Odisha to Establish Integrated Green Ship Recycling Industry Park

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to make a significant leap in industrial development with the proposed establishment of an Integrated Green Ship Recycling Industry Park. A high-level discussion meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan featured Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, and senior officials from Neptunes Shipbuilding Company, who detailed the ambitious…

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Public Grievance Hearings on August 19 and 26 Canceled Due to Holidays

Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings scheduled for August 19 and August 26 have been canceled due to government holidays, as announced by the Department of General Administration and Public Grievance on Friday. The department has assured that new dates for the hearings will be announced soon through newspapers and public notices. The cancellations are in…

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Odisha CM Felicitates Olympian Hockey Star Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar: In a grand homecoming celebration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday honored Olympian hockey player Amit Rohidas at Lok Seva Bhavan following his return to the state. Rohidas, a key defender in the Indian hockey team, received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. During the felicitation…

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YB Khurania Appointed as New Director General of Police for Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Yogesh Bahadur Khurania has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF) for Odisha, the state government announced on Friday. The decision follows the recommendation of three IPS officers by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the top police post. Khurania, a…

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70th National Film Awards Announced; ‘Daman’ Wins Best Odia Film

New Delhi: In a year dominated by big-budget blockbusters like “Kantara” and “KGF: Chapter 2,” the 70th National Film Awards that was announced today by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, reflected the popular sentiment.  Odia film “Daman,” a critically acclaimed movie based on real-life incidents, has won the prestigious Best Odia Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards, announced on Friday. 

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Khallikote Unitary University Receives UGC Recognition as State University

Ganjam: Khallikote Unitary University, one of Odisha’s oldest educational institutions, has achieved a significant milestone as it gains recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state public university. This recognition places Khallikote Unitary University under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Geetanjali Dash, the in-charge Vice Chancellor of Khallikote University, confirmed that…

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Odisha Introduces One-Day Menstrual Leave for Female Employees

Cuttack: In a groundbreaking and inclusive move, the state of Odisha has announced a one-day menstrual leave for female employees working in both the state government and private sectors. This progressive policy was revealed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida during the district-level Independence Day celebrations in Cuttack, coinciding with the 78th Independence Day. The…

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Odisha CM Hoists Tricolour on Independence Day in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked the 78th Independence Day with a strong message of development and pride, unveiling a series of ambitious projects aimed at transforming the state. Speaking after hoisting the Tricolour and taking the salute from security forces at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized Odisha’s commitment to progress…

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