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April 17, 2026
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Odisha Opposition Parties Protest Against Transfer of Palasa-Ichchapuram to South Coast Railway

Opposition parties in Odisha, including BJD, Congress, and Left, protested at the East Coast Railway headquarters, demanding the cancellation of the transfer of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section to South Coast...

April 17, 2026
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Odisha’s Opposition Parties Protest Against ‘Weakening’ of East Coast Railway

Ten non-BJP parties in Odisha, including Congress and BJD, protested against the central government's actions perceived as weakening the East Coast Railway Zone.

April 17, 2026
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Opposition Rallies for Return of Waltair Division to ECoR in Odisha

In Bhubaneswar, representatives from 11 opposition parties in Odisha gathered to demand the return of the Waltair Railway Division to the East Coast Railway zone and address various railway...

April 14, 2026
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President Droupadi Murmu Set for First Visit to Rourkela on April 21

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Rourkela for the first time on April 21, inaugurating development projects worth Rs 158 crore during her stay.

April 13, 2026
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President to Launch Several Projects in Rourkela on April 21

President Droupadi Murmu is set to inaugurate several projects in Rourkela on April 21, including the Rourkela One project and a recreational park.

April 7, 2026
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Census 2027: Odisha Village Misidentified as Part of Chhattisgarh in House Listing

Concerns have arisen in Jharsuguda district as parts of a village are incorrectly recorded under Chhattisgarh during the 2027 Census house-listing exercise.

April 3, 2026
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Video of Modi Lookalike Misrepresented as PM Addressing LPG Crisis in Rourkela

A viral video claiming to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an LPG shortage in Rourkela actually features his lookalike, Sadananda Naik.

April 2, 2026
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Odisha Government Establishes District Planning Committees in 30 Districts

The Odisha government has appointed ministers and MLAs as chairpersons of District Planning Committees across 30 districts to enhance local governance and planning.

March 25, 2026
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Odisha Assembly Approves ₹2,271 Crore Budget for Revenue and Disaster Management Despite Opposition Boycott

The Odisha Legislative Assembly has approved a budget of ₹2,271 crore for the Revenue and Disaster Management Department for the fiscal year 2026-27, amid a boycott by opposition parties.

March 21, 2026
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Dilip Ray Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in Rourkela Following Rajya Sabha Election Victory

Dilip Ray, a senior BJP leader, was warmly welcomed by supporters in Rourkela after winning the Rajya Sabha elections, where he addressed allegations and outlined his plans.