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Odisha’s Survey on Social and Educational Conditions of Backward Classes

May 2, 2023

Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes (OSCBC) has initiated a survey on the social and educational conditions of backward classes, which began on May 1 and will continue until May 27. This survey is the first of its kind for ..

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Bihan Mela

May 1, 2023

Bihan Mela is a unique festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district since 2019. Literally meaning “seed festival,” it is a celebration of the indigenous crops and varieties grown by the farmers in the region. Participation in ..

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World Bank Loan for Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth Program

April 4, 2023

Odisha, a state located on the east coast of India, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, with cyclones hitting the state every 15 months on average and a coastline of 480 km exposed to tsunami risk. In response to these ..

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What is Utkala Dibasa?

April 1, 2023

Odisha Day, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is a significant day for the Indian state of Odisha. Celebrated on 1 April every year, the day commemorates the formation of the state as a separate entity out of Bihar and Orissa ..

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What is Arribada?

March 5, 2023

Olive Ridley turtles are a globally recognized species for their synchronized nesting behavior, also known as arribadas. This endangered species is primarily found in the warm and tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are the second-smallest and ..

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1,300 year-old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha

March 1, 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India recently discovered a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa near Jagannath temple located in Puri. The stupa was discovered during a mining operation. Khondalite stone is mined here. It is a metamorphic rock and was used in the ..

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