247 entries for National Road Safety Film Festival, 2023; Grand finale on December 12 in Bhubaneswar

Cuttack, November 22: The National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 has received an overwhelming response with 247 entries from across the country, said an official release. According to a State Transport Authority (STA) statement, filmmakers, amateur film enthusiasts and students have submitted entries in the form of documentary, experimental, narrative, fiction, non-fiction and animation […]

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AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy opens in Bhubaneswar to boost football talent 

Bhubaneswar, November 21: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, alongside FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday. The inaugural event was held during the India vs Qatar encounter at Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia […]

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President Droupadi Murmu’s native place in Odisha gets first express train in 112 years 

Badampahar (Mayurbhanj), November 21: It was a historic day for President Draupadi Murmu’s village, Rairangpur, as the people in this region received the gift of an express train for the first time in 112 years with President launching the service at Badampahar railway station here. During her three-day visit to Odisha, President Murmu flagged off […]

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Odisha Govt signs MoU with DMRC for metro rail in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar November 20: The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation on Monday signed an MoU with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the construction of Phase-I of the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik graced the occasion through virtual mode. The State Government will bear the entire project cost of Rs 6,255 crore. As […]

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World Cup 2023 Final: Travis Head stars as Australia beat India by 6 wickets to win record-extending sixth title

Ahemdabad, November 19: Australia won a record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup title after opener Travis Head smashed a magnificent century to fashion their six-wicket victory in the final against the tournament’s form team India here on Sunday. In this thrilling World Cup final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia emerged victorious against India, securing their […]

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Odisha: CM inaugurates Modular OT Complex at PGIMER & Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, November 18: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday dedicated a Modular Operation Theatre Complex in the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research & Capital Hospital here. “This state of the art facility a huge step forward for treatment of patients in critical conditions,” said Patnaik. The Modular OT Complex has been constructed […]

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Union Ministers to flag off extension of Banaras-Sambalpur-Banaras bi-weekly Express from Sambalpur on Nov 20

Bhubaneswar, November 18: Union Minister of Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan and Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extension of Banaras-Sambalpur-Banaras bi-weekly Express up to Visakhapatnam at Sambalpur Railway Station on November 20 (Monday). On the inaugural Day, the train will be flagged off from Sambalpur […]

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Odisha: Ex-Chief Secretary Suresh Mohapatra appointed Chief Advisor, CMO

Bhubaneswar, November 17: Former Chief Secretary and current Chairperson of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OEEC) Suresh Chandra Mahapatra has been appointed as the Chief Advisor, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), said an official statement on Friday. According to a CMO release, Mohapatra, upon his request was allowed to relinquish from the post of OERC. Similarly, […]

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India beat New Zealand by 70 runs, enter World Cup final

Mumbai, November 15: India on Wednesday stormed into their first World Cup final in 12 years after winning 10 games on the trot, the latest being a 70-run win over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium here. Australia and South Africa will meet in the second semi-final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Thursday, with the […]

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Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar with record-breaking 50th ODI ton

Mumbai, November 15: India’s star batter Virat Kohli notched up a much-awaited record-breaking 50th ODI century, going past legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record during the marquee World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand in Mumbai on Thursday. Firing his third ton of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, sensational Kohli pulled off the record breaking hundred […]

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