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PM Modi to lay foundation stones for modern wholesale fish market in Bhubaneswar and Integrated Aqua Park in Hirakud via VC on October 11

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Bhubaneswar, October 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for state-of-the-art wholesale fish market at Pandara in Bhubaneswar and an Integrated Aqua Park in Hirakud in Sambalpur through video conferencing on Saturday. The Prime Minister will also address the nation through video conferencing from New Delhi and launch the Pradhan Mantri Dhan […]

15th Finance Commission Grants: Centre releases over Rs 240 crore for Odisha

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Bhubaneswar, August 26: The Central Government has released more than Rs 240 crore to Odisha under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for rural local bodies in three States during the financial year 2025-26, said an official release. According to communiqué of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, “Mizoram has received Rs 14.2761 crores […]

Odisha: Festival of Japan inaugurated at Bakul Library in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar, August 23: The Consul General of Japan, Ishikawa Yoshihisa inaugurated the Festival of Japan at the BAKUL Library on Saturday. Ishikawa, the Consul General declared the festival open in a very unique and appropriate way, when he was asked to open a folded paper fan, that on opening read, “Festival of Japan @Bakul”. He […]

Odisha CM launches BharatNetra Initiative- an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub

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Bhubaneswar, August 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub, called ‘BharatNetra initiative’ here. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Electronics & IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling and GFTN CEO Sopnendu Mohanty also graced the occasion. Terming it as a transformative initiative that will shape the future of […]

Odisha To Create Model Village Free From Bonded Labour: Minister

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Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha would work towards creating a model village free from bonded labour, said Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik while addressing the State Consultation on Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour organised in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Speaking at the event, organised by SURAKHYA, a coalition of over 30 NGOs from across Odisha, […]

Odisha: Cuttack-Paradeep Railway Section Gets Automatic Signalling Upgrade

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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The East Coast Railway has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art Automatic Signalling System on the Cuttack–Paradeep section (83 km) of the Talcher–Paradeep Freight Corridor under Khurda Road Division. The system marks a significant milestone in the modernization of railway operations along this vital route connecting Paradeep Port. Major Benefits of Automatic Signalling – […]

Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road Express upgraded to modern LBH coaches

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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The 20837/20838 Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road-Bhubaneswar Express has now been fully upgraded to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, ensuring enhanced safety, comfort, and travel experience for passengers. The LHB-equipped service will commence its journey from Bhubaneswar on August 25, and from Junagarh Road on August 26, said an East Coast Railway (ECoR) statement. […]

Odisha: 2nd phase of Zero Accident Day campaign to be launched in Keonjhar district

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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The second phase of Zero Accident Day (ZAD) campaign will be launched in Keonjhar district. The district, identified as one of Odisha’s major accident hotspots, has also been recognized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and IIT Madras as part of the Top 100 Districts for Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions […]

Borrow a ‘person’ instead of a ‘book’ at Bakul’s Human Library in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Bakul Foundation on Thursday organised third edition of the Human Library at Café 16 Satyanagar here. The Human Library or the Living Library has been an interesting idea in which readers borrow books of their choice, read and return them in good condition, after which they are borrowed by other interested […]

Odisha Govt reshuffles 17 IPS officers, eight districts get new SPs; Check details

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Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Odisha Government on Thursday initiated a major reshuffle of Indian Police Service (IPS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS) officers, with 18 officers being transfered and receiving new assignments across the State. According to a Home Department notification, Dr Santosh Bala, a 1995-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director, […]