Prasuci Panda from Berhampur, Odisha, has achieved the title of Miss Teen Universe India 2026 and will represent India in the upcoming international pageant.
Odisha has made significant strides in digitizing its judiciary by equipping courts with ICT infrastructure, digitizing millions of case records, and facilitating numerous virtual hearings under the e-Courts Project.
The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has initiated a micro-ATM distribution program across milk cooperative societies, enhancing local banking access for dairy farmers in the region.
Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari reassured residents to remain calm amidst heavy rainfall caused by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, stating that the government is well-prepared to handle any emergencies.
A recent report reveals that more than 1,091 villages in Odisha lack mobile network access, with Rayagada being the most severely impacted. The ongoing digital divide affects education, healthcare, and other essential services.
The Indian government has earmarked ₹140 crore to elevate 71 secondary schools in Odisha to higher secondary status for the academic year 2026-27, aiming to improve educational infrastructure.
A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is predicted to develop into a depression within the next 12 hours, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds across Odisha.
Six districts in Odisha are on red alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue due to an intensified low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department warns of widespread rain across various regions in the state.
The Odisha government plans to enlist 5,000 college students, mainly NSS volunteers, to conduct anthropometric assessments of children at anganwadi centres as part of the ‘Suposhit Odisha Mission’.
The Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation has rolled out significant reforms and infrastructure projects to improve the business climate in Odisha, focusing on investor engagement and industrial expansion.
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