Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton relays in Odisha

Bhubaneawar, January 15: As part of its epic journey, the 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton commenced its journey in Odisha, from Kalinga Stadium with Olympians, Dutee Chand and Sunita Lakra carrying the baton and officially, kicking off the relay to historic landmarks – Shree Jagannath Temple and Blue Flag Beach in Puri and thereafter to […]

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Odisha: 54 ULBs to get women chairpersons

Bhubaneswar, January 15: The Housing & Urban Development Department on Saturday issued a notification issuing draft reservation list of chairpersons of 107 Municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NACs) of the State. As per the notification, the office of Chairperson in 54 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) has been reserved for women candidates, including 9 ULBs for […]

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Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton arrives in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, January 14: The Queen’s Baton for the 2022 Commonwealth Games reached Bhubaneswar on Friday. Odisha Hockey Promotion Council Chairman Dilip Tirkey and officials of State Sports and Youth Services Department and Odisha Olympic Association received the baton at the Biju Patnaik Airport. Eminent sportspersons Anuradha Biswal and Shradhanjali Samantray were also present to welcome […]

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Chief Secretary Suresh Mahapatra gets six-month extension

Bhubaneswar, January 13: The Union Government has extended the tenure of Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra by six months from 28 February, said an official release on Thursday. According to a notification issued by the Department of Personnel & Training, the tenure of Mahapatra, a 1986-batch IAS officer, was extended by another six months […]

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Odisha: STA warns automobile dealers on illegal charges

Cuttack, January 13: Automobile dealers cannot charge any amount from a customer without giving a proper receipt. An order on this effect has been issued to all the RTOs with an instruction to take action against the defaulting dealers, said an official release. In a press note, the State Transport Authority (STA) on Thursday informed […]

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COVID-19: Central University of Odisha shut for 7 days

Koraput, January 13: In view of the rising trend in COVID-19 infection rate, the authorities of Central University of Odisha, Koraput have decided to close the university office, library and the laboratories for a period of seven days, including Saturday and Sunday with effect from Thursday. “All teaching and non-teaching staff are directed to carry […]

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Two from Odisha in India squad for Women’s Hockey Asia Cup

Bhubaneswar, January 12: Two players from Odisha – Deep Grace Ekka and Mariana Kujur – has been selected in the 18-member Indian Hockey Squad for the upcoming Women’s Hockey Asia Cup scheduled to be held between January 21 and 28 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. The defending Champions India will battle […]

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NABARD estimates credit potential of Odisha at Rs 1,34,665 crore for 2022-23 FY

Bhubaneswar, January 11: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tuesday released State Focus Paper for Odisha projecting an overall credit potential under priority sector at Rs 1,34,665 crore for the financial year 2022-23. The NABARD has conducted the State Credit Seminar for 2022-23 here, which was inaugurated by Finance Minister Niranjan […]

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Harish Mohanty takes charge as CGM, Odisha circle BSNL

Bhubaneswar, January 11: Senior ITS officer Harish Chandra Mohanty has taken over as the Chief General Manager (CGM) of BSNL Odisha Circle. “On this occasion he wished all the customers a Happy New Year and Makar Sankranti. He also hopes that 4G services will be available in different parts of Odisha very soon,” said a […]

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