Project ‘Sabuja Pahada’ kicks off at Bachhera Hill; 4,000 saplings planted

Bhubaneswar, September 11: In an exemplary display of collective endeavour to protect and preserve the environment through community participation, more than 4,000 saplings of different species were planted at Bachhera Hill in Jatni, a major sub-urban area of Bhubaneswar on Monday to mark the launch of ‘Sabuja Pahada’ (Greening Hillocks) project. The initiative was launched […]

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Odisha approves 9 industrial projects 

Bhubaneswar, September 11: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday approved nine key industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 1,01,804.43 crore. These projects are poised to create employment opportunities for 28,565 people across various sectors. These diverse spectrum of projects will be strategically located across the state, including Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khordha, Paradeep, Bhadrak, […]

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Odisha Chief Secretary down with dengue

Bhubaneswar, September 11: Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has tested positive for dengue and is undergoing treatment at the State-run Capital Hospital in the city. “The Chief Secretary’s health condition is improving. But he will stay in the hospital for two-three days. We are constantly monitoring his health,” said Capital Hospital Director Dr Laxmidhar Sahoo. […]

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Harassment slur: Lookout notice against playback singer Sourin Bhatt

Cuttack, September 11: The Commissionerate Police has issued a lookout circular against playback singer Sourin Bhatt after failing to locate him in Kolkata. Bhatt is facing sexual harassment allegations brought by a woman. Recently, the Orissa High Court has rejected his pre-arrest bail plea in view of the gravity and seriousness of allegations against him […]

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Odisha’s Konark Wheel makes an impactful presence at G20 Summit

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar September 9: Odisha’s rich cultural heritage took centre stage at the G20 Summit, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained the profound significance of the Konark Wheel to US President Joe Biden at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday. As President Biden and Prime Minister Modi shook hands in the backdrop of the […]

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3rd line between Haridaspur-Byree Railway Stations commissioned

Bhubaneswar, September 5: The third-line work between Haridaspur and Byree Railway Stations (16.80 Kms) of the ongoing critical Bhadrak-Nergundi 3rd line project has been commissioned on Tuesday. With this, total 25.3 Kms have been completed and commissioned out of the total 92 KMs rail line. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), South Eastern Circle, Kolkata, […]

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Orissa High Court gets two new Judges: Here’s what we know about them

Cuttack, September 5: Advocate Sibo Sankar Mishra & senior Judicial Officer Anand Chandra Behera were sworn in as Judges of Orissa High Court here on Tuesday. Orissa HC Chief Justice Subhasis Talapatra administered the oath of office to them. Judges of the High Court, Law Minister, Advocate General and Home Secretary along with senior officers […]

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Odisha: CM launches 190 new police vehicles 

Bhubaneswar, September 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday dedicated 190 new police vehicles in the service of the people. This will enhance the operational capacities of the law and enforcement agency. A total of 224 vehicles of various categories will be added to the police fleet in 2023-24 with a budgetary provision of Rs […]

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Odisha: CM felicitaes Javelin thrower Kishore Jena with Rs 50 lakh cash award 

Bhubaneswar, September 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday felicitated star Javelin thrower Kishore Jena from Odisha with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for reaching finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Budapest with an outstanding performance. In a historic first for World Athletics Championships, three Indian athletes secured their positions in […]

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Odisha announces Rs 5 crore assistance to rain-hit Himachal Pradesh

Bhubaneswar, September 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced an assistance of Rs 5 Clcrore for Himachal Pradesh. The State has recently been ravaged by incessant rains causing massive loss of life and property. The assistance will be given from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). Writing a letter to Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh […]

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