Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi promotes millets as nutrient-rich staple for daily diet

Bhubaneswar, November 10: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated the two-day international event titled ‘Shree Anna and Agricultural Heritage of Odisha’ here at the Lok Seva Bhavan. Gracing the event, the Chief Minister highlighted Odisha’s commitment to promoting millet cultivation and consumption. Organised by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, the conference […]

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Odisha to host 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav from Nov 12-15

Bhubaneswar, November 10: The four-day long 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav- ‘UDBHAV’ will be held in Bhubaneswar from November 12-25. This year’s event is being observed to mark the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Previous four editions of this EMRS National Cutural & Literary festival and Kala […]

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IAS Reshuffle: Sanjay Kumar Singh appointed new Secretary of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept 

Bhubaneswar, November 9: The State Government on Saturday effected a reshuffle in senior IAS and gave five senior bureaucrats the additional charge of various departments and agencies. Senior IAS Officer and Principal Secretary to Odisha Government Vishal Kumar Dev has been given the charge of Department of Energy. Dev, a senior IAS Officer of 1996 […]

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Breaking mental health stigma: Health Dept screens award winning films Kaasav & Nial 

Bhubaneswar, November 7: To create awareness and sensitivity about the mental illness, two national award winning films Kaasav and Nial were screened by the Health & Family Welfare Department at the Krishi Bhawan auditorium here on Friday. Renowned psychiatrist and actor Padmashree Dr. Mohan Agashe graced the event and laid emphasis on education and awareness […]

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Significant progress in Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project: Trial run between Jharmunda-Boudh completed successfully 

Bhubaneswar, November 7: In a major step forward for the Khurda Road-Bolangir Rail Line Project, engine rolling and testing between newly laid train line between Jharmunda and Boudh stations over a distance of 16.270 kilometers has been completed successfully by Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) on Wednesday, said an official release on Thursday. According to […]

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Odisha gets national award for excellent work in public health surveillance 

Bhubaneswar, November 4: The State Surveillance Unit, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), Odisha on Monday was honoured for its excellent work in public health surveillance in the 20-year commemorative event of IDSP held in New Delhi. This recognition is a testament of dedication and commitment of the team in safeguarding the public health in Odisha. […]

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Cyclone Dana: Special train to run from Puri for stranded paasengers 

Bhubaneswar, October 25: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to run a Special train from Puri to Shalimar (Howrah) and back for the stranded passengers. In view of the cyclone Dana, some trains were cancelled in the above said route. This special train will facilitate in clearing the extra rush and serve passengers from […]

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Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, October 25: Cyclone Dana has made landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamara in Bhadrak, with wind speeds reaching around 110 kmph, causing intense rainfall and strong winds in various regions. The cyclone’s landfall process started around midnight, affecting districts such as Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore, and Jagatsinghpur with heavy rainfall and wind speeds […]

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Bhubaneswar to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from January 8-10 next year; Prez, PM Modi to attend

Bhubaneswar, October 19: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10 next year. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi & several Union Ministers will attend the event to be held at the Janata Maidan. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was held today to take […]

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi showcases State’s investment potential at India Chem 2024 in Mumbai

Bhubaneswar, October 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday highlighted the State’s growing role as a hub for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry during his keynote address at the India Chem 2024 conference in Mumbai. Organised by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the event served as a platform for Majhi to showcase […]

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