NALCO to invest Rs 30,000 crore on expansion by 2027-28 FY: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Bhubaneswar, January 7: Union Minister for Coal & Mines Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that NALCO will invest around Rs 30,000 crore by financial year 2027-28 on the company’s expansion and diversification plans. Joshi was addressing the 41st Foundation Day of NALCO today at the company’s headquarters in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. Out […]

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MBBS and BTech quota: Odisha Govt constitutes High Power Committee

Bhubaneswar, January 7: The Odisha Government has constituted a High Power Committee led by Dr Justice A.K. Mishra, retired Orissa High Court judge for making necessary recommendation regarding reservation of seats for the students of Govt High Schools in Engineering and Medical courses of the State pursuant to the decision of the Cabinet held on […]

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No case of bird flu in Odisha so far, says Chief Secretary

Bhubaneswar, January 6: So far, no case of bird flu has been reported in the State, said Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra here on Wednesday. Amidst the bird flu scare in several parts of the country, the Chief Secretary today reviewed the possible bird flu scenario in the State and said that till today there […]

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More job opportunities for Indian ‘Specified Skilled Workers’ in Japan

New Delhi, January 6: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of India and Government of Japan, on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified Skilled Worker.” The present Memorandum of Cooperation would […]

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Odisha CM inaugurates first-of-its-kind Fire Park 

Bhubaneswar, January 5: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated the “Fire Park”, a first-of-its-kind park in India and launched a dynamic online portal, ‘AgnishamaSeva’ of Odisha Fire Service on virtual platform. Located inside the premises of Odisha Fire & Disaster Academy in Bhubaneswar, the Fire Park will be opened to public on every Saturday […]

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Justice S. Muralidhar sworn in as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court

Bhubaneswar, January 4: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Monday administered the oath of office to Dr Justice S. Muralidhar as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court at Raj Bhavan here. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik joined the ceremony through video conferencing from Naveen Niwas while Law Minister Pratap Jena, Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra were […]

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Administrative chaos at Choudwar College needs a quick fix first

Cuttack, January 3: Chaos has struck Choudwar College yet again, with teachers and non-teaching staff not getting salary for last four months. Electricity supply to the college was cut off last week owing to non-payment of consumption charges. This unpleasant and undesirable situation arose out of the absence of an approved regular Principal in this […]

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IIM-Sambalpur will give Odisha global recognition in field of management: PM Modi

New Delhi/Sambalpur, January 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the permanent campus of IIM-Sambalpur via video conferencing and said that the institute will give Odisha a global recognition in the field of management. “The permanent campus of the IIM-Sambalpur will not only showcase the culture and resources of Odisha […]

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Odisha has emerged as education hub in eastern India: CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, January 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that education in Odisha is witnessing a rapid transformation and the State has emerged as the education hub of the eastern India. “Historically, Odisha has been at the forefront of education and research. Education in Odisha is witnessing a rapid transformation. I am particularly happy […]

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No building plan needed for small plots in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, January 1: As a new year gift, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Friday announced that no building plan approval will be needed for construction of low risk building on a small polt in the State capital city. The Authority has notified standard building plans for low risk building category, said an official release. […]

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