Odisha Journalists’ Union (OUJ) for the 2026–27 term was held here, with senior journalist Prasanna Mohanty being re-elected as president, while Kishan Kumar Rout was elected as the new general secretary. The election results were announced by Election Officer Ajaya Kumar Das during the […]Continue Reading
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Odisha Coast under strain, experts call for immediate safeguards

By Odisha News Online 100
By Nalini Sahu Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11: Mounting pressures from climate change and unregulated development are pushing Odisha’s ecologically sensitive coastline into a zone of heightened vulnerability, experts warned at a workshop organised by the Orissa Environmental Society (OES) on Saturday. The participants underlined the urgent need to prioritise coastal security and Continue Reading
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Full-Scale Off-Site Emergency Mock Drill Conducted at Angul to Test Industrial Disaster Preparedness

By Odisha News Online 131
By Ipsita Das Angul, Jan. 11: A full-scale off-site emergency mock drill was successfully conducted on Friday at Jindal Steel in Angul. The exercise was carried out in accordance with the District Off-Site Emergency Response Plan (OERP) with the objective of evaluating the effectiveness of communication systems, emergency response mechanisms, resource mobilization, and Continue Reading
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Young woman engineer secures Cybersecurity Bronze at Odisha Skills 2025–26

By Odisha News Online 173
By S. Akshaya Kumar Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11: Poorbasha Kar, a first-year B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering student, has won a bronze medal in the Cybersecurity skill category at the Odisha Skills 2025–26 competition, becoming the youngest medal winner in the discipline at the state-level event. The Odisha Skills competition, aimed at identifying and promoting young […]Continue Reading