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Bhubaneswar, September 1: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced a permanent addition of an extra Non-AC Chair Car coach to Train No. 12892/12891 Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Express to enhance passenger amenities and accommodate increased demand. “Effective from September 1, 2025, departing Puri, and September 2, 2025, departing Bangiriposi, the train’s revised composition will offer greater seating […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 1: The Commerce & Transport Department on Monday announced a major expansion of the Odisha Yatri app with the rollout of two landmark features – ‘Ama Bus’ ticket booking and ticketing for Chilika boating services starting with Satapada. This marks a significant step in transforming mobility and tourism experiences in the State through […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 27: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set yet another benchmark in freight transportation by crossing the milestone of 100 million tons of unloading within just 148 days of the current financial year. As of 26th August 2025, ECoR has unloaded 100.55 million tons, registering an impressive 8% growth compared to the same […]
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Puri, August 27: Internationally acclaimed Indian sand artist and Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has been honored with a new record by the World Records Book of India for creating 50 unique sand sculptures of Lord Ganesha across multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and various locations across India. […]
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Bhubaneswar: Renowned miniature artist L. Eshwar Rao, a resident of Jatni in Odisha has created a unique piece of art on the occasion of Ganesh Puja. This year, Rao has crafted a 1 cm tall Ganesh idol on the tip of a pencil. The intricate idol was completed over four days, with the artist dedicating […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 26: The Central Government has released more than Rs 240 crore to Odisha under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for rural local bodies in three States during the financial year 2025-26, said an official release. According to communiqué of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, “Mizoram has received Rs 14.2761 crores […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 24: The Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference will be held on Monday at MAYFAIR Convention in Bhubaneswar. This high-profile event will bring together Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, State Ministers, senior officials, and industry leaders to deliberate on opportunities and challenges in strengthening the civil aviation sector across Eastern India. Odisha Chief Minister […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 23: The Consul General of Japan, Ishikawa Yoshihisa inaugurated the Festival of Japan at the BAKUL Library on Saturday. Ishikawa, the Consul General declared the festival open in a very unique and appropriate way, when he was asked to open a folded paper fan, that on opening read, “Festival of Japan @Bakul”. He […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 23: The National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC) on Saturday. Science & Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra graced on the occasion. A discussion spoke on this year’s theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan:Ancient wisdom to infinite possibilities” was also held. The Government of India has declared August 23rd as […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub, called ‘BharatNetra initiative’ here. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Electronics & IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling and GFTN CEO Sopnendu Mohanty also graced the occasion. Terming it as a transformative initiative that will shape the future of […]
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