Major IPS Reshuffle in Odisha Ahead of Elections; Sanjeeb Panda Appointed Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, the state government has implemented a significant reshuffle in the IPS cadre. Sanjeeb Panda, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been designated as the new Police Commissioner for the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Currently serving as the Director of Intelligence…

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Odisha’s 5T School Transformation Initiative Reaches New Heights with 286 Schools Inaugurated by CM Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik marked a significant milestone on the fourth day of the fourth phase of the 5T School Transformation program by dedicating 286 transformed high schools across six districts—Khordha, Subarnapur, Puri, Nayagarh, Boudh, and Nabarangpur. The dedication ceremony included 80 high schools in Khordha, 14 schools in Subarnapur, 53 schools in Puri,…

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Odisha Government Directs Doctors to Justify Anti-Microbial Prescriptions

Bhubaneswar: In response to directives from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Odisha Government has instructed doctors across the state to provide justifications when prescribing anti-microbials to patients. Shalini Pandit, Secretary of the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department, issued a letter addressing all department directors, superintendents of government and private medical…

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Puri Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Netaji Tribute Receives PM Modi’s Praise

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his appreciation for the sand sculpture of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, skillfully crafted by renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik at the Red Fort in Delhi as part of the Parakram Diwas celebrations. On the 127th birth anniversary of Netaji, Pattnaik crafted a remarkable 7-foot high sand sculpture, adorned with…

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Bhubaneswar Festival of Storytelling (BhuFesto) Returns for its Third Edition

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is gearing up to host the third edition of the Bhubaneswar Festival of Storytelling (BhuFesto) from February 3 to February 5, promising a captivating experience for attendees. This engaging event is set to unfold simultaneously at four distinct locations across the city: Indira Gandhi Park, Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi,…

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