Odisha: Festival of Japan inaugurated at Bakul Library in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, August 23: The Consul General of Japan, Ishikawa Yoshihisa inaugurated the Festival of Japan at the BAKUL Library on Saturday. Ishikawa, the Consul General declared the festival open in a very unique and appropriate way, when he was asked to open a folded paper fan, that on opening read, “Festival of Japan @Bakul”. He […]

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Odisha: National Space Day celebrated at ORSAC

Bhubaneswar, August 23: The National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC) on Saturday. Science & Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra graced on the occasion. A discussion spoke on this year’s theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan:Ancient wisdom to infinite possibilities” was also held. The Government of India has declared August 23rd as […]

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Odisha CM launches BharatNetra Initiative- an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub 

Bhubaneswar, August 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub, called ‘BharatNetra initiative’ here. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Electronics & IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling and GFTN CEO Sopnendu Mohanty also graced the occasion. Terming it as a transformative initiative that will shape the future of […]

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Odisha: Cuttack-Paradeep Railway Section Gets Automatic Signalling Upgrade 

Bhubaneswar, August 22: The East Coast Railway has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art Automatic Signalling System on the Cuttack–Paradeep section (83 km) of the Talcher–Paradeep Freight Corridor under Khurda Road Division. The system marks a significant milestone in the modernization of railway operations along this vital route connecting Paradeep Port. Major Benefits of Automatic Signalling – […]

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Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road Express upgraded to modern LBH coaches

Bhubaneswar, August 22: The 20837/20838 Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road-Bhubaneswar Express has now been fully upgraded to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, ensuring enhanced safety, comfort, and travel experience for passengers. The LHB-equipped service will commence its journey from Bhubaneswar on August 25, and from Junagarh Road on August 26, said an East Coast Railway (ECoR) statement. […]

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Odisha: 2nd phase of Zero Accident Day campaign to be launched in Keonjhar district

Bhubaneswar, August 22: The second phase of Zero Accident Day (ZAD) campaign will be launched in Keonjhar district. The district, identified as one of Odisha’s major accident hotspots, has also been recognized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and IIT Madras as part of the Top 100 Districts for Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions […]

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Borrow a ‘person’ instead of a ‘book’ at Bakul’s Human Library in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Bakul Foundation on Thursday organised third edition of the Human Library at Café 16 Satyanagar here. The Human Library or the Living Library has been an interesting idea in which readers borrow books of their choice, read and return them in good condition, after which they are borrowed by other interested […]

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Odisha Govt reshuffles 17 IPS officers, eight districts get new SPs; Check details 

Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Odisha Government on Thursday initiated a major reshuffle of Indian Police Service (IPS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS) officers, with 18 officers being transfered and receiving new assignments across the State. According to a Home Department notification, Dr Santosh Bala, a 1995-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director, […]

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Odisha approves 19 investment proposals worth Rs 4,515 crore; Around 8,200 jobs on the horizon

Bhubaneswar, August 20: The 139th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday approved 19 new investment proposals worth Rs 4,515 crore. These projects are expected to create 8,200 employment opportunities across eight districts including Angul, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda. The […]

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ECoR conducts inspection of Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express

Bhubaneswar, August 19: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted an on-board inspection of the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Tuesday. His inspection focused on passenger amenities, cleanliness, safety measures, and service quality, aiming to ensure a comfortable and seamless travel experience for all passengers. Subsequently, the General Manager visited Bhadrak Railway Station, […]

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