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Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman announces city economic regions, seven high-speed rail corridors

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said cities will remain central to India's growth strategy, announcing the creation of City Economic Regions (CERs) and the de... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Youth-driven vision, three Kartavyas and 'Reform Express' to power growth, Says FM Sitharaman

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 is a "Yuva Shakti-driven Budget", shaped by innovative ideas shared by young leaders during the... Read More


Health sector likely to get higher priority in Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The government is expected to place greater emphasis on the health sector in the Union Budget 2026, recognising that quality healthcare is a cornerstone of a strong and resilien... Read More


Access to justice in tribal areas strengthened through legal support centres in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The Odisha government, with the support of national legal service institutions, has significantly expanded access to free legal aid in tribal and remote regions of the state. T... Read More


Odisha government tightens screws on non-performing mining leaseholders

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- Trouble has intensified for underperforming mining leaseholders. In cases where leaseholders fail to extract the minimum quantity of minerals as stipulated in their lease condi... Read More


Maharashtra: Aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar crashes in Baramati; details awaited

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- A major incident was reported from Maharashtra on Tuesday after an aircraft with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on board reportedly crashed in Baramati, triggering panic and ... Read More


UGC asks all universities to verify educational certificates for central govt jobs free of cost

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Central, State, deemed and private universities, along with other higher education institutions (HEIs), to undertake fre... Read More


UGC directs Higher Education Institutions to raise awareness and prevention of ocular trauma

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country to intensify awareness efforts on the prevention of ocular trauma, ... Read More


India-EU Trade Pact: Major Boost for Indian drugmakers, medical device manufacturers and jobs

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- India's pharmaceutical and medical devices industry is set for a major global leap following the successful conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). T... Read More


Mechanised columns and special forces display highlight India's defence capability at Republic Day parade

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 26 -- India's defence preparedness and technological strength were on full display during the 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, as mechanised military columns, advanced weap... Read More