Dharmendra writes to Union Culture Minister over mining activities in Lalitgiri & Sisupalgarh 

Bhubaneawar, March 16: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday urged his Cabinet colleague G Kishan Reddy to stop large scale mining activities at Lalitgiri Buddhist Complex in Jajpur district and Sisupalgarh in Khordha district. In a letter to the Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy, Pradhan […]

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Odisha Govt approves 25 industrial projects worth Rs 5,827.27 crore

Bhubaneswar, March 4: The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena on Saturday approved 25 industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 5,827.27 crore, and expected employment generation for over 25,000 people. The 115th meeting of the SLSWCA also recommended three large projects of investment value of around […]

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar educates budding doctors on gastrointestinal emergencies 

Bhubaneswar, March 3: In order to educate young and upcoming doctors, physicians and surgeons regarding the nuances of managing Gastrointestinal Emergencies, a day-long symposium on “What is new in Gastrointestinal Emergencies: An Evidence Based Approach” was organised by the Department of Gastroenterology of AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Friday. Gastrointestinal emergencies constitute a major chunk of the […]

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Reach out to people, sort out their issues in faster manner: Odisha CM to Collectors

Bhubaneswar, February 14: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday asked district Collectors to reach out to more and more people, find out their issues of concern, and use technology to sort them out in a faster, simple and hassle-free manner. “The 5T Initiative and ‘Mo Sarkar’ – these twin initiatives have brought about transformative governance […]

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Odisha waives user fees for public & community toilets

Bhubaneswar, February 13: Now, the public don’t have to pay user fee for using public and community toilets across Odisha as the State Government waived user fees for the same. In case you are asked for user fee, please contact the ‘Mo Sahar Sarkar’ Helpline number to lodge your complaint, the Housing and Urban Development […]

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Mass drug administration drive to end lymphatic filariasis in Odisha 

Bhubaneawar, February 9: The State Health and Family Welfare Department will conduct mass drug administration drive from Friday in 10 districts in Odisha for elimination of lymphatic filariasis. The districts are Balasore, Bhadrak, Bolangir, Cuttack, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Khurda, Nayagarh, Nuapada and Rayagada. During this campaign, around 51,371 trained drug administrators, including ASHAs will visit every […]

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CJI opens virtual High Court in 10 districts in Odisha

Cuttack, February 3: In a pioneering development to enhance access to High Court, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Friday inaugurated virtual High Court in 10 districts in Odisha on virtual mode. Orissa High Court Chief Justice Dr S. Muralidhar, other judges of the High Court were present. The inaugural ceremony was organised […]

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Two minor girls gangraped in Bhubaneswar after being abducted 

Bhubaneawar, January 17: Two minor girls aged 12 and 14 years were allegedly gang raped near Patia railway station here on Monday night. The heinous crime came to the fore after their parents on registered a complaint with the GRP on Tuesday, with the help of Childline. According to the complaint, the two survivors live […]

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Adani Group plans to set up two medical colleges in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, January 17: The Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has proposed to set up two medical colleges in Bhadrak and Rayagada in the State to upgrade medical care facilities at the district level. The company, which has a port and logistics business in the State, plans to set up medical colleges in Bhadrak in the first […]

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BJD MPs meet Railways Minister Vaishnaw, seek passenger services on Paradip-Haridaspur line

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, December 16: A delegation of BJD MPs from Rajya Sabha on Friday met Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and urged him to start passenger services on Paradip-Haridaspur railway line for the benefit of the people of Kendrapara district. The MPs including Sasmit Patra, Amar Patnaik, Sujeet Kumar, Sulata Deo, Mamata Mahanta […]

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