Cyclone Montha: ECoR cancels 32 trains; Check full list  

Bhubaneswar, October 27: In view of the Cyclone Montha and in the interest of passenger safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday announced the cancellation, diversion, and short termination of several coaching trains operating in the Waltair region and connected routes. These measures are purely precautionary, based on alerts and forecasts issued by the […]

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11 pairs of trains to get temporary stop at Odisha’s Kendupada Station till Oct 30; see full list here

Bhubaneswar, October 25: Railways on Saturday informed that temporary stoppage for six pairs of express trains and five pairs of passenger trains will be provided at Kendupada Station in Bhadrak district between October 27 and 30. The move is meant for the convenience of passengers and to ensure smooth crowd management during the Kali Puja […]

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Cyclone Threat: Odisha on high alert as Disaster Management Minister reviews preparedness

Bhubaneswar, October 25: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for Cyclone Montha with the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), district collectors and senior officials here. “The state and district administrations are fully equipped to handle any situation arising from the impending cyclone,” said Pujari after the meeting. Appealing to people […]

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IIT-Bhubaneswar, ISRO Sign MoU to foster collaborative research & development

Bhubaneswar, October 24: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar had recently signed an MoU to foster collaborative research and development. The partnership focuses on assessing physical and biogeochemical oceanic processes and shoreline change dynamics along the western Bay of Bengal. The […]

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Vedanta announces Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Odisha with a potential to generate 1 lakh jobs

Bhubaneswar, October 23: The Vedanta will make a capital investment of around Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in the coming days generating over 1 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across the State, said a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) here on Thursday. Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday met […]

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Odisha: Train services regulated due to safety works; Check details 

Bhubaneswar, October 23: For the smooth and safe execution of work related to the conversion of Ghantapara Level Crossing Gate into a Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Khurda Road Division, several trains will be short-terminated and short-originated and diverted, said an official release. According to an East Coast Railway communique, the Rourkela–Puri Express will be […]

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Odisha to host Global Energy Leaders’ Summit on December 6 & 7; Ex-UK PM Tony Blair to participate 

Bhubaneswar, October 23: Odisha will host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit on December 6 and 7. Being organised jointly by the Tony Blair Institute and the Odisha Government, the summit will witness the participation of eminent personalities from the country and abroad, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, former Finland Prime Minister and TBI […]

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Festive Rush: ECoR GM reviews massive passenger convenience & safety drive 

Bhubaneswar, October 21: The East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal, reviewed the arrangements made to ensure passenger convenience, safety, and smooth travel during the ongoing festive season at the 24-hour War Room set up at the ECoR Headquarters in Bhubaneswar. To facilitate hassle-free travel, Indian Railways is operating over 12,000 special trains across the […]

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ECoR Gears Up to Tackle Festive Season Rush

Bhubaneswar, October 18: In view of the increased passenger footfall during the ongoing festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety, security, and smooth movement of passengers across its network, said an official release. “To manage the extra rush at railway stations, a strict queue system has been […]

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A Unique Fusion of Tradition, Craft & Rural Enterprise: ORMAS opens Special Diwali Stall in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, October 18: The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has opened a special Diwali stall in front of the SIRD Campus in Unit-8 here thereby bringing together an exquisite collection of traditional and eco-friendly handmade products crafted by rural artisans from across the State. The stall will remain open to the public from […]

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