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Bhubaneswar, September 25: The Sixth Executive body Meeting of the State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB) chaired by Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department Satyabrata Sahu on Friday approved the five-year vision plan of the board to strengthen the conservation, cultivation, and commercialization of medicinal plants across the State. Sahu informed that the […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 25: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Odisha Chapter has written to the Odisha Government for the proper conservation and restoration of the Gohiratikiri battlefield, situated within the Dhamnagar Panchayat Samiti on the west bank the Genguti River in Bhadrak. The historical site, which is not only important from […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 24: Odisha has expanded its agricultural exports by adding Ireland to its Colocasia and papaya mango export destination. Nearly 100 kg Colocasia and 320 kg green papaya from Dhenkanal have been exported to Ireland through Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. This success has been possible under the strong leadership of the […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 24: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on railway infrastructure and ongoing projects on Tuesday and reviewed the progress of crucial ongoing railway projects in the State. Odisha continues to play a leading role in railway development by expediting land acquisition, ensuring timely clearances, and co-financing […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 5: Odisha is all set to give a major boost to eco-friendly public transport with the introduction of 600 new electric buses, announced Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra here on Friday. “The state requires around 1,000 e-buses to meet its growing demand. Of these, 200 will be procured by […]
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Sambalpur (Odisha), September 4: The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a remarkable feat at the Ministry of Coal’s Star Rating Awards, with nine of its coal mines being conferred the prestigious 5-Star Rating for the year 2023–24. This includes two Underground mines (Hirakhand-Bundia and Orient Colliery Mine No 1&2); and 06 Opencast Mines (Kulda; […]
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Bhubaneswar, September 2: Two newly constructed medical colleges in the State- Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College and Hospital, Talcher in Angul district and Phulbani Government Medical College – have received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to start admission for 100 MBBS seats each from 2025-26 academic session. This approval will help the medical […]
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Puri, August 27: Internationally acclaimed Indian sand artist and Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has been honored with a new record by the World Records Book of India for creating 50 unique sand sculptures of Lord Ganesha across multiple countries, including Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and various locations across India. […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 24: The Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference will be held on Monday at MAYFAIR Convention in Bhubaneswar. This high-profile event will bring together Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, State Ministers, senior officials, and industry leaders to deliberate on opportunities and challenges in strengthening the civil aviation sector across Eastern India. Odisha Chief Minister […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 18: The Central Agricultural University would come up in the western city of Sambalpur in the State. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday chaired a crucial meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan here to discuss the proposal for establishment of the central institute in […]
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