President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday underscored the critical role of universities in shaping an equitable and progressive society, stating that institutions of higher learning must act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation, and social transformation. She was addressing the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore,…
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Paradip Port Sets Record with 14.44 MMT Cargo in January 2026
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has commenced 2026 on a strong note by achieving its highest-ever cargo handling for the month of January. The Odisha-based major port handled 14.44 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo during the month, surpassing its previous January record of 14.32 MMT set in 2024. This milestone…
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Odisha Strengthens Local Governance via RGSA
Odisha has seen a steady increase in central grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), along with targeted capacity-building under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2025, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) set out the flow…
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Kumaraswamy Inaugurates Caster #4 at SAIL Rourkela Plant
Rourkela, Odisha: Union Minister of Steel & Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy visited SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant on 18 November 2025 and formally inaugurated the new, state-of-the-art Caster #4 at Steel Melting Shop-2. The two-day visit — attended by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and senior SAIL…