Odisha CM’s elder sister Gita Mehta passes away 

Bhubaneswar, September 16: Eminent author and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s elder sister Gita Mehta passed away in Delhi on Saturday. She was 80. She was married to renowned American publisher late Sonny Mehta. Born in 1943 to legendary Biju Patnaik and Gyan Patnaik in Delhi, she had her education in India and University of […]

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DMF Scholarship worth Rs 18 crore awarded to 11,856 students in Odisha’s Keonjhar

Keonjhar, September 16: As many as 11,856 meritorious students of the district were awarded scholarships to the tune of over Rs 18 crore at the DMF Scholarship-2023 distribution ceremony here on Saturday. School and Mass Education Minister Sudam Marndi graced the event as the chief guest. District Collector Ashish Thakare presided over the ceremony. A […]

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Now an app to report traffic violations without disclosing your identity in Odisha

Cuttack, September 15: Do traffic offenders bother you? Citizens of Odisha can now assist the Transport department in enforcing traffic rules. They can report about riding without helmet violation through the Next Gen mParivahan App ‘Citizen Sentinel’ option. Identity of any person reporting traffic rules violations will not be disclosed. Additional Commissioner (Transport, Road Safety […]

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CM presented with Odisha FC jersey ahead of ISL 2023

Bhubaneswar, September 14: Ahead of the commencement of an exhilarating new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023 and the AFC Cup 2023, Odisha FC, a notable team in the ISL, called on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here on Thursday and presented him Odisha FC’s Jersey. Head Coach Sergio Lobera, Captain and Goalkeeper Amrinder […]

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Bid to provide banking services in all unbanked Gram Panchayats in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, September 13: The State Government on Wednesday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six public sector banks, namely SBI, PNB, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, Bank of India and Bank of Baroda for providing banking services in all unbanked Gram Panchayats (GPs) of the State through CSP Plus banking outlets, said […]

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Odisha: 45 Medical Officers join ESI hospitals & dispensaries 

Bhubaneswar, September 12: As many as 45 Medical Officers joined ESI Hospitals & Dispensaries on Tuesday. A Nijukti Parba along with orientation programme was organised at thd Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan for this purpose. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik graced the event as the chief guest. Addressing the function, CM Patnaik said that quality […]

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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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