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Finance Minister to Unveil Heritage Book and Reopened Lighthouse in Southern India
Chennai, June 25: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to participate in a series of cultural and heritage-focused engagements in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, underscoring the government’s commitment to preserving India’s rich historical legacy and promoting cultural tourism. As part of her visit, the Finance Minister will launch a heritage-themed publication highlighting the historical,…
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Government’s PSU Disinvestment Drive Raises Over INR 25,000 Crore in 2026
New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has mobilised more than ₹25,000 crore through stake sales in public sector undertakings (PSUs) via the Offer for Sale (OFS) route so far in 2026, marking the highest fundraising exercise through PSU disinvestment in over a decade. According to market data compiled by Prime Database, the Centre…
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Investment, Jobs and Infrastructure Drive West Bengal’s FY27 Budget Vision
Kolkata, June 25: West Bengal’s FY 2026-27 Budget marks a significant shift towards an investment-driven growth strategy, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, industrial expansion, technology-led innovation, and job creation, according to recent analyses of the state’s fiscal roadmap. The budget, presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, outlines a comprehensive vision to transform West…
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Hon’ble CM Pushes AI-Powered Maritime Security for Safer Odisha Coastline
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday emphasized the need for leveraging advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to strengthen maritime security and ensure a safer coastline for the state. Addressing the 14th Multi-Agency Maritime Security Group (MAMSG) Policy Meeting held in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said that the high-level…
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Tamil Nadu Gas Leak Tragedy: Odisha Woman Succumbs, Death Toll Rises to Eight
Keonjhar/Chennai, June 24 (UDN): The death toll in the Tamil Nadu gas leak tragedy involving migrant workers from Odisha has risen to eight following the death of another critically injured woman worker from Keonjhar district on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Subasini Juang, a resident of Balisahi under Sunapentha village in Keonjhar district. She…
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Rajasthan Pushes Ahead with Pachpadra Refinery Project
Jaipur, June 24: Rajasthan Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the Pachpadra Refinery project and stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the project soon, signalling the nearing completion of one of the state’s key industrial developments. The Chief Minister assessed construction and operational readiness of the refinery, which is considered a…
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Hockey India Congratulates Savita Punia on Being Awarded Padma Shri
New Delhi, June 24: Hockey India has congratulated former India women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia on being conferred the Padma Shri, describing the recognition as a “richly deserved honour” for her outstanding contribution to Indian hockey. The national federation said Savita’s journey reflects dedication, discipline and consistent excellence at the highest level of international…
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Assam Pushes Infrastructure Push to Enable Six-Hour Statewide Connectivity
Guwahati, June 24: The Assam government is planning to significantly upgrade its road infrastructure with a network of expressways and high-speed corridors aimed at enabling travel across the state within a six-hour radius. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen connectivity, reduce travel time and improve economic integration between key urban centres,…
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Odisha’s ‘Golden Egg’ Enters Europe as Balangir Firm Exports First Dried Egg Powder Consignment to Austria
Bhubaneswar/Balangir, June 24 (UDN): In a landmark achievement for India’s agricultural and processed food export sector, Odisha has successfully exported the country’s first-ever consignment of dried whole egg powder to Austria, marking a significant breakthrough in India’s efforts to expand value-added food exports to premium global markets. Representational image The maiden shipment, comprising 22.6 metric…
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ACS Reviews Progress of Proposed Haridaspur–Vizianagaram Fourth Railway Line Project
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): Revenue and Disaster Management Department Additional Chief Secretary Aravind Kumar Padhi on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the proposed fourth railway line project between Haridaspur in Odisha and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh, underscoring the importance of timely implementation of the strategically significant rail corridor. During the review meeting, Padhee assessed the…
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