PM Modi to release Hindi version of Harekrushna Mahtab’s book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ on April 9

New Delhi, April 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written by former Odisha Chief Minister ‘Utkal Keshari’ Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on April 9 at 12 noon at Ambedkar International Center, Janpath, New Delhi, said an official release. The book, available in Odia and English so far, […]

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Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Konark Special Train to run with revised timings from April 12

Bhubaneswar, April 7: The Indian Railways has been decided to revise the timings of Mumbai CSMT-Bhubaneswar Konark Special between Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar in East Coast Railway jurisdiction from April 12. According to a East Coast Railway (ECoR) communique, Mumbai CSMT-Bhubaneswar Konark Special (01019) from Mumbai will arrive at Visakhapatnam at 3.45 PM from April 12 […]

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10-day drive to strictly implement Covid norms in Odisha begins today

Bubaneswar, April 7: The Odisha Police will begin a 10-day special drive on Wednesday to strictly implement the existing Covid norms across the State to contain the virus spread. Yesterday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik directed the State police to launch the drive to enforce the regulations, instead of introducing any new curb. The CM has […]

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Inculcate reading habit among children to strengthen foundational literacy: Vice President

Cuttack (Odisha), April 2: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu Friday called for inculcating reading habit among children from a young age to strengthen their foundational literacy. Speaking at the 600th birth anniversary event of Adikabi Sarala Das here, the Vice President underlined the importance of reading in the development of children’s personalities and to wean […]

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Rs 450 crore Medical College project in Phulbani to be completed in 30 months

Bhubaneswar, April 2: On the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a high-level team led by Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra on Friday visited Kandhamal to review the progress of construction of the Medical College and Hospital in Phulbani. The project has been taken up at a cost of Rs 450 crore and is expected […]

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Special train between Puri-Gunupur from April 22

Bubaneswar, March 31: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to run a Special Express Train between Puri and Gunupur. The services will start from April 22 from Puri and from April 23 from Gunupur till further advice, said an official release. According to an ECoR release, the Puri-Gunupur Special (08417) will leave from Puri […]

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Re-Development of Kalinga Studio envisages 12,000 job opportunities

Bhubaneswar, March 25: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the re-development of Kalinga Studio with all the state-of-the-art infrastructure envisaging employment for around 12,000 people. “With the completion of this project, the entertainment industry will receive a massive boost promoting art, culture and heritage along with cinema, and also create […]

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President Kovind offers prayers at Puri Jagannath Temple, contributes Rs 1 lakh

Puri, March 22: President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind on Monday visited Shree Jagannath Temple here and offered prayers to the Holy Trinity. The President also donated Rs 1 lakh to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) for the development of the 12th century shrine. Upon reaching at Talbania Helipad in an […]

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Odisha launches ‘Mo College’ Campaign; 755 Govt Colleges, Universities included

Bhubaneswar, March 21: To connect global Odia alumni to their alma maters in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday rolled out the ‘Mo College’ Campaign and also launched the web portal. “As many as 755 Govternmet colleges, universities including technical and professional institutions are included in the campaign. ‘Mo College’ will provide a platform […]

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President Kovind inaugurates RSP-run IGH’s super speciality hospital

Rourkela, March 21: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday inaugurated a 200-bed new super-speciality hospital at the Ispat General Hospital. The SAIL upgraded the Rourkela Steep Plant (RSP)-run Ispat General Hospital (IGH) into a super speciality facility. The super speciality hospital would have cardiology, cardiothoracic & vascular surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and nephrology departments. It is […]

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