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Odisha Records Highest Forest Land Diversion for Mining
Odisha has recorded the highest volume of forest land diversion for mining and non-forestry purposes over the last five years, according to information shared with the Lok Sabha. From
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Significant Growth: Odisha Records 104% Increase In Foreign Tourist Arrivals In 2023
Odisha’s inbound tourism sector has seen a remarkable resurgence, with foreign tourist visits (FTV) in 2023 surging by 104.2% compared to 2022. According to a statement presented in the
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Odisha Clinches Junior Men’s East Zone Hockey Title
In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Odisha’s junior men’s hockey team emerged victorious at the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men’s East Zone Championship, held in Kolkata on
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The Sacred Adhara Pana Ritual of Lord Jagannath and Siblings Today
Today marks the observance of the Adhara Pana ritual at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. This ceremony takes place the day after Suna Besha, when the
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Odisha Bags 3 Medals on Day 1 of National Para Athletics Championship
Odisha made a promising start at the 13th National Junior (U-19) & Sub-Junior (U-17) Para Athletics Championship 2024, held at Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore, Karnataka. The team clinched
![Weightlifting Wonder: Santa Sisters Of Odisha Steal Show With 5 Medals At Asmita Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting Zonal League](https://odiasamaj.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MixCollage-13-Jul-2024-04-27-PM-7301-300x170.jpg)
Weightlifting Wonder: Santa Sisters Of Odisha Steal Show With 5 Medals At Asmita Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting Zonal League
There are two weightlifting girls in Odisha with identical names – Mina Santa. They are cousins and belong to Umarkote Municipality of Nabarangpur district. Both are national medalists and