Digital India has touched lives of millions of Odias in more ways than one: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: Claiming that Prime Minister Narendra’s Modi Digital India initiative has enhanced the reach of Government benefits even to the remotest places and has delivered succour to those in need, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that it has touched lives and brought convenience to millions of […]

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Swachh Survekshan: Odisha bags two national awards

Bhubaneswar:  For the first time, Odisha has bagged two National Awards in the “Swachh Survekshan-2020,” results of which were declared by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri during “Swachh Mohatshav” held in New Delhi on Thursday. Housing and Urban Development Department has bagged the “Fastest Moving State Award” at the National […]

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Cabinet approves setting up of National Recruitment Agency to conduct CET

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved setting up of National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct Common Eligibility Test (CET), paving the way for a transformational reform in the recruitment process for central government jobs. The National Recruitment Agency will conduct a CET to screen and shortlist candidates […]

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Reliance Retail acquires majority stake in ‘Netmeds’

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Wednesday announced that its subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has acquired a majority equity stake in Vitalic Health Pvt. Ltd. (Vitalic) and its subsidiaries – collectively known as – ‘Netmeds’ for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 620 crore. This investment represents 60% holding in the equity share […]

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‘Modi Govt committed to strengthen water security in Odisha’

Bhubaneswar: Maintaining that availability of clean water for drinking and irrigation has been one of the major challenges that has concerned Odisha, over the years, Union Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that the Narendra Modi Government has been working to overcome challenges of water scarcity and provide piped […]

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Plus-II Commerce result out; 74.95% students pass exam

Bhubaneswar: A total of 19,318 students (74.95%) have cleared the Plus-II Commerce examinations, results of which were declared on Wednesday by School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash here. “As many as 25,772 students have appeared the Plus-II Commerce examinations. Out of it, 19,318 students have cleared the test. This year the pass percentage […]

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So far, Capital Hospital collects plasma from 13 COVID-19 cured persons

Bhubaneswar: Government-run Capital Hospital here has, so far conducted 13 plasma donations till today to help critical COVID-19 patients to recover. The process, called as “Plasmaphereses” is a term used to refer to a medical procedure through which plasma is separated from blood of a donor, who has recovered from COVID-19 and the plasma can […]

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Compulsory retirement for ‘corrupt’ Agriculture Officer in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Continuing its move against Government officials and employees accused of corruption, the Naveen Patnaik Government on Monday ordered compulsory retirement of Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, former Chief District Agriculture Officer of Koraput serving in the rank of Deputy Director, Agriculture. Following allegations of corruption, Mohanty was intercepted by the State Vigilance on July 2 while […]

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Digha-Gopalpur coastal highway will be a game-changer for Odisha: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: Maintaining that improved infrastructure development and connectivity are central to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, Union Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that Modi Government’s ambitious 451-km long Digha–Gopalpur coastal highway will be a game-changer in transforming the fortunes of coastal Odisha. “Digha-Gopalpur coastal […]

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