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Odisha Hate Speech Law: 7 Years Jail & "50 K Fine Recommended
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (251+ words) Odisha Law Commission proposes the Hate Speech Act 2026. Offences may attract up to 7 years jail and "50, 000 fine. Learn about the non-bailable provisions The Odisha State Law Commission (OSLC) has presented its recommendations for the Odisha Hate Speech and Hate Crimes…...
NALCO Hosts Prestigious PSU Badminton Tournament
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (206+ words) NALCO hosts All India Public Sector Badminton Tournament 2026 in Bhubaneswar with 200+ players from major PSUs competing at KIIT Stadium The All India Public Sector Badminton Tournament commenced today in Bhubaneswar, with National Aluminium Company Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the…...
Madhusudan Das: The First Odia Barrister & Legal Pioneer
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (495+ words) Explore the life of Madhusudan Das, Odisha's first barrister, legal pioneer, and social reformer who championed justice and uplifted the Odia community Michael Madhusudan Datta (1824-1876) was a popular 19th-century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was a convert to Christianity from…...
IFI Foundation Launches Stroke Awareness Campaign
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (343+ words) On World Health Day 2026, IFI Foundation launched a youth-led stroke awareness campaign in Odisha, promoting early detection, prevention, and timely action Strengthening its vision to ignite a widespread public health movement against the growing burden of non-communicable diseases like stroke…...
Tradition vs. Imitation: The Changing Face of Odia Culture
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (850+ words) Explore the shift in Odisha's social celebrations. From simple rituals to extravagant 'Bollywood-style' weddings, analyze the impact on cultural identity and debt. Explore the shift in Odisha's social celebrations. From simple rituals to extravagant "Bollywood-style' weddings, analyze the impact on…...
Bhubaneswar Metro Project Cancelled
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (229+ words) The government of Odisha has decided to terminate the Bhubaneswar metro rail project. The state cabinet clarified that the project is unlikely to deliver the anticipated benefits and will not attract the expected volume of passengers. In light of the…...
Odisha Appoints 14 Vice Chancellors After Long Delay
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (368+ words) Odisha appoints 14 new Vice Chancellors across state universities to address faculty shortages, improve governance, and strengthen higher education reforms On Monday, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati appointed 14 vice chancellors (VCs) for prominent state-run universities, concluding a lengthy selection process that…...
NALCO FY26 Performance: Record-Breaking Production & Sales
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (367+ words) NALCO reports its best-ever performance in FY 2025-26. Explore record bauxite excavation, alumina production, and metal sales figures from the Navratna giant Bhubaneswar, April 2: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reported its best-ever financial year performance in 202526, achieving record production and…...
Obtuse Angle: B. P. Acharya's Bureaucratic Satire Reviewed
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (300+ words) Explore B. P. Acharya's "Obtuse Angle.' A witty, insightful review of how a seasoned civil servant uses cartoons to critique Indian bureaucracy Book Name: Obtuse Angle: A Bureaucrat's Journey Through Cartoons Auhtor: B. P. Acharya "Obtuse Angle" by B. P. Acharya is not just a book'it…...
Utkal Divas 2026: Odisha's Cultural Pride
1+ week, 1+ day ago (991+ words) Odisha Plus Utkal Divas highlights Odisha's linguistic identity, rich culture, and development journey. Explore challenges of language preservation, migration, and inclusive growth Every year on April 1, Odisha celebrates Utkal Divas, commemorating the historic formation of the state in 1936 on a…...