NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan meets PM Modi 

New Delhi, August 18: A day after being named as the NDA’s Vice Presidential nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. In a post on X, PM Modi Modi wrote: “Met Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. Conveyed my best wishes on his being the NDA’s Vice Presidential […]

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Odisha: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Admitted In ICU, Condition Stable 

Bhubaneswar, August 16: BJD president and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has been in the ICU of SUM Ultimate Medicare Hospital here. “As per the direction of Honbl’e CM Mohan Charan Majhi, I visited the SUM hospital to enquire the health condition of Hon’ble Naveen Patnaik. He has been admitted in […]

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NDA announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as candidate for Vice Presidential election

New Delhi, August 16: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The election was necessitated after the incumbent, Jagdeep Dhankhar, announced a sudden resignation on July 21, citing health concerns. The decision was taken by the BJP’s highest […]

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Cuttack-Paradeep passenger train cancelled for safety works till August 20

Bhubaneswar, August 16: The services of two passenger trains between Cuttack and Paradeep will remain suspended from August 16 to August 20 due to safety related works at Rahama, Badabandha, and Paradeep stations, said an official release “To enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and provide better train handling capacity, the East Coast Railway will undertake […]

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Odisha: CM launches direct flight service between Bhubaneswar & Jharsuguda 

Bhubaneswar, August 16: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the direct flight service between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here. In a major boost to regional connectivity within Odisha, the Government of Odisha commenced direct flight services between the State capital and Jharsuguda under the State’s pioneering B-MAAN […]

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Six Odisha students leave for Japan to participate in SAKURA Science High School Programme

Bhubaneswar, August 14: A total of six meritorious students from different districts of Odisha, along with a guide teacher, will represent Odisha at the prestigious SAKURA Science High School Programme (SSHP) in Japan from August 16 to 23. The selected students are – Sai Soham Pradhan from Iconic OAV, Andharua, Khordha; Sreyashree Panigrahi from BJB […]

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Record-Breaking Feat: ECoR hits 100 MT freight mark in 134 days

Bhubaneswar, August 13: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has etched its name in history by becoming the first railway zone in the country to achieve 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of freight loading in just 134 days thereby showing 10.7% increase over last year, in the current financial year 2025–26, said an official release on Wednesday. […]

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Odisha CM launches Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor

Bhubaneswar, August 12: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), an ambitious initiative to unlock the immense potential of marine bio-resources for scientific excellence, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, at the Lok Seva Bhavan here. “OMBRIC will serve as a bridge between research and real-world application, […]

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ECoR offers additional stoppages of 30 trains; Check details 

Bhubaneswar, August 11: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to provide additional stoppages for several trains at various stations across its jurisdiction. This passenger-friendly step, taken in response to long-standing public demand, is aimed at ensuring greater convenience and comfort for travellers. With the festive season around the corner, this decision will bring cheer […]

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It was javelin throwers day out at Continental Tour in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, August 10: Promising javelin throwers from India and Sri Lanka fought hard to stamp their authority in the one-day prize money World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Egged on by enthusiastic Sunday crowd, the 22 years old Rumesh Tharanga from Sri Lanka walked away with the honour, […]

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