Odisha: Fresh blow to BJD as former Rajya Sabha member Amar Patnaik joins BJP 

Bhubaneswar, November 3: In a fresh blow to BJD ahead of the crucial Nuapada Assembly bye election, senior BJD leader and former BJD Rajya Sabha member Amar Patnaik on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here on Monday. Patnaik joined the saffron party in a formal joining prograame organised at the BJP State party […]

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OHPC observes Vigilance Awareness Week

Bhubaneswar, November 1: As part of the ongoing observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week, a vigilance awareness programme was organised at the Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) Training Centre here. Former IPS officer M Akhaya graced the sensitisation drive The event was attended by OHPC Director (HR) Sandeep Patnaik and other senior officials. Addressing the […]

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Odisha: H&UD Dept holds Camp Court, adjudicates 140 cases

Bhubaneswar, November 1: In order to expedite the resolution of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982, a special Camp Court was convened today at UNNATI Bhawan here. During the hearing, a total of 140 cases were successfully adjudicated, making a notable impact on the backlog of over 400 pending appeals. This […]

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14 companies of CAPF deployed for Nuapada bypoll 

Bhubaneswar, November 1: As many as 14 companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been deployed in Nuapada in a major security move ahead of the upcoming Nuapada Assembly byelection, said ADG (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar. Kumar said a total of 14 FST and 14 SST (Static Surveillance Team) equipped with 24×7 CCTV […]

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Two-day national conference on handlooms & handicrafts begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, October 31: The National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts, organised by the Ministry of Textiles, began today at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar, celebrating India’s rich weaving traditions and exploring pathways for future growth. The two-day event aims to empower artisans, promote India’s craft economy, and strengthen the handloom and handicraft sectors through knowledge sharing, […]

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Railway stations across ECoR illuminate in red to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month 

Bhubaneswar, October 30: As part of the observance of Dyslexia Awareness Month, railway stations across the East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been illuminated in red colour under the “Go Red” campaign, symbolising solidarity with individuals living with Dyslexia and spreading awareness about this often-misunderstood learning difference. The campaign focuses on changing the narrative around Dyslexia […]

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Odisha: Two-day workshop on PALNA initiative begins in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, October 30: A two-day consultation meeting-cum-workshop for successful implementation of PALNA scheme in the State. The objective of the PALNA scheme is to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months – 6 years), nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring and immunisation. Crèche […]

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Experts discuss ways to win against kidney disease as over 18,800 patients now under active dialysis in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, October 29: With successful roll out of free dialysis services throughout the State, the Odisha Government on Thursday organised a brainstorming session for situational analysis, management, control and prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the State. Currently, more than 18,800 patients were under active dialysis in Government facilities. Besides, many patients are also […]

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Odisha: NCB nabs drug trafficker with 171 kgs ganja after hot pursuit in Mayurbhanj district

Bhubaneswar, October 30: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Bhubaneswar Zonal Unit on Thursday said that it has apprehended a drug trafficker and seized 171 kgs of ganja from his possession following a raid at Karanjia of Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday. The ganja was being trafficked in a Tata Curvv vehicle when it was interpreted by […]

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Tejeswar demands inclusion of ‘Khandayat’ community in Central OBC list

Bhubaneswar, October 29: Senior BJP leader Tejeswar Parida on Wednesday met National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Chairperson Hansraj Gangaram Ahir here and presented a memorandum demanding inclusion of ‘Khandayat’ community in the Central OBC list. NCBC Chairperson Ahir, along with Member Bhuvan Bhushan Kamal, and Secretary Meeta Rajivlocha conducted a public hearing at the […]

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