Cyclists from Odisha join ‘Say No to Firecrackers’ event

Bhubaneswar, November 3: SwitchON Foundation organised a State-wide cycling event, ‘Cycle with Lights’ Parade to create awareness on the harmful effects of bursting fire crackers for the third consecutive time, this year with cyclists from Odisha joining in too. The aim of the parade is to sensitise citizens about the harm firecrackers cause to the […]

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Odisha CM announces reduction of VAT of Rs 3 each on petrol & diesel

Bhubaneswar, November 4: In order to provide relief to general public from the rising fuel prices Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced reduction of VAT of Rs 3 each on petrol and diesel which will be applicable from midnight of November 5 (Friday). Yesterday, the Central Government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel […]

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On Diwali eve, Centre reduces excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 10

New Delhi, November 3: The Central Government on Wednesday announced a reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel, on the eve of Diwali. As per the decision, excise duty on petrol will go down by Rs 5 and that on diesel will reduce by Rs 10. The Centre has said the new prices will […]

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Aditya Kumar Mohapatra appointed as Orissa High Court Judge

Bhubaneswar, November 3: The Central Government on Wednesday notified the appointment of lawyer Aditya Kumar Mohapatra as judge of the Orissa High Court. The lawyer’s name was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice NV Ramana in a resolution on September 29. Notification regarding the appointment of Mohapatra […]

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90 DAV Chandrasekhar students qualify NEET-UG 2021

Bhubaneawar, November 2: As many as 90 students of DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur have qualified with mentionable ranks in the recently published prestigious NTA conducted NEET UG 2021. Anim Ayushman Senapati has scored 700 marks out of 720 and secured All India Rank (AIR) 165 and Category rank 34. Similarly, Sai Jyoti Mallick has scored […]

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Dhanteras gift: Odias residing outside can apply BH series registration in Odisha

Cuttack, November 2: In keeping with the spirit of Dhanteras, the State Transport Authority (STA) has decided to allow Odia people residing outside the State to apply for “Bharat” (BH) series registration in Odisha. “A vehicle purchased outside Odisha having Temporary Certificate Registration issued by Registering Authority of that State may be registered in Odisha […]

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Odisha records 49% growth rate in October-2021 GST collection

Bhubaneswar, November 2: The GST collection of Odisha continues to grow with a collection of Rs 3593.34 crore during October as against Rs 2428.27 crore collected during the same period last year registering a growth of 49 per cent. The growth rate achieved by Odisha is also the highest amongst major states for the second […]

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Nimapara Tehsildar lands in Vigilance net

Bhubaneswar, November 2: Vigilance sleuths on Tuesday launched simultaneous raids on the properties of Nimapara Tehsildar Ramachandra Jena at his houses in CDA in Cuttack and Kendrapara district after seizure of Rs 4.65 lakh from his possession. According to a Vigilance statement, at around 5 AM Jena, who was also holding the additional responsibility of […]

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates ITC Hotels’ ‘Welcomhotels Bhubaneswar’

Bhubaneawar, November 1: ITC Hotels on Monday announced the opening of “Welcomhotel Bhubaneswar”, the first LEED Platinum Certified Hotel in Odisha. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the latest addition to the Odisha’s hospitality destinations that promises to further enrich the vibrant tourism landscape of the State. Located in New Bhubaneswar, the hotel is conveniently placed […]

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Odisha CM inaugurates new RTO-1 building equipped with Smart Queue Management

Bhubaneswar, November 1: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated the newly built Annex Building of Odisha State Guest House and the New Building of RTO-1 (Regional Transport Office) equipped with Smart Queue Management inaugurated here. He also inaugurated the WelcomHotel at Dumuduma built by ITC group. The Annex Building of State Guest House is […]

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