‘Update e-service books of Govt employees by Nov 30 or lose salary’

Bhubaneswar, November 17: Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra on Wednesday directed all departments and districts to update the e-service books of all Government employees by November 30 of the current year. While chairing a meeting on digital mode from Lokseva Bhawan here, Mohapatra said the e-service book would facilitate quick and transparent delivery of pensionary […]

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Team Belgium arrives in Bhubaneswar for FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

Bhubaneswar, November 16: Team Belgium arrived on Tuesday afternoon for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021, set to begin from November 24. Grouped in Pool A, along with teams such as Chile, Malaysia, and South Africa, Belgium was looking at strong competition right from the start. “We have had an intense […]

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PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, witnesses Airshow

Sultanpur (UP), November 16: Prime Minister Narenda Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Purvanchal Expressway and witnessed the Airshow on the 3.2 km long airstrip constructed on the Expressway in Sultanpur district. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said while laying the foundation stone of Purvanchal Expressway three years ago, he did not imagine that one day […]

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3,488 criminals held in drive to execute NBWs in Odisha

Cuttack, November 16: At least 3,488 persons have been arrested in a special drive conducted from November 5 to 14 by the State Police to execute pending non-bailable warrants (NBWs) in Odisha. According to DGP Abhay, the highest 592 NBWs were executed in Balasore followed by 551 in Ganjam and 516 in Khurda district. “Total […]

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Bhubaneswar crosses 25 lakh COVID-19 Vaccination milestone

Bhubaneswar, November 15: Bhubaneswar – the Capital City of Odisha – has crossed yet another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination drive with the total vaccination crossing a whopping 25 lakh mark, said an official release. According to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), as on November 14, a total of 26,48,813 vaccine doses have been administered […]

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“Pained beyond words”, PM condoles demise of historian Babasaheb Purandare

New Delhi, November 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow on the demise of writer, historian and theatre personality, Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare. He recalled Purandare’s contribution in connecting coming generations to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Modi also posted his speech when the PM had addressed his centenary year programme a few months ago. […]

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Railways’ reservation system to be shut down for 6 hours for next 7 days

New Delhi, November 14: As part of the the Railways’ efforts to normalise passenger services and revert back in a phased manner to the pre-covid levels of service, the Railways Passenger Reservation System (PRS) will be shut down for six hours during the lean business hours of the night for next seven days, informed the Ministry […]

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Citizens join cyclothon braving inclement weather in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, November 14: Braving the inclement weather conditions cycle enthusiasts participated in a cyclothon on Sunday from KIIT Square to the top of the Sikharchandi Hills. The cyclothon was organised by Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) to promote non-motorised transport (NMT) so that the city would become clean and green. Today’s event was organized in […]

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Elephant tusk seized, one arrested in Odisha’s Bargarh

Bhubaneswar, November 14: The Special Task Force of the Odisha Crime Branch seized an elephant tusk and arrested a poacher on Saturday following a raid near Kendubhatta in Gaisilat block of Baragarh district, STF said on Sunday. Acting on a tipoff, the STF with the help of Padmapur Forest Range officials under Baragarh Forest Division […]

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Maharashtra crowned Champion at National Yogasana Championship in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, November 13: The first ever physical National Yogasana Sports Championships culminated here on Saturday. Maharashtra was crowned as overall champion while Tamil Nadu bagged the second position and West Bengal and Goa emerged as third at India’s first ever Physical National Yogasana Championships hosted by Odisha – The Sports Capital of India. Chief guest […]

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