National cancer conclave at SUM hospital on Nov 8

Bhubaneswar, November 5: Experts on cancer treatment will be converging at the Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital (IMSSH), the faculty of medicine of SOA University here, on November 8 to discuss the latest trends in cancer therapy.  “The first National Sum Cancer Conclave, being organized by the hospital, was a step towards strengthening […]

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Naveen on 6-day Delhi visit from Tuesday

Naveen Patnaik Bhubaneswar, November 3: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would leave for the national capital on a six-day visit on Tuesday. “I will meet Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to submit a memorandum on the damages incurred in the southern districts due to the recent Cyclone Hudhud. Also, I will discuss about the remaining Central assistance for […]

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Six more DIETs for teachers training centres in Odisha soon

Bhubaneswar, October 30: In view of nearly 10, 000 school teachers not getting proper training facility due to lack of training centres, the Odisha Government has decided to set up six District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in six districts in the State soon. “The DIETs will be opened in Malkangiri, Nuapada, Boudh, Jharsuguda, […]

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30,000 Disaster Resistant Houses by 2018 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, October 29: Maintaining that Odisha has become a model for others in disaster response and management Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said around 30,000 disaster resistant houses would be set up in disaster prone areas in the State by 2018. “In the aftermath of the very severe cyclonic storm Phailin last year the […]

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Record 46% conviction in vigilance cases this year in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, October 27: Claiming that the pioneering efforts of the State Government in dealing with corruption related cases of public servants have received nation-wide attention, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said that the conviction percentage in vigilance cases has reached a record 46 per cent this year in the State.   “The Bihar, Madhya […]

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Mining scam: Narasingha demands Naveen’s resignation, CBI probe

Narasingha Mishra Bhubaneswar, October 24: Armed with the Central Empowered Committee’s (CEC) report on mining scam in Odisha which was submitted to the Supreme Court recently, Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Narasingha Mishra dared Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to order a CBI probe into the scam and step down from his office. Addressing […]

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GoAir service to Delhi, Kolkata, Bangolore, Mumbai from Oct 26

Bhubaneswar, October 22: The GoAir will start its operations from the Biju Patnaik International Airport here from October 26 to Delhi, Kolkata, Bangolore and Mumbai on the Diwali auspicious week, said a release issued by the Airport authorities here. Sharad Kumar, Airport Director, said “It is a proud and joyous moment for the state as […]

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Many BJD, Congress heavyweights are set to join BJP, claims Arun Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bhubaneswar, October 21: Senior BJP leader and Odisha in-charge Arun Singh on Tuesday said some top leaders of the ruling BJD and main opposition Congress, are ready to join the BJP in the coming days. “Many heavyweight leaders from the Congress and the BJD are ready to join the Bharatiya Janata […]

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