Pan India Helpline Number for Senior Citizens Launched 

Taking a historic step to addressing the various problems faced by the country’s senior citizens in their daily lives, the Government of India has launched the country’s first pan-India helpline number: Elder Line- 14567. Through this initiative senior citizens would be provided free information and guidance on pension issues, legal issues, extend emotional support, and…

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Seven EV charging stations in Bhubaneswar Soon

Bhubaneswar: For the development of a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the city, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to set up seven EV charging stations in the city. A virtual meeting chaired by BMC Commissioner  Sanjay Kumar Singh was held today, in which distinguished market leaders in EV infrastructure in India and…

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Cyclone Gulab Likely To hit Coasts of Andhra and Odisha on Sunday Evening

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday forecasted that the cyclonic storm ‘Gulab’ is likely to hit the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh somewhere between Gopalpur-Kalingapatnam on 26 September at a speed of 95 km per hour. The deep depression has intensified into cyclonic storm and lay centred about 370 km east-southeast of…

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Odisha to Host FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that Odisha will host the Junior Men’s World Cup Hockey at Kalinga Stadium during an event held at Convention Centre in Lokseva Bhawan today. Making the announcement during an event held at the Convention Centre in Lokseva Bhawan, the Chief Minister said that the state is ready to host…

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40th Junior Kho Kho National Championship 2021 commences in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The 40th Junior Kho Kho National Championship 2021 commenced at Biju Patnaik Indoor Hall, KIIT Deemed University here today. The championship is being hosted by Odisha Kho Kho Association with from the Sports and Youth Services Department and KIIT (deemed University) under the aegis of the Kho Kho Federation of India. Over 600 players…

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PCI recommends the names of four para athletes for Khel Ratna and two for Arjuna award

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has recommended the names of ace parashuttler Pramod Bhagat, shooter Manish Narwal, high jumper Sharad Kumar and javelin-thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021.  Recently the para-athletes have brought laurels for the country by winning medals at the Tokyo Paralympics.  Deepa Malik, the President…

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