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Bhubaneswar, September 5: In the run-up to Durga Puja festivities, the excise department has intensified its crackdown on illegal drugs, liquor, narcotics across the State. During the last four days – September 1 to 4 – the enforcement teams of the Excise department has detected 902 cases, arrested 511 persons, and made seizures valued at […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 5: Odisha is all set to give a major boost to eco-friendly public transport with the introduction of 600 new electric buses, announced Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra here on Friday. “The state requires around 1,000 e-buses to meet its growing demand. Of these, 200 will be procured by […]
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Sambalpur (Odisha), September 4: The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a remarkable feat at the Ministry of Coal’s Star Rating Awards, with nine of its coal mines being conferred the prestigious 5-Star Rating for the year 2023–24. This includes two Underground mines (Hirakhand-Bundia and Orient Colliery Mine No 1&2); and 06 Opencast Mines (Kulda; […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 2: Two newly constructed medical colleges in the State- Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College and Hospital, Talcher in Angul district and Phulbani Government Medical College – have received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to start admission for 100 MBBS seats each from 2025-26 academic session. This approval will help the medical […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 1: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced a permanent addition of an extra Non-AC Chair Car coach to Train No. 12892/12891 Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Express to enhance passenger amenities and accommodate increased demand. “Effective from September 1, 2025, departing Puri, and September 2, 2025, departing Bangiriposi, the train’s revised composition will offer greater seating […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 1: The Commerce & Transport Department on Monday announced a major expansion of the Odisha Yatri app with the rollout of two landmark features – ‘Ama Bus’ ticket booking and ticketing for Chilika boating services starting with Satapada. This marks a significant step in transforming mobility and tourism experiences in the State through […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 27: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set yet another benchmark in freight transportation by crossing the milestone of 100 million tons of unloading within just 148 days of the current financial year. As of 26th August 2025, ECoR has unloaded 100.55 million tons, registering an impressive 8% growth compared to the same […]
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Puri, August 27: Internationally acclaimed Indian sand artist and Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has been honored with a new record by the World Records Book of India for creating 50 unique sand sculptures of Lord Ganesha across multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and various locations across India. […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 26: The Central Government has released more than Rs 240 crore to Odisha under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for rural local bodies in three States during the financial year 2025-26, said an official release. According to communiqué of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, “Mizoram has received Rs 14.2761 crores […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 24: The Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference will be held on Monday at MAYFAIR Convention in Bhubaneswar. This high-profile event will bring together Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, State Ministers, senior officials, and industry leaders to deliberate on opportunities and challenges in strengthening the civil aviation sector across Eastern India. Odisha Chief Minister […]
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