Odisha: Land acquired by Vedanta University in Puri to be returned to owners, announces Minister 

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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Odisha: Government contemplates cow dung as firewood alternative for cremations at Puri Swargadwara

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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IPS Reshuffle in Odisha: 22 districts get new SPs; Twin Cities get new DCPs: Check Details 

Bhubaneswar, September 29: The Odisha Government on Sunday effected a major reshuffle in IPS and appointed SPs in several districts. Besides, DCPs of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have also been transferred. Check Details Pinak Mishra: DCP, Bhubaneswar M Sandeep Sampath: SP, Bhadrak Anupama James: SP, Vigilance Rahul PR: SP, vigilance Jagmohan Meena: DCP, Cuttack L Divya […]

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar saves life of critically ill woman through ECMO Therapy

Bhubaneswar, September 9: In a remarkable demonstration of medical innovation and dedication, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully saved the life of a critically ill woman using advanced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) therapy, said an official release. This case marks a significant achievement for the institution, showcasing its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with compassionate care. According […]

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Odisha: Six 2022-batch IAS officers appointed as Sub-Collectors

Bhubaneswar, September 3: The Odisha Government on Tuesday appointed six IAS officers of 2022 batch as Sub-Collectors of different Sub-Divisions. The new assignments were given to the IAS officers on completion Phase-II training. According to a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department, Akshay Pillay has been appointed as Sub-Collector of Bonai […]

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Odisha CM felicitates Mangala Muduli, the first Bonda tribe boy who clears NEET in first attempt

Bhubaneswar, August 29: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday felicitated Mangala Muduli, a Bonda tribe boy, who has created history by clearing NEET-2024 in the first attempt and allotted a MBBS seat at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, at Lokseva Bhawan here. The Chief Minister felicitated Muduli with a laptop and uttariya and […]

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Now, ‘Bhang’ is declared as an intoxicant in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, August 13: The Odisha Government has declared ‘Bhang’ as an intoxicant. “The State do hereby declares that ‘Bhang’, which means a preparation from the leaves, or small stalks of the Indian Hemp Plant (Cannabis Sativa), which is smoked, chewed eaten or infused and drunk which has the potential to produce symptoms of grandiosity, excitement, […]

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Odisha: Electricity workers withdraw stir on Energy Secretary’s assurance

Bhubaneswar, August 12: The Odisha Bidyut Karmachari Ekta Manch, a body of electricity workers, who had been sitting on a dharna since August 6 seeking fulfillment of their various demands, including resolving anomalies, payment of 20 percent house rend, and payment of rightful grade pay, has withdrawn their agitation on the assurances of the Energy […]

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BJP Govt scraps previous BJD Govt’s 5T Charter & Mo Sarkar initiative from annual PAR system

Bhubaneswar, August 7: The BJP Government in Odisha on Wednesday took a bold step to erase the previous Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) administration’s “draconian” and “illegal administrative” tools kike 5T and Mo Sarkar. The acronym 5T stands for Teamwork, Transparency, Technology, Time, and Transformation. In 2019, the then chief minister Naveen Patnaik had […]

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Odisha: First major IAS reshuffle by BJP Govt; Two most influential bureaucrats in previous BJD Govt shifted to insignificant positions 

Bhubaneswar, July 10: The new BJP Government on Wednesday carried out first major reshuffle among senior IAS officers on Wednesday. Two most influential bureaucrats in the previous BJD Government – G Mathivathanan and R Vineel Krishna- have been transferred to insignificant positions by the Mohan Majhi Government According to a notification of the General Administration […]

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