BMC seals XIMB campus in Bhubaneswar after students, staff tested COVID-19 positive

Bhubaneswar, March 22: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday sealed the campus of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) here for safety reasons and put all its students, employees and faculty members under isolation after it was found that some of the students and staff of the B-school tested COVID-19 positive. Special Relief Commissioner […]

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Odisha launches ‘Mo College’ Campaign; 755 Govt Colleges, Universities included

Bhubaneswar, March 21: To connect global Odia alumni to their alma maters in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday rolled out the ‘Mo College’ Campaign and also launched the web portal. “As many as 755 Govternmet colleges, universities including technical and professional institutions are included in the campaign. ‘Mo College’ will provide a platform […]

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President Kovind inaugurates RSP-run IGH’s super speciality hospital

Rourkela, March 21: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday inaugurated a 200-bed new super-speciality hospital at the Ispat General Hospital. The SAIL upgraded the Rourkela Steep Plant (RSP)-run Ispat General Hospital (IGH) into a super speciality facility. The super speciality hospital would have cardiology, cardiothoracic & vascular surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and nephrology departments. It is […]

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BDA opens library at Forest Park in Bhubaneswar

Rourkela, March 21: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday inaugurated a 200-bed new super-speciality hospital at the Ispat General Hospital. The SAIL upgraded the Rourkela Steep Plant (RSP)-run Ispat General Hospital (IGH) into a super speciality facility. “Till now this area was deprived of super specialty medical facility. About six years ago, the Prime Minister […]

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‘Cradle of scientific approach’: President Kovind at NIT Rourkela’s 18th convocation

Rourkela (Odisha), March 21: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday addressed the 18th convocation of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela and said this area of today’s Odisha has been the cradle of scientific approach since early times. “This area of today’s Odisha has been immensely rich in history and culture. It has been the […]

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President Kovind arrives in Odisha on 3-day visit

Bhubaneswar, March 20: President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening on three-day visit to Odisha. He was received at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here by Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Union MoS Pratap Sarangi, Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra […]

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Senior citizens’ recreation centre opened in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 20: The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) on Saturday opened a Senior Citizens’ Recreation Centre at the Integrated Public Service Centre (IPSC) in Saheed Nagar. The recreation centre will have facilities like indoor games and yoga for health and wellness, meeting place and other amenities. It would provide a quality atmosphere where the […]

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Ancient stone blocks damaged in Old Town’s Suka Sari complex

Bhubaneswar March 19:  The four stone beams that were excavated from the excavated area of the Sibatirtha Mutt, just 50 metres away from the wall of the Lingaraj Temple were kept near the Gadi of the Mutt. These 20 ft single piece square stone beams are at least 15 tons each. These are unique finds; […]

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Odisha CM rolls out unified emergency Dial 112 service

Bhubaneswar, March 19: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched ‘112’ helpline number as part of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Citizens can now dial 112 during distress to avail police, fire, health, disaster and other emergency services. The Chief Minister said it will benefit all, especially women and elderly persons. On the occasion, […]

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BJP MPs meet Union Minister Piyush Goyal over irregularities in paddy procurement in Odisha 

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 16: A delegation of BJP MPs led by Union Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday met Union Food & Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi over irregularities in paddy procurement in the State. It came a day after BJD MPs’ meeting with the Union Minister […]

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