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Ministry of Civil Aviation to lift domestic airfare caps from March 23

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation will lift temporary domestic airfare caps from March 23, marking a return to market-driven pricing after months of regulation triggered by fligh... Read More


From Europe to Odisha: Croatian woman finds home in Bhadrak as traditional Odia bride

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a heartwarming cross-cultural love story, a woman from Croatia has embraced life as a traditional Odia bride after marrying a local youth from Odisha's Bhadrak district, so... Read More


Centre launches new credit guarantee scheme to boost microfinance lending, 36 lakh borrowers to benefit

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a bid to strengthen the microfinance sector and improve access to credit for small borrowers, the Government of India has rolled out an upgraded Credit Guarantee Scheme for... Read More


US oil waiver for Iran, Russia could bring relief to crude markets

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The United States' decision to temporarily suspend sanctions on Iranian oil shipments has triggered mixed reactions from experts, with implications for global crude markets an... Read More


Odisha govt orders uninterrupted water, power supply ahead of heatwave

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The Odisha government has stepped up preparations to tackle the summer heat, directing officials across departments to ensure an uninterrupted supply of drinking water and ele... Read More


INS Taragiri to join Indian Navy fleet, boosting indigenous maritime power

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a major boost to India's maritime strength, the Indian Navy is all set to induct its newest stealth warship, INS Taragiri, on April 3, 2026, at Visakhapatnam. The commissio... Read More


Odisha loses Rs 4,162 crore in royalties due to iron ore undervaluation

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- Odisha has incurred a substantial revenue loss of Rs 4,162.79 crore during 2020-21 and 2021-22 due to the undervaluation of iron ore, which led to lower royalty collections, a... Read More


CBSE introduces AI-based online exam to certify school counsellors nationwide

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a significant step towards strengthening studentmental health support in schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced an Online Remote Invigilati... Read More


Love triangle! 15 days before marriage, young woman attacked by 'male friend'

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- A suspected love triangle took a violent turn in Berhampur city of Ganjam district, where a young woman was brutally attacked, allegedly by one of her male friends. The incid... Read More


200 Odia workers from one Odisha village stranded in war-torn Middle East regions

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- Anxious families in Odisha's Ganjam district are living in fear as around 200 villagers from Manikpur village remain stranded across conflict-hit regions of the Middle East am... Read More