Railway stations across ECoR illuminate in red to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month 

Bhubaneswar, October 30: As part of the observance of Dyslexia Awareness Month, railway stations across the East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been illuminated in red colour under the “Go Red” campaign, symbolising solidarity with individuals living with Dyslexia and spreading awareness about this often-misunderstood learning difference. The campaign focuses on changing the narrative around Dyslexia […]

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Odisha: Two-day workshop on PALNA initiative begins in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, October 30: A two-day consultation meeting-cum-workshop for successful implementation of PALNA scheme in the State. The objective of the PALNA scheme is to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months – 6 years), nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring and immunisation. Crèche […]

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Experts discuss ways to win against kidney disease as over 18,800 patients now under active dialysis in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, October 29: With successful roll out of free dialysis services throughout the State, the Odisha Government on Thursday organised a brainstorming session for situational analysis, management, control and prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the State. Currently, more than 18,800 patients were under active dialysis in Government facilities. Besides, many patients are also […]

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Odisha: NCB nabs drug trafficker with 171 kgs ganja after hot pursuit in Mayurbhanj district

Bhubaneswar, October 30: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Bhubaneswar Zonal Unit on Thursday said that it has apprehended a drug trafficker and seized 171 kgs of ganja from his possession following a raid at Karanjia of Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday. The ganja was being trafficked in a Tata Curvv vehicle when it was interpreted by […]

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Tejeswar demands inclusion of ‘Khandayat’ community in Central OBC list

Bhubaneswar, October 29: Senior BJP leader Tejeswar Parida on Wednesday met National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Chairperson Hansraj Gangaram Ahir here and presented a memorandum demanding inclusion of ‘Khandayat’ community in the Central OBC list. NCBC Chairperson Ahir, along with Member Bhuvan Bhushan Kamal, and Secretary Meeta Rajivlocha conducted a public hearing at the […]

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32 trains cancelled, seven regulated for yard remodeling work at Shalimar station; Check list here

Bhubaneswar, October 29: The Railways on Wednesday informed that at 32 trains will remain cancelled while seven trains will be short terminated and short originated for the yard remodeling work of Shalimar station in Kharagpur division of South Eastern Railway. Cancellation of trains:  1. 22853 Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Express, on 11.11.2025, 18.11.2025 2. 22854 Visakhapatnam- Shalimar Express, […]

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Vigilance Observance Week: ECoR holds stakeholders’ meet on transparency in railway operations

Bhubaneswar, October 29: As part of the ongoing observance of the Vigilance Observance Week, the Vigilance Department of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Wednesday organised a stakeholders’ meeting to reinforce the importance of integrity, transparency, and collective responsibility in railway operations. The session was chaired by ECoR SDGM & Chief Vigilance Officer A.K. Chaturvedi. […]

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19,000 people of 44 blocks, ULBs affected by cyclone Montha in Odisha: Minister

Bhubaneswar, October 29: Around 19,000 people in 33 blocks and 11 urban local bodies (ULBs) have been affected by the cyclonic storm Montha in the State, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sursh Puajri on Wednesday. Notably, severe cyclonic storm Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanan coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south […]

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Tax official lands in Vigilance net in Odisha’s Titilagarh

Bhubaneswar, October 29: Odisha vigilance on Tuesday apprehended Umakanta Mahakur, Assistant Commissioner of CT & GST, Titilagarh while allegedly demanding and taking bribe Rs 12,000 from a businessman to waive off penalty imposed on him for not payment of professional tax for three financial years. The incident reported at a time when Government and PSU […]

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Cyclone Montha: ECoR opens helpdesks for passengers

Bhubaneswar, October 28: In view of the approaching Cyclone ‘Montha’ and to ensure the safety of passengers and train operations, Khurda Road Division and Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has opened helpdesks at different places. While Khurda Road Division has opened helpdesks at Palasa, Khurda Road and Bhubaneswar stations, the Waltair Division […]

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