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Odisha: Shaktikanta Das visits World Skill Center, reviews advanced training infra

04/04/202604/04/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Principal Secretary-2, Shaktikanta Das, on Saturday visited the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, reaffirming the growing national focus on advanced skill development as a cornerstone of India’s economic transformation. Das reviewed WSC’s state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in Vertical Transportation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Beauty & Wellness, and the […]

Odisha tops IndiaSkills 2025-26, gets 57 medals

03/04/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 3: Odisha has emerged as the top-performing State at the IndiaSkills 2025-26, securing the highest medal tally in the country with a total of 57 medals. The closing ceremony of the national championship was held at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Congratulating the winners, Skill Development and Technical Education Sampad […]

Odisha CM joins national Census 2027; completes digital self-enumeration

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Bhubaneswar, April 3: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday participated in the first phase of Census 2027 by completing his self-enumeration at his official residence in Bhubaneswar. Highlighting the significance of the exercise, Majhi observed correct statistics and well-thought-out planning are essential for building a strong and progressive state and nation. “In this context, […]

Odisha: BJP names Manomhan Samal, Sujeet Kumar for Rajya Sabha elections

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Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named State unit president Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Odisha. The decision reflects the party’s emphasis on organisational strength and regional representation. Samal, a seasoned organisational leader and state BJP president, brings grassroots experience and […]

Odisha’s Bolangir and Bargarh declared Naxal-Free districts

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Bhubaneswar, March 1: The Odisha Police has achieved a historic milestone in its sustained anti-Naxal operations across the State. Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, has officially declared Bolangir district and Bargarh district as Naxal-free districts. It is noteworthy that today, in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, which borders Bargarh district, 15 Maoists laid down […]

Odisha: Cuttack Mines official caught taking Rs 30k bribe from coal vendor

24/02/202603/03/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, February 24: Vigilance sleuths on Tuesday apprehended Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle while demanding and taking bribe of Rs 30,000 from a licenced coal vendor in order to allow him to run his coal depot smoothly and grant permission to transport coal. Following the trap, simultaneous searches were being conducted at […]

Odisha: ECoR upgrades two important Express Trains with modern LHB coaches

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Bhubaneswar, February 24: In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, comfort and overall travel experience, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to replace the conventional coaches of two important Intercity Express trains with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches from February 25. Details of the trains to be upgraded with LHB coaches with […]

Odisha Reinforces Urban Housing Mission with PMAY-Urban BANDHU; 50 Acres of State Land to Be Earmarked Annually

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Bhubaneswar, February 21: In a significant move to accelerate affordable housing in urban areas, the Government of Odisha has introduced PMAY-Urban BANDHU (Beneficiary Assistance for Nurturing Development of Housing Units) in the Financial Budget 2026–27, a focused initiative designed to strengthen and expand the reach of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban. PMAY-Urban BANDHU has […]

Odisha to admit 1,300 students into 4-Year ITEP through NCET 2026; Applications open till March 10

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Bhubaneswar, February 20: The Higher Education Department has notified that admissions into the four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27 will be conducted through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. In Odisha, admission into ITEP from the academic session 2026–27 onwards shall be based strictly on NCET scores. The programme […]

Odisha: ECOR GM inspects Nayagarh-Jakhapura Section of Khurda Road Division

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Bhubaneswar, February 20: East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Friday conducted a comprehensive safety inspection of the Nayagarh–Jakhapura section under Khurda Road division, to review the safety standards, infrastructure condition and operational efficiency across key railway installations. He was accompanied by Khurda Riad Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Alok Tripathi, along with Principal Heads […]