BJP seeks Guv’s intervention for separate ballot boxes for ZP polls

Bhubaneswar, Dec 27: Coming down heavily on the State Government for not accepting the proposal of the State Election Commission (SEC) for provision of separate ballot boxes for Zilla Parishad (ZP) polls during the ensuing three-tier panchayat polls, the BJP on Tuesday sought the intervention of Governor Dr SC Jamir in this regard. The party […]

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BDA-WRI MoU on sustainable urban mobility

Bhubaneswar, Dec 27: Bhubaneswar Development Authority on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WRI India (World Resources Institute) to develop sustainable urban mobility planning for the number one Smart City in India. With signing of the MoU, both the organisations will now have an integrated effort to address transport and development challenges, such […]

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Prince Dance Group’s art, songs attract 60,000 visitors at Path Utsav

Bhubaneswar, Dec 25: While the atmosphere and the surrounding was filled with the spirit of celebration during the celebration of Vth Patha Utsav on Janpath on Sunday, Prince Dance Group became the crowd puller with their signature Krishna Dance, with electrifying choreography and earthy composition. As the sons of the soil from Ganjam with the […]

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CARE Super specialty cardiac hospital in Jharsuguda

Bhubaneswar, Dec 24: The State Government on Saturday signed an agreement with CARE Hospitals for establishment of a super specialty cardiac care hospital in Jharsuguda. The agreement was signed by the officials of Health and Family Welfare Department and CARE Hospitals in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here at the State Secretariat. This […]

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Musical programme at IG Park every 2nd Saturday

Bhubaneswar, Dec 24: After successfully introducing people-centric socio-cultural and heritage events like Patha Utsav and Ekamra Walks, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has conceived a plan to introduce regular Music-in-Park Programme at Indira Gandhi Park every month. The programme is aimed at promoting and patronising cultural events so that the city would be known as […]

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111 projects to strengthen police, fire services, prisons infra

Bhubaneswar, Dec 23: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated 111 projects of police, fire services and prisons Directorate which will fill the critical gap in infrastructure and substantially enhance public delivery in our State. The projects include police stations, maritime police stations, jail buildings, fire stations, Mahila and Sishu Desks and Reception Centres. “These […]

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840 officers inducted in police, fire services departments

Bhubaneswar, Dec 23: As many as 840 officers were recruited in police and fire services departments on Friday. The newly recruited officers include 792 Sub-Inspectors, Sergeants and Deputy Subedars of Odisha Police and 48 Station Officers of Fire Services. “They will play a crucial role in maintenance of law and order, crime control as well […]

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1,300 dwelling units to be built at Satya Nagar

An artist’s impression of proposed Shanti Nagar Awas Yojna Bhubaneswar, Dec 22: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Thursday published a tender inviting proposal from private real-estate players to develop 1,300 affordable housing units in Satya Nagar under the Smart District area. Shanti Nagar Awas Yojana, as it will be named, would be developed over a […]

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Fishfed, IOCL ink pact for exclusive diesel outlets for fishermen

Bhubaneswar, Dec 22: Odisha State Fishermen Co-Operative Federation (Fishfed) on Thursday signed a MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for setting up 13 high speed diesel (HSD) consumer pumps at various Fish Landing Centers and Jetties in the State. The MoU was signed by Fishfed managing director Subal Chandra Mohanty and IOCL Chief Divisional […]

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Intelligent traffic signal control system in Smart City next year

Bhubaneswar, Dec 21: Gurgaon-based company Envoys Electronics Pvt. Ltd. has been selected to undertake the IT– enabled management of 58 traffic signals, 14 pelican crossing and blinkers at 5 locations. The company won the bid at Rs 14.7 crore, including supply, installation and the maintenance cost. The project will be commissioned within a period of […]

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