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Illegal Gutkha Trade Thrives in Odisha Despite Statewide Ban

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Despite the Odisha government's strict ban on gutkha, tobacco, and all nicotine-based products, illegal sales continue across the state, exposing gaps in enforcement. Investiga... Read More


Students Protest at Utkal University Alleging Administrative Arbitrariness in Teacher Education Department

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Student unrest resurfaced at Utkal University on Tuesday as students of the Department of Teacher Education staged a protest in front of the Vice-Chancellor's office, alleging ... Read More


Indian Stock Indices Rise on India-EU FTA Optimism

Mumbai, Jan. 28 -- Indian stock markets rose on Wednesday as investors responded positively to optimism around the recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and its potential ... Read More


India's IIP Growth Accelerates to 7.8% in December, Highest in Over Two Years

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a robust 7.8 per cent year-on-year growth in December 2025, marking the fastest pace of industrial expansion in more than tw... Read More


President Murmu Outlines India's Foreign Policy Vision in Joint Session of Parliament

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the joint session of Parliament, outlined India's achievements and long... Read More


CM Majhi Unveils Rs.35,880 Cr Projects at Enterprise Odisha, Boost to Jobs and Investment

Rourkela, Jan. 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said the state government is committed to accelerating investments and building a strong industrial ecosystem through a policy-... Read More


Odisha Mulls Rs.20 Lakh Cr Industrial Proposals; Hindalco Launches Rs.25,500 Cr Projects in Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said industrial proposals worth nearly Rs.20 lakh crore are under consideration in the state, with the potential to generate... Read More


Police, GST Officials Raid Tour and Travel Offices Along Puri Sea Beach

Puri, Jan. 27 -- In a major enforcement drive, police and GST officials on Tuesday conducted large-scale raids on tour and travel offices operating along the Puri sea beach in Odisha to verify complia... Read More


Odisha Bandh on January 28 as Navnirman Krushak Sangathan Protests Paddy Procurement, PUCC Fines and Power Tariffs

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- The Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) has called for an eight-hour Odisha bandh on Wednesday, January 28, from 6 am to 2 pm, protesting alleged irregularities in paddy procure... Read More


Youth, Minor Girl Missing in Odisha's Bolangir for Three Days, Family Alleges Foul Play

Bolangir, Jan. 27 -- A youth and his minor friend have allegedly gone missing for the past three days in Odisha's Bolangir district, triggering concern and speculation over possible foul play. The mis... Read More