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Defence Acquisition Council set to clear S-400, BrahMos, Combat drone deals today

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is expected to clear several key proposals aimed at boosting India's military capabilities during its meeting scheduled for Friday. Among... Read More


Tension as mob assaults accused during police action in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- Tension gripped Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district after a misconduct case triggered unrest in the Krushnanandapur police limits, where an accused was allegedly assaulted by a mo... Read More


Bike-tractor collision leaves man dead in Balasore; police investigation underway

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- A man was killed after his bike collided with a sand-laden tractor late on Thursday night in Sikharpur under Jaleswar police limits in Odisha's Balasore district. The deceased... Read More


Six-lane road project worth Rs 160 crore to boost connectivity in Odisha's Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- A road infrastructure project worth around Rs 160 crore is set to be taken up in Odisha's Sundargarh district, aimed at improving connectivity and addressing traffic congestio... Read More


Bhubaneswar-Pune Air India Express flight cancelled after delay, passengers express displeasure

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- A scheduled Air India Express flight from Bhubaneswar to Pune was cancelled on Thursday evening after a prolonged delay, triggering anger among passengers. The flight, which ... Read More


West Asia crisis: PM Modi chairs meet with CMs, calls for 'Team India' approach

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- PM Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers to review preparedness in view of the emerging situation arising from the West Asia crisis. Emphasising a c... Read More


Centre hiked Odisha Railway budget to Rs 10,599 crore: Vaishnaw

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The railway budget allocation for Odisha witnessed a significant increase, rising 13-fold in the financial year 2025-26, informed RailwaysMinister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. ... Read More


Odisha's Rs 9,500 Cr strategic petroleum reserve project in Chandikhole back on track amid US-Iran war, tender soon

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The long-delayed strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) project at Chandikhole in Odisha is back in focus, with India moving to fast-track its execution amid rising concerns over c... Read More


India cuts fuel duty amid crude surge, no immediate relief in petrol-diesel prices

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The Government of India has reduced the special additional excise duty (SAED) on petrol and diesel, according to an official order dated March 26, in a move aimed at easing pr... Read More


Odisha speeds up City Gas Distribution network amid West Asia conflict

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- In response to emerging concerns over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Odisha government is stepping up efforts to expand the City Gas Distri... Read More