DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet from Chandipur ITR

Balasore (Odisha), March 5: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at around 10.30 AM on Friday, said an official release. According to a Ministry of Defence statement, all the subsystems, […]

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Odisha CM launches 3,000 ‘Mo Seba Kendras’ to provide public services at doorsteps  

Bhubaneswar, March 5: To provide public services to citizens at their doorsteps under 5T framework, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched ‘Mo Seba Kendra’ initiative via video conferencing marking the 105th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. Now, people can now visit the nearby ‘Mo Seba Kendra’ for payment of electricity and […]

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Bhubaneswar ranked second Most Livable City in India

Bhubaneswar, March 4: Bhubaneswar, the Capital City of Odisha, has been adjudged the second best city in India in the “below 1 million population” category on the Ease of Living Index-2020 with an overall score of 59.85 points out of 100. The quality of life in Bhubaneswar is better than cities like Gurugram (56.00) and […]

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French delegation in Bhubaneswar to monitor CITIIS projects

Bhubaneswar, March 4: A high-level delegation team led by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Country Director in India Bruno Bosle on Thursday visited the capital city today to take the overview of the City Investments to Innovate Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) projects in Bhubaneswar. The delegation included Thomas Salez, Economic Counsellor- Energy and Industry Division […]

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ArceloMittal to set up 12 MT integrated Steel Plant in Kendrapara district

Bhubaneswar, March 4: The Odisha Government on Thursday signed an MoU with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel for setting up of a 12 MT integrated Steel Plant in Kendrapara district with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman L N Mittal at […]

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India-France on Renewable Energy Cooperation

Delhi, March 3: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and French Republic in the field of renewable energy cooperation.  The MoU was signed in January 2021. The objective of the MoU is to establish the basis for promotion of […]

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Phase-II COVID-19 vaccine drive: 785 people inoculated in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 1: As many as 785 people, including 749 senior citizens and 36 comorbid people were administered their first vaccine shots in State capital city of Bhubaneswar as the phase-II nation-wide COVID-19 vaccination drive began. The vaccination process that started at 10 AM continued till 5 PM. Today, vaccination drive was carried out at […]

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Odisha CM takes Covid vaccine as phase-2 vaccination starts

Bhubaneswar, March 1: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday here as the phase-2 of vaccination rolled out across the country. Patnaik took the jab at the State Assembly health centre. After taking the first shot, he appealed to all eligible people to come forward and get vaccinated […]

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PM Modi takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. The PM took the first dose of Covaxin, India’s homegrown coronavirus vaccine developed by biotechnology firm Bharat Biotech and Indian Council of Medical Research. He also appealed to […]

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Odisha to host Women’s Football Hero IWL 2020-21

New Delhi, February 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed Odisha as the venue for the forthcoming Hero Indian Women’s League 2020-21 edition. The dates for the tournament will be announced soon, said an official release. The AIFF appreciated Odisha Government’s longstanding partnership with Indian Football wherein the latter have been providing its stadia […]

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