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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bhubaneswar, February 20: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has recorded impressive growth in freight loading during April–January 2025-26, handling 199.50 Million Tonnes (MT) of major commodities as against 181.24 MT during the corresponding period of 2024-25. This steady increase reflects the Zone’s strong operational performance and its crucial role in supporting key sectors of the […]
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Bhubaneswar, February 20: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday presented a Rs 3.10 lakh crore State budget for the financial year 2026–27, outlining the BJP Government’s roadmap for growth, welfare, and infrastructure expansion. The capital outlay stands at Rs 72,100 crore, accounting for 6.5% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and 23.3% of […]
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Bhubaneswar, February 15: In a major achievement, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has completed the installation of comprehensive, state-of-the-art safety and emergency management systems in Tunnel No. 07 of the Khurda Road–Balangir Rail Line Project. The Tunnel–7, measuring 1,975 metres and located between Purunakatak and Charichhak in Boudh district, recently achieved a major construction milestone […]
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