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The state has nearly bridged the gap with the national per-capita income. In 2003, its per-capita income was 60% of the national average, and today, its close to 90%. This convergence was possible as Odishas economy grew faster (7.4%) than the national average (6.2%). Its population growth rate has slowed to 0.6% a year, compared to 0.9% for the nation.

Bhubaneswar: For Odisha, the period between 2025 and 2029 is going to be a game changer, Nabin Odisha and 5T chairman V K Pandian said as he spoke on .

Weather News LIVE: The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in several regions across the country including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Read Latest Weather Forecast on News18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Odisha following the horrific train accident in which nearly 300 people died.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said the horrific train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district was the “biggest of the century” and a proper investigation was needed to get to the truth.

Diwali today is one of the most famous festivals and many countries across the globe have started celebrating it. This year, according to the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on October 24, 2022. While diyas, fairy-lights, lamps, firecrackers and rangoli are common sights on Diwali, the Hindu festival is celebrated in different ways all around the globe.

The storm will move north-northeastwards and cross Bangladesh's coast between Tinkona Island and Sandwip around Tuesday early morning, the department added.