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Ministry of Mines launches seventh tranche of critical and strategic mineral auctions with 19 blocks

Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the 7th tranche of e-auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks on 23 March 2026, offering 19 blocks in 10 States, with Bihar offering the most (4).

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha CM unveils 141 water projects worth ₹2,612 crore on World Water Day, launches 'Bindu' chatbot

On World Water Day, 22 March 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled 141 water resources projects worth ₹2,612 crore in Bhubaneswar and launched the pilot of 'Bindu', an AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha sets Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Pakhala

On Pakhala Dibasa, 20 March 2026, Odisha Tourism set a Guinness World Record for the largest serving of fermented rice (Pakhala), with 1,174 kg prepared in a single vessel from 850 kg of rice at Panthanivas, Bhubaneswar.

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💹 Economy 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha's SLSWCA approves 23 industrial projects worth ₹4,510.65 crore with 10,122 jobs

Odisha's State Level Single Window Clearance Authority on 17 March 2026 approved 23 industrial investment proposals worth ₹4,510.65 crore, expected to create 10,122 jobs across 11 districts.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Odisha Important

Fire in trauma ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack kills 12 patients

A fire in the trauma care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack in the early hours of 16 March 2026 killed 12 patients by the next day; PM Modi announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for each deceased.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Odisha

Odisha: 34.24 lakh farmers get ₹684 crore in PM-KISAN 22nd instalment

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on 13 March 2026 that about 34.24 lakh farmers in the State received ₹684 crore under the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment.

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💹 Budget & Taxation 📍 Odisha Must know

NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026: Odisha tops major states again; Arunachal leads NE and Himalayan states

NITI Aayog released the second Fiscal Health Index on 11 March 2026 in New Delhi; Odisha topped the 18 major states with a score of 73.1 and Arunachal Pradesh led the 10 North-Eastern and Himalayan states.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Odisha

TDB backs Cuttack start-up BabyCue's DiaCue kit for rapid diagnosis of childhood diarrhoea

The Technology Development Board under DST announced on 9 March 2026 financial support to BabyCue Pvt Ltd, Cuttack (Odisha), to commercialise DiaCue, a paper-based kit that tells bacterial from non-bacterial diarrhoea in children.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Odisha Important

Amit Shah attends CISF's 57th Raising Day at Mundali, Odisha; force to secure ports

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was chief guest at the 57th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Mundali, Odisha, on 6 March 2026.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Odisha Important

NHAI awards HAM contracts for 111-km six-lane Capital Region Ring Road around Bhubaneswar

NHAI issued Letters of Award on 3 March 2026 for the 111-km six-lane access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, from Rameshwar to Tangi, in three packages under the Hybrid Annuity Mode.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Odisha Important

DRDO completes three successive flight trials of VSHORADS off Odisha

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, announced on 27 February 2026.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 Odisha Important

₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty approved at Paradip Port

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved a ₹797.17 crore dedicated jetty for green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port, Odisha, on 25 February 2026.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Important

Department of Posts releases a set of 8 commemorative stamps on 'Puppets of India'

The Department of Posts released a set of eight commemorative postage stamps on 'Puppets of India' at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 13 February 2026.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Chhattisgarh Important

Amit Shah reviews Left Wing Extremism in Raipur with five states; reiterates Naxal-free India before 31 March 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 8 February 2026 and said India will be completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Odisha

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 successfully test-fired from Chandipur

India successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.

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💹 Banking & RBI 📍 Odisha

President Murmu addresses Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar, links fintech to gender justice

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Black Swan Summit India, organised by the Odisha government with the Global Finance and Technology Network, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

UPSC notifies 933 Civil Services vacancies for 2026, removes centre caps for PwBD candidates

The Union Public Service Commission announced on 5 February 2026 that its 2026 notifications carry 933 Civil Services and 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies, with no cap on exam centre capacity for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Odisha Must know

DRDO successfully demonstrates Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology off Odisha coast

DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast at about 10:45 am on 3 February 2026.

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🏆 National Awards 📍 Odisha

Paradip Port Authority wins first prize at MoPSW Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025

Paradip Port Authority won the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 of the Ports Ministry, presented by Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on 3 February 2026.

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💹 Budget & Taxation 📍 India Must know

Budget 2026-27 launches Biopharma SHAKTI, ISM 2.0, Rare Earth Corridors and container scheme

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, announced Biopharma SHAKTI with ₹10,000 crore over five years, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in four states and a ₹10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India Must know

Budget 2026-27: record ₹2.93 lakh crore rail capex, seven high-speed corridors, Dankuni–Surat freight corridor

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, gave Indian Railways a record capital expenditure of ₹2,93,030 crore and announced seven high-speed rail corridors and a new Dankuni–Surat dedicated freight corridor.

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💹 Economy 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha Cabinet approves Kalyani Group's ₹17,250 crore manufacturing complex in Dhenkanal

The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on 31 January 2026 approved the Kalyani Group's ₹17,250 crore integrated automotive, aerospace and defence components manufacturing complex at Gajamara in Dhenkanal district.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Odisha

CCRAS and Berhampur University sign MoU to digitise rare Ayurvedic palm-leaf manuscripts

On 31 January 2026 the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and Berhampur University, Odisha, agreed to digitise and catalogue rare Ayurvedic manuscripts kept at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre.

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🏅 Hockey 📍 Odisha Important

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers win Men's Hockey India League 2026, beating Ranchi Royals 3-2

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the Men's Hockey India League final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 26 January 2026, with Belgian drag-flicker Alexander Hendrickx scoring twice.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha launches Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme; foundation laid for 118 schools

On 7 January 2026 at Banpur in Khurda district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme and laid foundation stones for 118 schools, the start of a ₹12,000 crore first phase covering 2,200 schools.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Odisha

Paradip Port Authority marks 65th Port Foundation Day

On 3 January 2026 in Paradip, Odisha, the Paradip Port Authority marked its 65th Port Foundation Day with the 21st Paradip Marathon; Chairman P. L. Haranadh said it is now India's largest major port by rated capacity.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha launches 'Sweekruti' umbrella scheme for transgender welfare

The Odisha government launched 'Sweekruti' on 1 January 2026, a rights-based umbrella scheme run by the SSEPD department for the education, livelihood, health and legal support of transgender persons.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Odisha Important

Cabinet approves ₹1,526 crore upgrade of NH-326 Mohana–Koraput section in Odisha

The Union Cabinet on 31 December 2025 approved widening the Mohana–Koraput section of NH-326 in southern Odisha to two lanes with paved shoulders on EPC mode, at ₹1,526.21 crore.

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🎓 Education 📍 Odisha

Odisha CM opens 52nd State-Level Children's Science Exhibition in Keonjhar

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 52nd State-Level Children's Science Exhibition (Baal Baigyanik Pradarshani) at D.N. High School, Keonjhar, on 27 December 2025.

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🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Odisha

Odisha CM inaugurates three-day Gonasika-Keonjhar Mahotsav 2025

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day Gonasika-Keonjhar Mahotsav 2025 at the foothills of Gonasika in Keonjhar district on the evening of 26 December 2025.

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