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Bhubaneswar, April 22: In the wake of the intense heatwave sweeping Odisha, the Odisha Government on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the State from Wednesday. “All schools run by the Government, Government-aided and private will remain closed from tomorrow due to heatwave. Stern action will be taken if any private schools found violating […]
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Cuttack/Bhubaneswar, March 30: One person was killed and three others injured as an express train derailed in Cuttack district on Sunday. Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Nirgundi near Manguli at 11.54 AM, said East Coast Railways (ECoR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Ashok Mishra. According to an ECoR communique, Suvankar […]
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Bhubaneswar, March 30: In a historic move, the Odisha government on Sunday announced the grand celebration of ‘Odia Pakhya’ from 1st April , Odisha Day to 14th April, Odia New Year. This 14-day celebration aims to promote Odia language, literature, culture and heritage through various programs across the state, from the block level to the […]
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Bhubaneswar, March 19: The family members of Naba Kishore Das, a senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and serving Health Minister who was killed in January 2023, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday evening at the State Secretariat and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the incident. […]
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Bhubaneswar, January 29: The Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 shattered all previous records, securing a remarkable Rs 16.73 lakh crore in investment proposals, well beyond its original target of Rs 5 lakh crore. The event saw an overwhelming response, with 595 investment intents spanning across 20 industries, marking a defining moment for the state’s […]
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Bhubaneswar, January 24: Ahead of the Utkarsh Odisha investment conclave, the 39th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday approved investments worth Rs 32,736 crore across eight transformative industrial projects. These investments are set to generate employment for over 18,688 individuals, reinforcing Odisha’s industrial and economic foundation. These projects, […]
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Bhubaneswar, December 20: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully completed the major yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station within the scheduled timeframe, marking a significant milestone in the station’s modernization efforts. The work, which aimed at improving operational efficiency and streamlining train management, was completed as per the schedule. Importantly, no additional train […]
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Bhubaneswar, December 5: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the new East Side Station Entry at Cuttack Railway Station on December 7 (Saturday), said an official release. According to an East Coast Railway (ECoR) statement, the east side station building of Cuttack Railway Station will facilitate in seamless movement of passengers directly from the NH […]
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Bhubaneswar, November 13: The land acquired by Vedanta Group for establishment of Vedanta University in Puri will be returned to the farmers who owned it, announced Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. In September this year, the Orissa High Court issued notice to the State authorities on the issue of return of land acquired […]
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Bhubaneswar, October 29: The Odisha Government is exploring the use of cow dung in place of firewood for cremating bodies at Swargadwara, the revered crematorium in Puri. This site holds deep significance in Hindu beliefs, as it is said that a soul cremated at Swargadwara is freed from earthly ties and finds a place in […]
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