Odisha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the operationalisation of 20 new National Waterways over the next five years, starting with the Rs 12,204-crore National Waterway 5 in Odisha. This project aims to connect mineral-rich areas to major ports, easing logistics and boosting the state's maritime potential. Officials highlight its role in reducing transport costs and emissions.
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Odisha's Koraput district administration has imposed a complete ban on non-vegetarian food sales on Republic Day, sparking claims of constitutional rights violations from locals. The directive, issued by the district collector, cites administrative guidelines for uniform observance of the national occasion.
Electrification work has begun in Subarnapur village in Odisha's Ganjam district following Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's directive. Officials have started installing 30 electric poles and a 25-kVA transformer. The project is expected to be completed in seven to ten days.