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Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha would work towards creating a model village free from bonded labour, said Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik while addressing the State Consultation on Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour organised in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Speaking at the event, organised by SURAKHYA, a coalition of over 30 NGOs from across Odisha, […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The East Coast Railway has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art Automatic Signalling System on the Cuttack–Paradeep section (83 km) of the Talcher–Paradeep Freight Corridor under Khurda Road Division. The system marks a significant milestone in the modernization of railway operations along this vital route connecting Paradeep Port. Major Benefits of Automatic Signalling – […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The 20837/20838 Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road-Bhubaneswar Express has now been fully upgraded to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, ensuring enhanced safety, comfort, and travel experience for passengers. The LHB-equipped service will commence its journey from Bhubaneswar on August 25, and from Junagarh Road on August 26, said an East Coast Railway (ECoR) statement. […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The second phase of Zero Accident Day (ZAD) campaign will be launched in Keonjhar district. The district, identified as one of Odisha’s major accident hotspots, has also been recognized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and IIT Madras as part of the Top 100 Districts for Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Bakul Foundation on Thursday organised third edition of the Human Library at Café 16 Satyanagar here. The Human Library or the Living Library has been an interesting idea in which readers borrow books of their choice, read and return them in good condition, after which they are borrowed by other interested […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Odisha Government on Thursday initiated a major reshuffle of Indian Police Service (IPS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS) officers, with 18 officers being transfered and receiving new assignments across the State. According to a Home Department notification, Dr Santosh Bala, a 1995-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director, […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 20: The 139th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday approved 19 new investment proposals worth Rs 4,515 crore. These projects are expected to create 8,200 employment opportunities across eight districts including Angul, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda. The […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 19: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted an on-board inspection of the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Tuesday. His inspection focused on passenger amenities, cleanliness, safety measures, and service quality, aiming to ensure a comfortable and seamless travel experience for all passengers. Subsequently, the General Manager visited Bhadrak Railway Station, […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 19: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved construction of 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass – 110.875 km) in Odisha on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs 8307.74 crore. Currently, connectivity between Rameshwar to Tangi on […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 18: The Central Agricultural University would come up in the western city of Sambalpur in the State. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday chaired a crucial meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan here to discuss the proposal for establishment of the central institute in […]
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