Cuttack & Bhubaneswar residents could live 2.7 years longer if Odisha Govt meets WHO air quality standards

Bhubaneshwar, September 7: In a first of its kind campaign, concerned citizens across Odisha have joined hands to demand that the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) mandatorily issue timely health advisories publicly, to alert citizens on ‘bad air’ days, which will help save vulnerable groups from severe health impacts of air pollution. Bad air days are […]

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Odisha CM seeks 95% vaccine allocation for State at PM video meet 

Bhubaneswar, July 16: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sought 95 per cent vaccine allocation for the State. In a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other State Chief Ministers on Friday, Chief Minister Patnaik raised the issue of vaccination in the State. The Chief Minister said that Odisha has been performing very well […]

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UNICEF organises virtual orientation programme on COVID in Odisha’s 3 tribal districts

Bhubaneswar, July 15: The UNICEF Odisha on Thursday organised a virtual orientation programme of media personnel on the existing COVID situation especially in tribal districts of Nabarangpur, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj. Participating as a panelist in the orientation programme, Rajinder Chaudhry, ADG Odisha Region under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting highlighted the need to remove vaccine […]

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MGM Foundation donates EzeCheck devices to BMC

Bhubaneswar, July 14: The MGM Foundation, the CSR arm of MGM Minerals Limited, on Wednesday donated 10 EzeCheck devices to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) as its support to make preventive healthcare accessible to people from all walks of life and strengthen public healthcare system. MGM Foundation Directors Pankaj Lochan Mohanty and Padma Lochan Mohanty […]

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Odisha CM dedicates MRI & CT Scan Services at Acharya Harihar PG Institute of Cancer, Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, July 14: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday dedicated MRI and CT Scan services at Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer in Cuttack on virtual platform. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that in the next two-three years, we will have sufficient latest facilities within the State for cancer care and […]

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Union Cabinet approves increase in Dearness Allowance & Dearness Relief

Delhi, July 14: The Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved increase the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2021 to 28% representing an increase of 11% over the existing rate of 17% of the Basic Pay/Pension. In view of the unprecedented […]

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Odisha CM lays foundation stone for 750 bedded Cancer Hospital & Palliative Care Centre in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, July 12: On the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday laid the foundation for two state-of-the-art cancer care institutions at Infovalley here. One is Bagchi-Sri Shankar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre and another is Bagchi-Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre. Odisha Skill Development Authority Chairman Subrato Bagchi and his wife Sushmita […]

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Centre allocates Rs 3,323 crore grant to Odisha under Jal Jeevan Mission

Bhubaneswar, July 11: The Central grant to Odisha under the Jal Jeevan Mission in the year 2021-22 has been increased to Rs 3,323.42 Crore, against Rs 812.15 Crore in 2020-21, said an official release. Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat while approving this four-fold increase in allocation has assured full assistance to the State […]

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Soon, BDA to make its all post-allotment services online

Bhubaneswar, July 11: With an aim to make the application and allotment process of its commercial and residential assets smooth and hassle-free, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will start its all post-allotment processes online for all cases in a time bound manner. For this process, the allottee must create a Unique Account Number (UAN) by […]

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Puri Railway Station to be redeveloped into world class transit hub

Puri, July 9: The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has invited bids for the redevelopment of Puri Railway Station. The objective of station redevelopment is to provide best-in-class amenities to passengers and enhance the travel experience. The station will be built on Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer Model (DBFOT), and the tentative cost of the […]

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