Central University of Odisha to reopen for research scholars from Feb 1, final year students from April 1

Koraput, January 27: The Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput will reopen for Research Scholars from February 1 and for final year students from April 1, in a phased manner adhering strictly to the protocol and guidelines of COVID-19, announced university Vice-Chancellor Prof. I. Ramabrahmam. Ramabrahmam announced this on Tuesday while participating in the 72nd […]

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BMC hires 20 more Sanitary Inspectors to streamline cleanliness drive in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, January 27: With an aim to strengthen the sanitation monitoring system and to improve solid waste management in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has engaged 20 more Sanitary Inspectors (SIs) to keep a vigil on sanitation activities in 67 Wards of the Civic Body by spearheading the city’s decentralized waste management. The […]

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Cabinet approves MSP of Copra Rs 10,335 per quintal for 2021 season

Delhi, January 27: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of copra for 2021 season. The MSP for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of milling copra has been increased, by Rs 375, to Rs 10,335 per quintal for 2021 season from Rs […]

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Lt General CP Mohanty to take over as new Vice Chief of Army Staff on Feb 1

Bhubaneswar, January 27: Odia Army officer Lt General Chandi Prasad Mohanty will take over as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff on February 1. He is presently serving as the Southern Army Commander and would be succeeding Lt Gen SK Saini on his superannuation. The highly decorated Army officer Mohanty is from Jagatsinghpur in […]

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R-Day: Democracy will be stronger if we work together, says Naveen Patnaik  

Bhubaneswar, January 26: Our democracy will be stronger if we work together to build consensus on issues of national importance while protecting the diversity, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day. “Diversity is the biggest strength of our country which beautifully reflects in Indian Constitution. Our democracy will […]

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Odisha celebrates Republic Day, Governor unfurls flag in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, January 26: Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal on Tuesday unfurled the National Flag in the State-level Republic Day celebrations at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here and took salute of the ceremonial march past. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik graced the occasion as guest of honour. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic Day celebrations was a low-key affair […]

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Intelligence Director among two chosen for President’s Medal in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, January 25: Director (Intelligence) RK Sharma and Biju Patnaik State Police Academy Deputy Subedar BB Thapa have been chosen for the award of the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service while 11 other police personnel from the State have been selected for medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day. Among those […]

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NABARD estimates Credit Potential of Odisha at Rs 1,10,735 crore for 2021-22 FY

Bhubaneswar, January 25: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has assessed a total credit requirement of Rs 1,10,735 crore for Odisha for the year 2021-22 with greater emphasis on crop diversification, animal husbandry and fishery sector apart from greater thrust on enhancing credit flow to Self Help Groups (SHGs), informed NABARAD Chief […]

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CM, Union Minister greet Odia lad Anvesh on winning Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Bhubaneswar, Jnauary 25: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday congratulated Anvesh Subham Pradhan from Odisha on the conferment of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar- 2021. Anvesh was conferred with the award for his scholastic achievement. He was among 32 children awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2021 for their […]

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Naveen Patnaik ‘Most Popular’ Chief Minister in his own State: MOTN poll

Bhubaneswar, January 24: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has again hailed as the ‘Most Popular’ Chief Minister in his own State by India Today-Karvy Mood of Nation Survey. According to the India Today Group-Karvy Insights Mood of the Nationnavee (MOTN) January 2021 poll, Patnaik has been ranked the best performing Chief Minister at the State-level. […]

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