Odisha: Land acquired by Vedanta University in Puri to be returned to owners, announces Minister 

Bhubaneswar, November 13: The land acquired by Vedanta Group for establishment of Vedanta University in Puri will be returned to the farmers who owned it, announced Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. In September this year, the Orissa High Court issued notice to the State authorities on the issue of return of land acquired […]

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Odisha to host annual DGPs’ conference, PM Modi likely to grace inaugural session on Nov 29

Bhubaneswar, November 13: The three-day annual DGP Conference will be held in Bhubaneswar on November 29, 30 and December 1, informed DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Tuesday. The three-day annual conference of state DGPs, for which a new venue within India is selected every year, will be held in Bhubaneswar this time. Prime Minister Narendra […]

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East Coast Railway felicitates alert loco pilots who averted possible accidents 

Bhubaneswar, November 12: Goods Train Loco Pilot Sandip Patil and co-Loco-Pilot Toran Lal Sahu of Raipur Railway Division felicitated by East Coast Railway’s Sambalpur Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) for their alertness while performing their duties. DRM Tushar Kant Pandey felicitated both the loco pilots with Cash Award and Merit Certificates in presence of Additional DRM […]

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Odisha: CRUT goes live on ONDC platform for digital ticketing to improve Mo Bus passenger experience

Bhubaneswar, November 12: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) is now registered as a digital ticketing seller on the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform thereby marking a significant milestone in CRUT’s ongoing commitment to innovation and improving the commuting experience for passengers. The first ticket was generated in the presence of Housing and […]

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ECoR to introduce 2×25 KV Overhead Electrification System in 5 railway sections to enhance train operations

Bhubaneswar, November 12: To enhance electrification infrastructure with the introduction of the 2×25 KV Overhead Electrification (OHE) system, the East Coast Railway has planned to convert five railway sections – Bhadrak-Khurda Road, Palasa-Vizianagaram, Cuttack-Paradeep, Cuttack-Talcher-Angul and Vizianagaram-Rayagada – from the existing 1×25 KV OHE system to the 2×25 KV system. This move is aimed at […]

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Odisha: Heritage well of Ananta Vasudeva Temple destroyed   

Bhubaneswar, November 12: The heritage well near the 13th Century Protected Ananta Vasudeva temple has been filled up and concrete platforms are being made after landfilling the area. The plot adjoining the Ananta Vasudeva temple was earmarked for shifting the kitchen complex, which at present is adjoining the temple. The well water was used in […]

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Odisha Government removes Minati Behera as OSCW Chairperson over “unsatisfactory performance”

Bhubaneswar, November 11: The Odisha government on Monday ordered the removal of Minati Behera from her position as Chairperson of the State Commission for Women (OSCW), citing unsatisfactory performance. “Minati Behera’s reply was inadequate and failed to justify the Commission’s unsatisfactory performance,” stated an official notification from the Women and Child Development Department. The statement […]

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HIL 2024 schedule announced: Vedanta’s Kalinga Lancers ready for action 

Bhubaneswar, November 11: The Vedanta’s Kalinga Lancers are set to begin their journey with a powerful lineup and a well-structured game plan as the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) arrives after the hiatus of seven years. The team, after dominating the player auction by securing international stars and emerging local talent, is now gearing up […]

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Centre approves Rs 201.10 crore for modernization of fire services in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, November 11: A High-Level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday approved three projects worth Rs 725.62 crore under “Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal. The Committee has approved Rs 147.76 crore for Chhattisgarh, Rs 201.10 crore for Odisha and […]

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Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi promotes millets as nutrient-rich staple for daily diet

Bhubaneswar, November 10: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated the two-day international event titled ‘Shree Anna and Agricultural Heritage of Odisha’ here at the Lok Seva Bhavan. Gracing the event, the Chief Minister highlighted Odisha’s commitment to promoting millet cultivation and consumption. Organised by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, the conference […]

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