Odisha CM lays stone for oxygen & PSA plants in 8 districts

Bhubaneawar, June 18: Further strengthening healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday laid foundation stones for Liquid Medical Oxygen plants, PSA plants and other health infrastructures in Jharsuguda, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Subarnapur, Nayagarh, Sundargarh and Mayurbhanj districts in the State. “Odisha Government plans to set up 20 PSA plants with a production capacity of […]

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Plus-II evaluation in Odisha to be based on performance in Matriculation; Results in August second week

Bhubaneswar, June 18: The Plus-II results will be released by second week of August. Modalities for declaration of the results have been published by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) As per a CHSE release, scores will be awarded to the regular examinees in Theory Papers/Theory Components of papers on basis of the performance […]

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Four-stage RT-PCR test for servitors, cops & Jagannath Temple staff during Puri Rath Yatra

Puri, June 18: All the servitors involved in the ensuing annual Rath Yatra (car festival) of Lord Jagannath will undergo RT-PCR test in four stages. Similarly, police personnel and temple officials involved in the arrangements, will also to be tested. Decision to this effect was taken on Friday in a meeting held virtually under the […]

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OMC contributes Rs 500 crore to CMRF to fight COVID-19

Bhubaneawar, June 17: The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) on Thursday contributed Rs 500 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for supporting the State Government’s efforts to control the present COVID-19 situation. OMC Chairman Surendra Kumar handed over the cheque to Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra at the Lok Seva Bhawan in the presence […]

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‘Aahar’ treats hunger of the needy during lockdown days in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneawar June, 16: Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, Aahar outlets across the capital city continue to serve people in need. Considering the need of the citizens regularly depending on Aahar centers, the Bhubaneawar Municipal Corporation has kept opening of all 12 Aahar outlets in Bhubaneswar since May 5. Special protocol has been followed in managing the […]

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NHAI makes drone survey mandatory for all National Highways projects

Delhi, June 16: In order to enhance transparency, uniformity and leverage latest technology, the National Highways Authority of India, under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has made mandatory use of drones for monthly video recording of National Highway projects during all stages of development, construction, operation and maintenance. According to a Ministry of Road […]

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COVID-19: More than 10 lakh doses administered in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 15: Continuing it’s multi-pronged strategy against the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in association with the Health and Family Welfare Department, has achieved a milestone by administering more than 10 lakh doses. Combining the achievement of both government and private vaccination centres, while 6,30,191 citizens have taken their first dose, […]

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Minor girl working as domestic help in ex-Collector’s house rescued in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 14: A 12-year-old girl was rescued from the house of a retired district Collector from IRC Village area here on Monday while she was engaged in domestic work. It was learnt that the son of the house owner works as a professor at the National Law University, Hyderabad and daughter runs an English […]

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Outgoing calls at BMC’s ‘1929’ 24×7 Call Centre crosses 1 lakh-mark

Bhubaneswar, June 14: The outgoing calls at the 1929 24×7 COVID Call Centre for the State capital city have crossed the 1 lakh mark. By the day ending yesterday, the call centre, set up by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) at the Bhubaneswar Operations Centre (BOC) of the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) office, had […]

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BMC lists 83 students going abroad to undergo vaccination against COVID; 19 already jabbed

Bhubaneswar, June 13: Keeping vaccination drives for all sections of the society in mind, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a unique one for students going abroad for higher studies. While 83 students are enlisted after verification of the necessary documents, a total of 19 students have already administered the Covishield doses at two […]

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