Odisha intensifies vigil to curb road mishaps during picnic season 

Cuttack, November 1: The State Transport Authority on Tuesday launched a two-month long special enforcement drive with an aim to promote safety, reduce road accidents and fatalities across Odisha during the picnic season. “A month-wise analysis of road accident statistics has revealed that winter times, especially November to February account for nearly 30 per cent […]

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Odisha: CM launches Jeypore-Bhubaneswar flight services, first scheduled flight to KBK

Bhubaneswar, October 31: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off direct flight services between Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar and Jeypore Airport in Koraput district. This is the first scheduled flight to the KBK region. Jeypore airport is completely owned by the State Government. The commencement of flight operations under the Centre’s regional connectivity […]

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HSRP affixation deadline extended again in Odisha

Cuttack, October 29: For the convenience of vehicle owners the timeline for affixation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on old vehicles registered prior to April 1, 2019 till February 2023. According to a State Transport Authority statement, the last date for registration number ending with 1& 2 and 3 & 4 is November 30, […]

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SAIL-AAI sign agreement for commercial operations at Rourkela Airport

Bhubaneawar, October 28: The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) on Friday signed an Operation and Management (O&M) agreement in New Delhi to facilitate commercial operations from Rourkela. According to a Ministry of Steel statement, SAIL had signed a MOU for the use of its own airport, under […]

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar conducts free Bone Mineral Density test on World Osteoporosis Day

Bhubaneswar, October 20: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar on Thursday celebrated World Osteoporosis Day here. Around 300 people attended the event. A free Bone Mineral Density check-up was performed on them, out of which 78 patients were found to have reduced bone mineral density. Osteoporosis is a common problem after the […]

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IBM’s Client Innovation Centre opened in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, October 16: In a major boost to IT ecosystem in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday inaugurated IBM’s Client Innovation Centre here which will have capacity for 500 employees. This is in line with the forays IBM has been making into emerging cities to get access to the diverse and rich talent available […]

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Odisha abolishes Contractual Recruitment system; Over 57K employees to be regularised 

Bhubaneswar, October 15: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced abolition of contractual system of recruitment permanently. “Today, I am delighted to announce that the State Cabinet has decided to abolish the contractual system of recruitment permanently. The notification will come out tomorrow. More than 57,000 employees will be benefited. The Government will spend approximately […]

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Odisha: 384 Banking Assistants join Central Co-operative Banks

Bhubaneawar, October 14: As many as 384 Banking Assistants were inducted in 15 district Central Co-operative Banks in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here on Friday. Patnaik also launched online operations in Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies on the occasion. With this, total 2,063 PACS came under the Core Banking Solution platform. “Co-operative Banks […]

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Six AIIMS Bhubaneswar resident doctors shine in national level

Bhubaneswar, September 28: Total six academic resident doctors of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar bagged the first positions in three different national-level academic events. Three teams comprising six junior resident doctors Dr. Debanjan Baral and Dr. Souvik Bhattacharjee from PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) department of AIIMS Bhubaneswar have secured 1st position in Quiz (offline Mode) at IAPMR […]

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Prof Chakradhar Tripathi takes charge as new CUO Vice-Chancellor 

Koraput, September 26: Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi on Monday took the charge of the Vice- Chancellor of Central University of Odisha (CUO) at its permanent campus at Sunabeda. He took over the charges from Vice Chancellor in-charge Prof. SK Palita. Prof. Tripathi is the fourth regular Vice-Chancellor of the University. Prior to joining the CUO, Prof. […]

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