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Odisha man brings sister’s remains to bank believing presence needed to withdraw money

Keonjhar- In a startling incident from Odisha, a man exhumed his deceased sister’s remains and carried them to a bank, believing her physical presence was required to withdraw money from her account, police said. The incident occurred at a branch of Odisha Grameen Bank in Mallipasi village, where 42-year-old Jeetu Munda arrived with the skeletal […]

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Attends Launch of India’s First 3D Glass Chip Unit in Odisha; Big Boost to AI & 5G

Bhubaneswar, April 19: In a major push towards making India a global semiconductor hub, Odisha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the country’s first Advanced 3D Glass Semiconductor Packaging Unit. The project, developed by Heterogenous Integration Packaging Solutions (3DGS), marks a significant milestone in India’s electronics manufacturing journey. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by […]

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India’s first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging unit launched in Odisha; major push for AI, 5G and defence electronics

Bhubaneswar, April 19, 2026: The foundation stone for India’s first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging unit was laid at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar, marking a major milestone in the country’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing journey and strengthening Odisha’s position as an emerging technology hub. The project, promoted by 3D Glass Solutions through its Indian subsidiary Heterogeneous […]

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails semiconductor project in Odisha as milestone moment

Bhubaneswar, April 19, 2026: Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw described the foundation of the 3D Glass Solutions semiconductor unit in Odisha as a landmark moment, highlighting its importance for India’s growing presence in advanced electronics manufacturing. Speaking during the foundation ceremony, the minister said the project […]

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CAG Audit Exposes Irregularities in SC/ST Land Transfers in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A draft audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has uncovered significant irregularities in the transfer of land owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Odisha. The findings suggest that several transactions were approved in violation of legal safeguards intended to protect vulnerable landowners from exploitation. The audit, which reviewed […]

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Mining Officer Arrested for ₹30000 Bribe as ₹4 Crore Cash Haul Stuns Odisha

Bhubaneswar | February 25, 2026: In a dramatic crackdown on alleged corruption, the Odisha Vigilance uncovered more than ₹4 crore in cash from the Bhubaneswar flat of a senior mines official just hours after arresting him for accepting a bribe of ₹30,000. The accused, Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines in the Cuttack Circle, was […]

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Indigenous stack a message to the world, India is not only a service provider but also a technology producer: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

Odisha- Prime Minister Narendra Modi , inaugurated India’s fully indigenous 4G stack and one lakh BSNL indigenous 4G towers from Jharsuguda, Odisha. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia joined the programme virtually from Assam alongside Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and highlighted the historic significance of this achievement. […]

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Prime Minister Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Over ₹50,000 Crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha

Jharsuguda, Odisha , September 27, 2025-  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development initiatives worth more than ₹50,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Addressing a large gathering, he highlighted the Centre and State government’s commitment to accelerating Odisha’s progress across sectors including infrastructure, education, health, telecom, and housing. Modi noted the significance […]

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Eastern India to Play Pivotal Role in Aviation Growth, Says Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

Bhubaneswar, August 25: The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in partnership with the Government of Odisha, hosted the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation 2025 in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The event brought together key ministers and stakeholders to chart the future of aviation-led regional growth. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who attended as Chief […]

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MSDE, Odisha Join Hands to Upgrade ITIs and Boost Youth Careers

Bhubaneswar- The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in partnership with the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha, convened a Consultative Workshop on the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation at the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and academic experts to chart a […]

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