Odisha Cabinet Approves Gopalpur Port Share Transfer, Announces Reforms for Ex-Agniveers

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved the transfer of equity shares of Gopalpur Ports Ltd (GPL) to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ). The shares, previously held by Shapoorji Pallonji Port Maintenance Private Limited and Odisha Stevedores Limited, will now be transferred to APSEZ. This decision is part of a broader plan…

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IMD Predicts Wet Spell Over Odisha This Weekend Due to Low-Pressure Formation

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a wet spell over Odisha this weekend due to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over coastal Bangladesh and its surrounding regions. The system, currently marked by an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, is expected to develop into a…

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Renew Green Energy Group Proposes Major Green Energy Projects in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Renew Green Energy Group has expressed interest in developing large-scale green energy projects in Odisha, including green ammonia and green methanol plants, as well as green power generation. During a meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, the Group’s delegation presented these ambitious proposals to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh…

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Odisha’s Sanjukta Sethi Honored with National Florence Nightingale Award for Exemplary Healthcare Service

Bhubaneswar: Sanjukta Sethi, a dedicated nursing officer from Malkangiri, Odisha, has been felicitated with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award for 2024. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, recognizes her outstanding contribution to healthcare and her selfless service to the community. Sethi was among…

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Eminent Litterateur Santanu Kumar Acharya to Receive Utkal Samman Award

Cuttack: Renowned author Santanu Kumar Acharya has been selected for the prestigious Utkal Samman award, the highest honor bestowed by the Utkal Sahitya Samaj. The award recognizes Acharya’s significant contributions to literature and his lasting impact on the literary world. The Utkal Samman is part of a series of prestigious awards instituted by the Utkal…

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Odisha CM Reviews Damage After Heavy Rainfall, Orders Urgent Relief Measures

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall, following a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting focused on the severe impact of waterlogging and traffic disruptions in various parts of the state, particularly in the Koraput and Malkangiri districts. Revenue…

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Odisha’s Royals Advocate for Palace Tourism Revival Amid Challenges

Bhubaneswar: The former royals of Odisha and owners of heritage properties are calling for a revamp of the state’s tourism policy to include palace tourism as a key attraction. At the annual meeting of the Association of Heritage Palaces of Odisha held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, heritage property owners expressed the need for a structured…

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FIH President Tayyab Ikram Meets Odisha CM, Discusses Hockey Development and Future Collaborations

Bhubaneswar: The President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Tayyab Ikram, met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today to discuss Odisha’s contribution to global hockey and future collaborative efforts to strengthen hockey development in the state. The discussions centered on advancing infrastructure, enhancing grassroots programs, and preparing for upcoming international tournaments in Odisha….

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Heavy Rainfall Hits Odisha due to Depression Over Bay of Bengal; Rescue Operations Underway

Bhubaneswar: The Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, conducted a review on Tuesday of the ongoing response measures taken due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting, held in the presence of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Additional DG Sanjay Kumar, and other senior officials, addressed the state’s…

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Sambalpur Railway Station Undergoes Major Yard Restructuring for Modernization

Bhubaneswar: In line with Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to upgrade key stations nationwide, significant yard restructuring work has commenced at Sambalpur Railway Station, a major hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is set to enhance operational efficiency, improve train management, and cater to growing passenger and logistics demands in the…

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