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02/04/2026

In a major relief for travellers from Odisha, an international visa application centre was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, eliminating the need to visit cities like Kolkata for visa-related services.

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱରସ୍ଥିତ ବାବାସାହେବ ଭୀମରାଓ ଆମ୍ବେଦକର ବସ୍ ଟର୍ମିନାଲ (BSABT) ପରିସରରେ 'ଭିଏଫଏସ ଗ୍ଲୋବାଲ' (VFS Global) ଭିସା ଆବେଦନ କେନ୍ଦ୍ରର ଶୁଭାରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି।

ଏହି କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠା ହେବା ଫଳରେ ଆମ ରାଜ୍ୟବାସୀଙ୍କୁ ବୈଦେଶିକ ଯାତ୍ରା ପାଇଁ ଆଉ ଭିସା ଆବେଦନ କରିବାକୁ Delhi କିମ୍ବା Kolkata ଭଳି ବାହାର ସହରକୁ ଯିବାକୁ ପଡ଼ିବନି।

U.K, Japan, Italy, Austria & Switzerland ଭଳି ବିଶ୍ୱର ଅନେକ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଦେଶ ପାଇଁ ଏବେ ଆମ ନିଜ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱରରେ ହିଁ ସମସ୍ତ ସୁବିଧା ଉପଲବ୍ଧ ହେବ। ଏହାଦ୍ୱାରା ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସମୟ ଓ ଅର୍ଥ ସଞ୍ଚୟ ହେବା ସହ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରୁ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ଗମନାଗମନ ଆହୁରି ସହଜ ହେବ।

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01/04/2026

Starting April 1, 2026, E20 petrol—a blend of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol—becomes the mandatory standard for all petrol sold in India, according to directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This national rollout aims to cut crude oil imports, reduce greenhouse emissions, and support agricultural income.

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01/04/2026

Odisha is celebrating its 91st Foundation Day (ଉତ୍କଳ ଦିବସ) on Today. Established on April 1, 1936, it was India's first state formed on a linguistic basis.

Celebrations include a 14-day "Odia Pakhya" (fortnight) featuring cultural programs, heritage runs, and traditional displays to honor the state's heritage.

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31/03/2026

NH-130CD is part of the Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.

The Koraput stretch passes through the Eastern Ghats with long viaducts and tunnels to reduce ecological impact and improve safety in hilly terrain.

📍 State-wise length breakdown(approx):

• Odisha - 240 km
• Chhattisgarh - 124 km
• Andhra Pradesh - 100 km

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27/03/2026

ଜୟ ଶ୍ରୀ ରାମ 😍🚩

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25/03/2026

The decision came during a high-level meeting chaired by Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb, chairman of the Jagannath Temple managing committee. Senior Iskcon officials, including international forum governing body chairman Guruprasad Swami Maharaja, were present at the meeting.

"The sacred texts are explicit about the timing of Ratha Yatra," said Arabinda Padhee, chief administrator of Jagannath Temple. "All holy books, including Purushottam Kshetra Mahatmya, Bamadeva Samhita and Niladri Mahodaya, specify these dates. There can be no deviation from these established traditions," he said.

Iskcon's proposal to celebrate the festival on an alternate date was rejected by the temple administration.

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24/03/2026

Fire breaks out at the LIC office on Link Road in Cuttack; firefighters are at the spot, efforts are underway to douse the blaze. Cause yet to be known.

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23/03/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting its wide-ranging impact on India’s economy, energy security, and citizens abroad, while calling for unity and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Describing the situation as serious, the Prime Minister said, “The situation in West Asia is concerning at this time… This crisis has been going on now for more than three weeks. It is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and on people’s lives.” He added, “The whole world is urging all parties for the earliest resolution of this crisis.”

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21/03/2026

Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik is representing India at the eighteenth edition of Contemporary Venice 2026 held at Palazzo Albrizzi Capello.

The global exhibition brings together eighty artists from more than thirty countries showcasing diverse contemporary artistic expressions.

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20/03/2026

କୋଟି କୋଟି ଓଡ଼ିଆଙ୍କୁ ପଖାଳ ଦିବସର ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା !! 😍

ପଖାଳ ଦିବସ (Pakhala Day) is celebrated annually on March 20th to honor and promote Pakhala, a traditional Odia dish made from fermented rice, water, and curd. It is celebrated to celebrate Odia culinary heritage, providing a nutritious and cooling meal that combats the summer heat.

Key Facts about Pakhala Divas:

•Significance: It serves as a celebration of culture, heritage, and community bonding, officially celebrated by many since 2011.

•The Dish: Pakhala is cooked rice washed and soaked in water, often fermented overnight. It is known for its cooling, probiotic-rich properties that aid digestion and hydrate the body.

•How it's Served: It is typically served with sides like Aloo Bhaja (fried potato), Saga Bhaja (leafy greens), Badi Chura, fried fish, or Sukhua Poda (fried dried fish).

•Popularity: Celebrated across Odisha and by the Odia diaspora worldwide to mark the beginning of summer.

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19/03/2026

In a significant push to strengthen Odisha’s tourism and hospitality sector, the state government on Wednesday approved four new hotel projects with a combined investment of Rs 318 crore.

Here is some Iconic Religious, Historical & notable tourist destination:-

•Jagannath Temple, Puri: A major Char Dham pilgrimage site famous for its annual Rath Yatra.

•Konark Sun Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exquisite chariot-shaped architecture.

•Chilika Lake: Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, ideal for spotting Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds.

•Simlipal National Park: A Tiger Reserve known for its lush forests, waterfalls, and wildlife.

•Daringbadi: Known as the "Kashmir of Odisha," a hill station offering pine forests and coffee gardens.

•Hirakud Dam: One of the longest dams in the world, located near Sambalpur.

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17/03/2026

Smt. Nita Mukesh Ambani gets KISS Humanitarian Award.

Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani was conferred the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) campus here on Monday.

Nobel Laureate from Sri Lanka Prof Mohan Munasinghe presented the award to Ambani in the presence of KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta.

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