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Odisha submits Rs 4.62cr action plan to build drug-free state

Odisha submits Rs 4.62cr action plan to build drug-free state

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has submitted Rs 4.62 crore ‘State Action Plan for 2026-27’ to the Centre under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), seeking approval to expand anti-drug awareness, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation efforts across the state. The proposal, prepared by...

OES

OES holds seminar on urban rooftop gardening

Bhubaneswar: Kitchen gardening has become increasingly popular due to rapid urbanisation, rising food prices, and growing awareness about healthy eating and environmental sustainability. It is the practice of growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowering and medicinal plants in limited spaces such as balconies, terraces, rooftops, windowsills,...

BMC

Ahead of Rath Yatra, BMC launches cleanliness drive

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Rath Yatra, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Sunday launched a cleanliness campaign titled ‘Adopt Cleanliness, Eliminate Disease’ in order to ensure a hygienic and welcoming environment for thousands of devotees travelling to Puri. The campaign was formally inaugurated by BMC Mayor...

Disability

‘Disability data is about human rights, dignity’

Bhubaneswar: Disability data is not merely about statistics—it is about human rights, dignity, and equal opportunity. Every person deserves to be counted, recognised, and included, said Swabhiman Founder Sruti Mohapatra at the ongoing four-day public exhibition in the Lalit Kala Akademi, which creatively combines contemporary...

BMC

BMC launched ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Sunday also launched the ‘Catch the Rain’ awareness campaign as part of the nationwide water conservation initiative of the National Water Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The campaign aims to promote rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and sustainable water...

Jatia gang

Three members of ‘Jatia’ gang held

Bhubaneswar: Kharvelnagar police arrested three alleged members of the notorious bike-borne ‘Jatia’ gang, officials said Sunday. During the operation, police seized six mobile phones, a motorcycle and a sharp weapon from the accused. The accused were identified as Bikash Sahani (27), Nikhil Kumar Samal (22),...

 

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