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Odisha tourism shines at IITM-Hyderabad, wins “Best Wildlife Conservation Effort in India” award

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 9 (UNI) Odisha Tourism marked a strong presence at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Hyderabad, showcasing the State’s diverse natural, cultural, and sustainable tourism experiences.
A proud highlight for the State was the conferment of the “Best Wildlife Conservation Effort in India” award, recognising Odisha’s exemplary initiatives in protecting wildlife habitats, conserving endangered species, and promoting sustainable tourism across ecologically sensitive regions.
From preserving the rich biodiversity of Similipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, and Satkosia Tiger Reserve to globally acclaimed conservation efforts for Olive Ridley turtles breeding grounds at Gahirmatha and Rushikulya, Odisha continues to set national benchmarks in ecotourism and environmental stewardship.
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Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak seeks special central relief package for flood-hit Arunachal

14 Jul 2026 | 9:22 PM

Itanagar, July 14 (UNI) Rajya Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh, Tai Tagak, on Tuesday urged the Central Government to sanction a special relief and rehabilitation package for flood-ravaged Arunachal Pradesh, saying the scale of devastation caused by recent flash floods and landslides is beyond the State Government's capacity to manage alone.

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Vishwanath Pandit Central Library inaugurated, set to become Odisha’s premier knowledge hub

14 Jul 2026 | 9:08 PM

Katak, July 14 (UNI) Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Tuesday inaugurated the Rs 42-crore Vishwanath Pandit Central Library in Katak, describing the state-of-the-art facility as a landmark institution poised to emerge as Odisha’s premier knowledge and research hub.

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Arunachal, Norwegian firm ink pact for India's first river kinetic energy project

14 Jul 2026 | 9:01 PM

Itanagar, July 14 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian company Tidal Sail AS for the implementation of a 500 kW River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Project, paving the way for India's first river kinetic energy demonstration plant in the state.

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North Eastern Space Applications Centre has evolved into a vital institution: Jitendra Singh

14 Jul 2026 | 9:00 PM

Umiam, Jul 14 (UNI) union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) has evolved into a vital institution supporting both national strategic priorities and the socio-economic development of the North Eastern Region through the application of space technology.

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AAPSU constitutes panel to monitor Spl Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal

14 Jul 2026 | 8:55 PM

Itanagar, July 14 (UNI) The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' union (AAPSU) has constituted an eight-member committee to study, oversee and monitor the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted across the state.

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