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UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp Commends Odisha’s Development Initiatives
Bhubaneswar: Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator in India, recently visited Odisha where he met with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas to discuss the state's development trajectory and its partnership with UN agencies.…
BJD Lodges Complaint Against BJP for Alleged Use of Children in Election Campaign
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of employing children in its election campaign activities in Khordha.
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IAS Probationers Visit SSEPD Department in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers embarked on an exposure visit to the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar today. The visit aimed to familiarize the…
Vir Vikram Yadav Appointed as Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri. The decision was announced on Monday through an official notification…
Central Expenditure Observer Holds Meeting to Review Election Preparedness in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming general elections in 2024, Central Expenditure Observer Himalini Kashyap chaired a crucial meeting with enforcement agencies in Odisha to assess the state's readiness for expenditure management during the…
ECI Appoints New SPs for Berhampur and Khurda Ahead of General Elections 2024
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the upcoming General Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced fresh appointments for two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in Odisha, signaling a proactive step towards…
Orissa High Court Issues Notice to State Govt on PIL Against Private Practice by Govt Doctors
Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has taken cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking intervention against the private practice of government doctors, citing its adverse impact on the quality of healthcare services provided in…
Major Wildlife Racket Busted in Odisha: Seven Arrested with Leopard Hides and Pangolin Scales
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Susanta Nanda revealed the arrest of seven individuals associated with an inter-state wildlife racket. The operation led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of leopard…
BJP State Vice President Lekhasri Samantsinghar Joins BJD
Bhubaneswar: BJP State Vice President Lekhasri Samantsinghar made a significant political shift by joining the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at the party's headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, in Bhubaneswar. Her decision to switch parties came mere hours…
Biju Janata Dal Announces New Parliamentary Constituency Coordinators
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Naveen Patnaik has taken a strategic step in bolstering the party's organizational structure by appointing seasoned leaders as Parliamentary Constituency Coordinators for key constituencies in…