Bhubaneswar Traffic Police to get AC Helmets, tests conducted

Bhubaneswar: To shield traffic constables from the blistering heat wave, the Commissionerate Police is considering procuring Air Conditioned (AC) helmets for their personnel. Following the example set by Gujarat Police, the Commissionerate Police is set to introduce cooling helmets for traffic personnel who often find themselves standing for prolonged periods under the scorching sun. A…

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All-Women Meter Testing Lab in Berhampur Earns NABL Accreditation

Berhampur: The all-women Meter Testing Laboratory of TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) located at Ambagada in Berhampur has achieved accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Established just last year, the cutting-edge facility represents TPSODL’s inaugural all-women meter testing laboratory, designed to empower local women by offering them advanced…

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BJD Announces 6th List of Candidates for Assembly Elections

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the party’s sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Odisha on Saturday. The latest list includes notable names such as Ollywood actress Varsha Priyadarshini and former Congress member Ganeswar Behera, who recently joined the BJD. Varsha Priyadarshini, who joined the…

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Youth4Water India Releases Manifesto Urging Political Commitment to Climate Displacement

Bhubaneswar: To address the pressing issue of climate displacement, the ‘Youth4Water India’ campaign, in collaboration with Water Initiatives, WaterAid India, and sixty-eight other organizations, has unveiled a comprehensive 23-Point Manifesto. The manifesto calls upon political parties participating in the upcoming general elections to prioritize special rehabilitation and support programs for youth vulnerable to climate change…

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Odisha FC Secures Historic Victory, Advances to ISL Semi-Finals

Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC secured a historic victory over Kerala Blasters FC, clinching a spot in the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. The Juggernauts scripted their maiden playoffs win with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph, marking a significant milestone in the club’s ISL…

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Odisha’s Prof. Sukumar Mishra Appointed Director of IIT-Dhanbad

Bhubaneswar: Prof. Sukumar Mishra, a prominent figure in Odisha’s academic landscape, has been appointed as the Director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad. Mishra’s appointment comes as part of the Union Education Ministry’s selection of directors for six distinguished IITs nationwide, showcasing a blend of talent and expertise from across the country….

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Boat Capsizes in Mahanadi River, CM announces ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for kin of deceased

Jharsuguda: At least 2 individuals lost their lives and seven others were reported missing after a boat ferrying them capsized in the Mahanadi River at Saradha in the Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district on Friday. According to initial reports, the ill-fated boat was carrying nearly 50 passengers, including children and women, on a journey from…

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Nandankanan Zoo Mourns the Loss of White Tigress ‘Sneha’

Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park bids farewell to one of its cherished inhabitants, ‘Sneha’, the 14-year-old white tigress. Tragically, Sneha succumbed to her ailments while undergoing treatment at the zoo on Friday. Sneha’s health had taken a downturn on Thursday, prompting immediate medical attention. Regrettably, despite the best efforts of the zoo’s veterinary team, her…

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CPI(M) Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming General and Assembly elections in Odisha, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] announced its candidates for one Lok Sabha constituency and seven Assembly constituencies in the state. Senior CPI(M) leader Janardan Pati addressed a press conference in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the party’s lineup for the electoral battle. The CPI(M),…

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