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MGNREGA scam alleged in Bolangir: Fake job cards used to siphon funds, villagers demand probe

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Serious allegations of large-scale irregularities have emerged in the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme in Odisha's Bolangir district, with claims that lakhs of rupees were... Read More


India invokes Essential Commodities Act, seeks oil and gas data amid global crisis

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Amid a worsening global energy situation driven by the conflict in West Asia, the Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to strengthen oversight of the petroleum sec... Read More


World Sparrow Day observed in Odisha amid concerns over declining bird population

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- World Sparrow Day was observed across Odisha on March 20, drawing attention to the declining population of sparrows due to rapid urbanisation and changing landscapes. Once a c... Read More


NICDC to lead rollout of 100 plug-and-play industrial parks under BHAVYA scheme

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- In a major push to strengthen India's manufacturing ecosystem, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will spearhead the implementation of the ambiti... Read More


Rs.40 LPA at 24 but 'Kuch karta hi nahi'! Remote AI job sparks family panic

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- In today's fast-evolving digital world, the definition of "hard work" is quietly undergoing a transformation. Long hours and visible hustle are no longer the only markers of s... Read More


Midday meal cooks continue protest for third day over pending wages in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Midday meal cooks and helpers in Odisha continued their protest for the third consecutive day on Friday, intensifying their agitation over pending wages and other long-standin... Read More


Orange, yellow warnings issued across Odisha as cyclonic circulation to trigger thunderstorm activity

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange and Yellow warnings across several districts of Odisha as an upper air cyclonic circulation over Coastal Andhra Pra... Read More


Indian Railways introduces QR-based identity system and digitally tagged food to crack down on unauthorised vendors

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- In a major step to improve passenger safety and onboard food quality, Indian Railways has introduced QR code-enabled identity cards for authorised catering staff and digitally... Read More


Indian Railways records sharp decline in accidents and casualties amid major safety overhaul

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Indian Railways has reported a significant improvement in safety performance, with a steep decline in both train accidents and casualties over the past decade, reflecting sust... Read More


India pushes to become global drone manufacturing hub amid rising security challenges

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- In a strong push towards defence self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for India to emerge as a global hub for drone manufacturing in the coming years, high... Read More