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7 China-bound Russian oil tankers make U-turn, head to India

By Odisha News Online Mar 18, 2026 277

NEW DELHI, MAR 18 : At least seven tankers carrying Russian oil, destined for China, have changed course midway and are now headed to India amid New Delhi’s renewed push to secure its energy supplies amid disruption due to the Iran war, Bloomberg reported. The rerouting of these vessels, monitored by ship-tracking firm Vortexa Ltd, […]Continue Reading

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40% of young graduates in India unemployed as jobs fail to keep pace

By Odisha News Online Mar 17, 2026 266

BENGALURU, MAR 17 : Nearly 40% of young graduates in India are unemployed, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for four decades, according to the State of Working India 2026 report by Azim Premji University. The report shows that unemployment among graduates aged 15 to 29 remains persistently high, with about 40% of those […]Continue Reading

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Over 550 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia

By Odisha News Online Mar 16, 2026 262

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 : More than 550 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as New Delhi steps up efforts to assist its citizens amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday thanked the government and people of Armenia for facilitating the land-border transit. “Thank the […]Continue Reading

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Odisha Parba 2026 concludes in New Delhi with grand celebrations, large footfall and strong cultural engagement Odisha governorDr. Hari Babu Kambhampati graced the event

By Odisha News Online Mar 15, 2026 327

By Tapaswini Sahoo New Delhi, 15 March 2026:The ninthedition of Odisha Parba, the three-day cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage, traditions and artistic legacy of Odisha, concluded successfully at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, drawing a large number of visitors and cultural enthusiasts from across the capital. The festival witnessed enthusiastic Continue Reading

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ECI announces dates for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

By Odisha News Online Mar 15, 2026 205

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 : The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the crucial Assembly elections in four states –West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam–and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will go to the polls in single phase on April 9. The counting of votes will take place […]Continue Reading

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No refills, new connections: Govt asks households with piped gas to give up LPG

By Odisha News Online Mar 15, 2026 211

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 : The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a notification on Saturday, saying that households having both a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection and a domestic Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) subscription shall surrender the latter and also refrain from getting cylinder refills from any public oil company or through […]Continue Reading

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attends second day of Odisha Parba 2026 in New Delhi

By Odisha News Online Mar 14, 2026 269

By Tapaswini Sahoo New Delhi, Mar 14 : The second day of Odisha Parba 2026, the three-day cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of Odisha, witnessed the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who graced the event and interacted with members of the Odia community at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Addressing […]Continue Reading

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Odisha Parba begins with cultural fervour; coastal legacy attracts crowds

By Odisha News Online Mar 14, 2026 203

By Tapaswini Sahoo New Delhi, Mar 13: The three-day cultural festival dedicated to the vibrant heritage of Odisha, Odisha Parba 2026, began on Friday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Organised by Odia Samaj, the festival will continue until 15 March. The first day of the event was graced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who inaugurated the […]Continue Reading

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Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under NSA, says decision taken after ‘due consideration’

By Odisha News Online Mar 14, 2026 242

NEW DELHI, MAR 14 : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday said it has decided to revoke with immediate effect the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, six months after he was jailed for allegedly inciting a mob with provocative statements in Ladakh’s Leh. In a statement, the […]Continue Reading

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Opposition MPs move notice in Parliament seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

By Odisha News Online Mar 13, 2026 198

NEW DELHI, MAR 13 : Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday. According to a PTI report citing sources, as many as 130 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 63 MPs in the Rajya Sabha have signed the […]Continue Reading