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The Indian government, through the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), has established 132 Village Legal Care & Support Centres in Odisha to aid marginalized communities including Scheduled Tribes. These centers, developed under the guidelines of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, aim to provide free legal aid and ensure justice
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In a significant breakthrough towards a Naxal-free India, six Naxalites, including a prominent leader, were neutralized in a major operation in Kandhmal, Odisha. The operation marks a vital step in the Government's commitment to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported a progressive increase in grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, as recommended by the Central Finance Commissions. The Andhra Pradesh government has received substantial allocations from the 13th, 14th, and 15th Commissions. Despite this, the distribution of these grants relies on the
Rourkela Steel Plant
Union Minister for Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a meeting to discuss the operations and expansion of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) and the state's steel and mining output. The discussions focused on enhancing Odisha's role in India'
Rourkela Steel Plant
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced plans to double the capacity of Rourkela Steel Plant to 9.8 million tonnes by 2030, emphasizing its significance in India's industrial growth. The expansion, estimated at ₹30,000 crore, aims to enhance production and create employment opportunities, aligning with the National
EMRS Sports Meet
The 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025, organized by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, commenced on November 11, 2025, in Odisha. The event, which runs until November 15, brings together over 5,500 student athletes from Eklavya Model Residential Schools across
Agriculture
On November 10, 2025, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, Odisha, to discuss strategies for implementing key agricultural schemes. The meeting focused on the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, natural farming, and pulse production. The Minister emphasized the importance of fair pricing for
Millet Day
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 'Mandia Dibasa' (Millet Day) in Bhubaneswar, praising Odisha's leadership in promoting millets as a sustainable agricultural practice. He emphasized the importance of integrating millets into nutrition schemes and acknowledged the significant role of women farmers in this
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Odisha on November 10, 2025, to participate in the 'Mandia Dibasa' (Millet Day) and engage in discussions on enhancing farmers' income and promoting sustainable farming practices. His visit includes field interactions with farmers and a strategic meeting to
Finance Commission
The Union Government has released over ₹444 crores under the Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Odisha for the financial year 2025-26. This includes ₹342.5964 crores as the second installment of Untied Grants for various Panchayati Raj Institutions and ₹101.7815 crores from the withheld portion
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) to evaluate mobile network performance along the Bhubaneswar to Rourkela Highway and in Rourkela City. The tests, carried out from August 19 to 22, 2025, assessed various parameters including voice and data services across 2G, 3G, 4G,
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The initiatives focus on enhancing infrastructure, education, healthcare, and connectivity, including the launch of indigenous 4G services by BSNL and the establishment of semiconductor units. Modi emphasized the