Odisha Philatelists bring laurels in Dubai Stamp Fest

Bhubaneswar, January 27: Emirates 2022 World Stamp Exhibition was held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from January 19 to January 23. Organised by the Emirates Post Group in collaboration with the Emirates Philatelic Association, the International exhibition showcased some of the best collections in the world. The participation of five members of the Eastern India […]

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Odisha CM reviews COVID-19 situation

Bhubaneswar, January 27: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the State and advised the administration to be vigilant and continue the awareness programme in collaboration with Mission Shakti Odisha groups. The Chief Minister also emphasised on giving booster doses to senior citizens and frontline workers. The CM directed the administration […]

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Odisha Governor unfurls national flag on Republic Day

Bhubaneswar, January 26: Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal unfurled the national flag at the 73rd State-level Republic Day celebrations here on Wednesday. The function was held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was also present at the function. The State-level Republic Day Parade Ceremony was held at with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocol. The […]

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Pratibha Ray gets Padma Bhushan 

Bhubaneswar, January 25: As many as six eminent personalities from Odisha have been selected for the Padma Shri award. One will receive the Padma Bhushan award. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, para-athlete Pramod Bhagat (Sports), Aditya Prasad Dash (Science and Engineering), Narasingha Prasad Guru (Literature and Education), Shyamamani Devi […]

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Odisha Open 2022: Excitement galore amongst players & organisers

Bhubaneswar, January 24: Odisha Open Super 100, the first ever International badminton tournament of Badminton World Federation at Odisha soil is all set to be kicked off at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack on Tuesday. About 350 players from as many as 17 countries are participating in this tournament. While the preparations of this mega […]

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Panchayat elections: 8,648 nomination papers rejected

Bhubaneswar, January 23: As many as 8,648 nomination papers submitted by the candidates for three-tier elections to various positions in the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have been rejected during the scrutiny done on January 22, official said on Sunday. During the exercise, total 5,544 nominations filed for the election to Ward Member post were rejected […]

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Interactive session on WFP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, January 22: The United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) organised a multi stakeholder interactive and consultation session on food security in Odisha on digital mode in which more than 80 policy makers, Government officials, NGO partners, academicians, and corporate houses deliberated together. The objective of the session was to get feedback from different […]

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Unit 5 & 6 of OHPC’s Burla Power House put to commercial operation

Bhubaneswar, January 21: After rendering continuous service for more than 50 years, Unit 5 & 6 of Hirakud Power Station, Burla, recently undergone Renovation, Modernization & Uprating. On completion of the renovation work, both the Units have been put to commercial operation. The capacity of both the units have been enhanced from 37.5 MW to […]

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Statue of Subhash Chandra Bose to be installed at India Gate, says PM Modi

Delhi, January 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate. Till the grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is completed, the Prime Minister will unveil his Hologram statue on his birth anniversary on January 23. In a series of […]

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PM Modi inaugurates new Circuit House in Somnath, Gujarat 

Delhi, January 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new Circuit House in Somnath, Gujarat via video conferencing. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel among many others were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister congratulated the Government of Gujarat, the Somnath Temple Trust and devotees for the inauguration of Somnath […]

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