Cyclone ‘Dana’ to bring winds up to 120 km/h: IMD 

Bhubaneswar, October 20: A cyclonic storm named Dana is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal by October 23 and could bring wind speeds of 100-120 km/h along Odisha’s coast by October 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, IMD Director General, has predicted that the storm could bring […]

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Cyclone threat: Leaves of Odisha Govt officials cancelled

Bhubaneswar, October 20: The Odisha Government on Sunday cancelled the leaves of all its employees as the State is expected to experience the first tropical storm of the post-monsoon season on October 24. “Leaves of all Government officials have been cancelled. District Collectors take decision on declaring holidays for schools. They have been directed to […]

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Bhubaneswar to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from January 8-10 next year; Prez, PM Modi to attend

Bhubaneswar, October 19: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10 next year. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi & several Union Ministers will attend the event to be held at the Janata Maidan. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was held today to take […]

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OPSC OAS Result: Swetashree Mohapatra tops OCS Exam 2022; Total 683 candidates qualify

Bhubaneswar, October 19: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Saturday officially declared the final results of the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2022 on its website. Swetashree Mohapatra has emerged as the topper, with five female candidates in the top in the top ten. While Prinkil Parbin Parida secured Rank 2, Pranja Parangama secured […]

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Investment roadshow to attract investors to Odisha concludes in Mumbai 

Mumbai, October 19: Odisha’s ambitious plans for industrial growth and investment took center stage during a successful roadshow led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Mumbai, the second stop of its global investment roadshow following Delhi. The high-profile event further advanced preparations for the marquee Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, scheduled for January […]

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi showcases State’s investment potential at India Chem 2024 in Mumbai

Bhubaneswar, October 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday highlighted the State’s growing role as a hub for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry during his keynote address at the India Chem 2024 conference in Mumbai. Organised by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the event served as a platform for Majhi to showcase […]

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Daan Utsav: Sumptuous lunch treat for slum kids 

Bhubaneswar, October 9: In a heartwarming gesture, Bhubaneswar-based Bakul Foundation has treated around 100 children from different slums to a buffet at the Barbeque Nation as a part of Daan Utsav celebration. Sujit Mahapatra, the founder of Bakul Foundation and a volunteer of Daan Utsav had motivated his friend and former student, Rahul Agarwal, the […]

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Odisha: Gratuity limit of State Govt employees enhanced to Rs 20 lakh

Bhubaneswar, October 8: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday enhanced the Gratuity limit of State Government employees from Rs15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. As per a CMO communique, the State Government has enhanced the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) benefit from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh retrospectively from January1, 2024 for all regular […]

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Odisha: British era Dak Bungalow in Bhubaneswar to be demolished

Bhubaneswar, October 7: The Dak Bungalow at Mahatab Road, the oldest colonial vestige of Bhubaneswar, is slated for demolition for the construction of a Kalyan Mandap. The Prachi Division has been allocated a sum of Rs 2.60 crore, and ground work has been started. The Dak Bungalow has an interesting history. Built sometime in the […]

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Odisha Central University student to represent India in Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship

Bhubaneswar, October 1: Rohit Patro, a first-year student of the Mathematics Department at Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput has been selected to represent India at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships, set to take place in Sun City, South Africa, from October 4-13. A native of Koraput district, Rohit is currently practicing Powerlifting at the Municipality […]

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