Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas

Bhubaneswar, August 31: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday undertook an aerial survey of flood affected areas and announced 50 kg rice and Rs 500 financial assistance to all families in the villages which have been severely affected, inundated, marooned due to the flood. At least 17 persons have lost their lives and as many […]

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BMC Enforcement Inspector succumbs to COVID

Bhubaneswar, August 31: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Enforcement Inspector Prafulla Kumar Behera lost his life fighting bravely with Coronavirus at Aditya Ashwini COVID Hospital, here in the city on Monday morning. He was 55. Behera was cremated at Satyanagar crematorium as a COVID Warrior with State Honour at 4.30 PM. He is survived by his […]

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‘New Education Policy will make India’s education system more robust & inclusive’

Bhubaneswar, August 31: The New Education Policy-2020 (NEP) encompasses provisions that bolster Prime Minister Narendra Modi Government’s resolve to provide quality education to all, tweeted Union Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a series of tweets, Pradhan said, “Designed to enhance essential & analysis-based learning and critical thinking of students, NEP […]

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Reliance Jio revamps JioFiber broadband plans; Here are the details

Mumbai, August 31: To further reinforce its customer-obsession and celebrate NAYE INDIA KA NAYA JOSH, JioFiber has revamped its tariff plans to empower every Indian home. These new tariff plans provide extreme affordability during these challenging times, when dependable internet connectivity has become a necessary norm. The new Jiofiber plans come with Truly Unlimited Internet, […]

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Vedanta Lanjigarh poised to make mark in history of aluminium production: Navin Agarwal

Lanjigarh, August 30: Navin Agarwal, Executive Vice Chairman, Vedanta Limited reaffirmed Vedanta’s commitment to an Atma Nirbhar Bharat as he addressed employees at Vedanta’s alumina refinery in Lanjigarh today, through a virtual town hall meeting. The event saw participation by employees, business partners and the entire leadership team of the refinery. Present on the occasion […]

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Odisha reports 2,602 new Covid cases; Tally mounts to 1,03,536

Bhubaneswar, August 31: The number of Covid-19 positive cases in Odisha rose to 1,03,536 with addition of 2,602 cases on Monday, said Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department. Of the 2,602 new cases detected in the last 24 hours, 1,561 were detected from among those staying in quarantine centres and the rest 1,041 found as […]

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Bhubaneswar gears up for a smooth IIT-JEE Mains Exam, three-tier security at exam centres

Bhubaneswar, August 30: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has geared up to provide all facilities for a smooth conduct of the IIT-JEE Mains examination in the State capital city from September 1 to 6 at six centres, while accommodation will be provided at eight centres, said an official release. However, all these will be in […]

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