International Lecture on Cancer Awareness Held at Maa Manikeshwari University

Bhawanipatna: An international lecture was held at the Department of Zoology of Maa Manikeshwari University, Bhawanipatna, on Monday, focusing on cancer awareness and prevention. The lecture was presented by Dr. Reeti Behera, a renowned scientist from the United States, who shared her insights on the scientific causes of cancer and various preventive measures that individuals […]

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MoU Signed Between MMU, NAWO to Promote Women’s Empowerment

Bhawanipatna: In a landmark initiative aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women, Maa Manikeshwari University (MMU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Alliance of Women (NAWO). The agreement was formally signed by Dr. Nibedita Nath, Acting Vice-Chancellor of MMU, and renowned social activist Pramila Swain, who serves as the Secretary […]

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Over Rs 100 crore GST fraud busted in Odisha; 27 fake firms under scanner

Bhubaneswar, July 24: In a major breakthrough, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Bhubaneswar Zone has unearthed a significant case of tax evasion involving creation and operation of multiple fake firms. DGGI has arrested the lady involved in fraudulent transactions related to Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth several crores of rupees. The total value […]

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Major IAS Reshuffle In Odisha: Hemant Sharma new ACS, I&PR Dept 

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The Odisha Government on Tuesday undertook a sweeping reshuffle of senior bureaucratic positions across various departments in the State. Hemant Sharma (IAS: RR-1995), Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Industries Department and Chairman, IPICOL, will now also hold the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Information & Public Relations Department. Sanjeeb […]

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11 more Odisha blocks declared Aspirational Blocks by NITI Aayog

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The NITI Aayog has declared 11 more blocks of Odisha as Aspirational Blocks, said an official release. According to a communique issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, of the total 11 blocks declared as Aspirational Blocks, five are from Keonjhar district and six are from Mayurbhanj district. The Aspirational Blocks Programme is […]

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Minor girl student set on fire in Odisha’s Puri, shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, July 19: Little seems to have changed on the ground for women and their safety in the State India after self-immolation of a college student in Balasore. A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by three miscreants in Bayabar village under Balanga police station of Puri district on Saturday morning, leaving her in critical […]

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Odisha approves 8 industrial projects worth Rs 1.51 lakh crore 

Bhubaneswar, June 16, 2025: In a major boost to the state’s economy, the 41st High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday approved as many as eight transformative industrial projects worth Rs 1,51,239.50 crore, with the potential to create over 60,200 job opportunities. The projects, spread across six districts […]

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MMU Only Varsity from Odisha to Ink MoU with RIS for Research Collaboration

New Delhi/Bhawanipatna: Maa Manikeshwari University (MMU), Bhawanipatna, has reportedly become the only university from Odisha to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) for research collaboration. The MoU was signed as part of the G20-linked University Connect Hub Programme, during an international academic gathering held in […]

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Odisha Government Cancels Leave for IPS Officers Amid National Crisis

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Government of Odisha’s Home Department has issued a directive to cancel all leaves, training, and leave travel concessions (LTC) for IPS officers in the state. The decision was conveyed through a memorandum issued by Trilochan Majhi, IAS, Additional Secretary to Government, on 9th May 2025. The memorandum, addressed to […]

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Warlike Conditions: Odisha Govt Cancels Leaves for Senior Officials

Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating crisis on the western border of the country, the Government of Odisha’s General Administration & P.G. Department has issued a directive to cancel all previously sanctioned leaves for the Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs), Collectors, and District Magistrates (DMs). The decision was communicated by Manoj Kumar Mohanty, IAS, Additional Secretary […]

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