STA-IIT, Madras sign MoU for improving road safety measures in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, December 23: In a transformative move towards enhancing road safety, the State Transport Authority (STA) on Monday signed a MoU with IIT Madras to implement innovative Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) strategies and road safety measures aimed at improving road safety across the State. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, department Secretary Usha […]

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Odisha: Final Location Surveys sanctioned for double-line flyover at Lajkura in Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar, December 20: The Government of India has sanctioned the Final Location Surveys (FLS) for two key railway projects in the country, aimed at improving rail infrastructure and boosting the efficiency of rail transportation. Among these, the Double Line Flyover/ROR (Road Over Bridge) at Lajkura, situated in Sundargarh District, Odisha, has received special attention. The […]

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Odisha: Yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station completed within deadlines 

Bhubaneswar, December 20: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully completed the major yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station within the scheduled timeframe, marking a significant milestone in the station’s modernization efforts. The work, which aimed at improving operational efficiency and streamlining train management, was completed as per the schedule. Importantly, no additional train […]

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East Coast Railway approves 110 Road Over Bridge projects in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, December 19: In a significant step towards improving infrastructure and public safety, the General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) construction projects, including 110 in Odisha as Special Railway Projects under the provisions of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. This landmark decision is set […]

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Odisha: Controversial IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi transferred to GA Dept as OSD

Bhubaneswar, December 17: As anticipated, the Odisha Government on Tuesday shunted out senior Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Bishnupada Sethi from his current multiple positions and appointed him as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the General Administration Department (GAD). The State Government’s action came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) served Sethi, a […]

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Odisha: Three-day e-Governance workshop begins in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, December 16: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Monday inaugurated the three-day State Level e-Governance workshop at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) here. During the inaugural session, young scientists from NIC showcased their expertise and creativity across 14 topics using models and simulations powered by artificial intelligence. In his address, Chief Secretary Ahuja, citing different […]

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Hive disturbed during Congress rally; Bees attack protestors, journalists and cops in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, December 16: A large number of Congress workers, police personnel and journalists were injured after they were stung by a swarm of bees here on Monday during a protest rally organised by Congress outside the official residence of Principal Secretary to the Odisha Government, Bishnupada Sethi. The protest was organised demanding arrest of Sethi […]

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Odisha: CUO collaborates with IIT-Delhi for workshop on open access publishing

Koraput, December 15: A two-day workshop on open access publishing was conducted at Central University of Odisha at its Sunabeda Campus here on Friday and Saturday. The Workshop was organized by the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication of CUO in collaboration with Central Library, IIT Delhi. Vice Chancellor of CUO Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi inaugurated […]

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Odisha: Rs 509 crore sanctioned for railway flyovers in Cuttack & Rayagada districts

Bhubaneswar, December 9: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 509 crore for the construction of two major Railway Flyovers in the Cuttack and Rayagada districts of Odisha. This initiative is part of the broader Energy, Mineral & Cement Corridor Scheme of Indian Railways, aimed at improving train movements and alleviating traffic congestion across key […]

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Odisha: Major yard restructuring work underway at Bhadrak railway station 

Bhubaneswar, December 9: As part of Indian Railways’ grand plan to upgrade and modernize key Stations across the country, significant yard restructuring work is being undertaken at Bhadrak Railway Station. This project aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve train management at this crucial station, a key hub in the railway network of the East […]

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