Odisha

TPCODL deploys 7,700 ground staff for swift power restoration after nor’wester

12/06/202327/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 12: In order to ensure swift restoration of electricity supply following nor’wester (Kalabaisakhi) activities and prevailing heatwave conditions, the Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) has deployed 7,700 ground staff equipped with poles, conductors, hydra and polemasters, said an official release on Monday. According to a TPCODL statement, to ensure reliable power […]

Odisha: Six dead as goods train runs over group of labourers at Jajpur Road station

07/06/202312/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 7: Six people died after rakes of an engine-less stationary goods train ran over a group of labourers near at Jajpur Road station on Wednesday evening. Two others sustained serious injuries in the incident. The incident occurred involving a group of labourers who sought shelter beneath the rakes during a sudden rain and […]

Odisha triple train accident: Initiatives taken by Commerce & Transport Dept

06/06/202312/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Initiatives taken by Commerce & Transport Dept 1. Govt. of Odisha extended required assistance to the families of deceased. 84 ambulances have commenced journey to ferry families carrying the mortal remains to their native places; 18 more are on reserve. Further breakup: 4 within Odisha, 35 to Bihar and 43 to West Bengal 2. Free […]

Odisha Govt gives consent to CBI probe into Balasore train accident; Case registered

06/06/202312/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 6: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case in connection with Friday’s collision involving two passenger trains and a goods train at Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district in Odisha on June 2, which claimed 275 lives. Meanwhile, a 20-member CBI team visited the accident site. The CBI has taken over […]

Balasore triple train tragedy: PM Modi inspects accident site, vows strict action

03/06/202306/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Balasore, June 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Odisha and reviewed the rescue and relief efforts underway after the tragic train accident in Bahanaga in Balasore district, that has left 288 dead and more than 900 people injured, so far. The Prime Minister, accompanied with the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister […]

Coromandel express derails in Odisha’s Balasore; Over 300 injured, several dead

02/06/202303/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Balasore/Bhubaneawar, June 2: Over 300 people are injured and several dead as Coromandel Express (12841) from Shalimar to Chennai derailed at Bahanaga station in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening. Many passengers were trapped in the overturned coaches of the superfast train. As per reports, the Coromandel train was moving on the mainline. After […]

Odisha: Experimental stoppages for 19 trains at 7 stations; Know details

01/06/202302/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneawar, June 1: For the convenience of passengers and in view of demands from passengers, the Ministry of Railways has decided to provide stoppages of 19 trains at seven stations on an experimental basis. 01. 18107/18108 Rourkela-Jagadalpur-Rourkela from Rourkela on 1st June and from Jagadalpur on 2nd June will stop at Kotpar Road Station. This […]

Odisha: CM inaugurates 3 football training centres in Bhubaneswar

31/05/202301/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneawar, May 31: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated three Football Training Centers in Bhubaneswar ahead of the upcoming Intercontinental Cup 2023, marking the establishment of Odisha Football Academy, Bhubaneswar Football Academy and Capital Arena Football. The Indian Men’s Football Teamwork, including Team Captain Sunil Chhetri was also present to welcome a new era […]

Odisha: Plus-II Science, Commerce results out; Girls outshine boys

31/05/202301/06/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 31: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) on Wednesday announced the Plus-II Science and Commerce results. The overall pass percentage in Plus-II Science steam is 84.93 per cent. At 96.41%, Nayagarh recorded the highest pass percentage while Gajapati lowest at 61.55%. Total 92,590 students (90,679 Regular & 2,271 Ex-regular) had appeared for […]

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik buys first ticket for Intercontinental Cup 2023

30/05/202331/05/2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 30: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday bought the first ticket for the upcoming Intercontinental Cup 2023 that will be played at Bhubaneswar from 9-18 June. Captain of the Indian Football team, Sunil Chhetri handed over the first ticket for the marquee event to the Chief Minister in the presence of Dr. Shaji […]