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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik releases a book titled ‘Lockdown Lyrics’

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik releases a book titled ‘Lockdown Lyrics’

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has released a book titled Lockdown Lyrics’, a collection of poems written by Sanjukta Dash. The poems are an unadulterated narration of the author’s experiences and exasperations during the pandemic. She has reflected all the trauma & tribulations and hope and aspirations of humanity during this most critical journey of society in a long […]

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Odisha emerges as top state in State Ranking Index for NFSA

Odisha emerges as top state in State Ranking Index for NFSA

Three states, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top states in the State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA).The first edition of State Ranking Index for NFSA has been released by Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal. Special Category: Tripura, followed by Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Last: Ladakh (34), Meghalaya (33), Manipur(32) The National Food Security

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Odisha govt wins first prize in 2022 National MSME Award

Odisha govt wins first prize in 2022 National MSME Award

Odisha’s MSME Department has been awarded first prize in the category “National MSME Award 2022″ to States/UTs for their outstanding contribution in the promotion and Development of MSME Sector. Bihar and Haryana have been placed second and third respectively. Kalahandi, Odisha won third prize in the category of Aspirational districts for outstanding contribution in the promotion and development of MSME Sector.

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Bishweswar Tudu inaugurates 20th Folk Fair and 13th Krishi Fair in Odisha

Bishweswar Tudu inaugurates 20th Folk Fair and 13th Krishi Fair in Odisha

Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu has inaugurated the 20th Folk Fair (National tribal/folk song & dance festival) and 13th Krishi Fair 2022 at Saradhabali in Puri, Odisha. Aim: At preserving tribal culture and promoting innovation in agriculture respectively The fair will be continued for five days and concluded on 24th June. The

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‘Sital Sasthi’ festival being celebrated in Odisha 

‘Sital Sasthi’ festival being celebrated in Odisha 

Sital Sasthi is a sacred Hindu festival is being celebrated in Odisha. This week-long special festival highlights the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to the Hindu calendar, Sital Sasthi is observed on the sixth day of the Jyestha month during the Shukla Paksha. Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2022: Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar; Odisha Governor: Ganeshi

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India's first Olympic Values Education Programme in Odisha

India’s first Olympic Values Education Programme in Odisha

India’s first ‘Olympic Values Education Programme’ (OVEP) by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was launched in Odisha. The OVEP was officially launched by Naveen Patnaik (Odisha CM), Nita Ambani (IOC Member) along with other members. This programme will be integrated into the school education system of Odisha. The programme is being developed in partnership with the Department of School and Mass Education

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Odisha win Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 title

Odisha win Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 title

Hockey Association of Odisha became the champion of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 after a victory over Hockey Karnataka in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Jharkhand Hockey team has defeated Hockey Haryana by 3-2 in the third-fourth place match. Punam Barla (34′) has opened the scoring in the match in the third quarter as Odisha picked up the lead. Odisha hockey head

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India's 'first' tribal health observatory set up in Odisha

India’s ‘first’ tribal health observatory set up in Odisha

Odisha is ready to come up with an observatory that will establish a repository on the health of the tribal population in the state. This will be India’s only tribal health observatory. An MoU was signed between the ST and SC Development Department and the RMRC (Regional centre of ICMR). It will perform systematic and ongoing observation on disease burden, health-seeking behaviour and

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DRDO successfully flight-tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology off Odisha coast

DRDO successfully flight-tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology off Odisha coast

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on April 08, 2022. The test successfully demonstrated the reliable functioning of all critical components involved in the complex missile system and met all the mission objectives. The

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