BJP Unveils List of Eight Candidates for Odisha Assembly Elections

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a significant stride in its preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Odisha by unveiling its list of eight candidates on Saturday. In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its electoral prospects across the state, the party has carefully selected candidates to represent various constituencies. Dr. Fakir Mohan…

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DHSE Urges Schools to Continue Online Support Programme for Class 12 Students

Bhubaneswar: As the summer vacation approaches, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) in Odisha has issued a directive urging higher secondary schools to maintain their online academic support programme for Class 12 students. In a series of instructions, DHSE outlined guidelines for holiday homework and the continuation of online support programmes during the summer…

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ECoR Railway Announces Train Cancellations, Diversions Due to Modernization Work at Rayagada-Koraput section

Rayagada: In light of safety-related modernization work between Tikiri-Singaram-Laxmipur Road Stations in the Rayagada-Koraput Railway section, and at Talcher Road Station for linking Angul-Sukinda Rail Line, the Indian Railways has announced the cancellation, partial cancellation, and diversion of several trains. Cancellation of Trains: A. The 18512/18511 Visakhapatnam-Koraput-Visakhapatnam bi-weekly Express will remain cancelled from Visakhapatnam on…

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Odisha Health Dept Orders Closure of Private Medicine Stores in Public Health Institutions

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department has issued a directive for private medicine stores operating within public health institutions to vacate their premises within 15 days. Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Shalini Pandit, issued the directive following a verdict dated April 19, 2024, by the High Court in a series…

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Survey Work Commences for Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) embarked on the survey work for the ambitious Metro Railway project in Bhubaneswar, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s infrastructural development. The survey work kicked off from Vani Vihar to Sishu Bhawan Square, covering crucial stretches earmarked for the metro project. Led by a specialized team from…

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Nomination Process for Second Phase of Elections Commences in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the second phase of elections in Odisha is set to begin on Friday, marking another crucial phase in the state’s electoral journey. Scheduled for May 20, this phase will witness polling across five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Assembly seats in the state. The Lok Sabha constituencies where polling will…

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Nomination Process Concludes for First Phase Elections in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha concluded yesterday, marking a significant step in the electoral process. A total of 75 nominations have been filed for the four Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Among the Lok Sabha constituencies, Kalahandi witnessed the highest number of nominations…

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Odisha Rugby Players Selected for Indian Squad in Asia Rugby Men’s Championship

Bhubaneswar: Two rugby players from Odisha, Ashish Shabar and Ajit Kumar Hasada, have secured their spots in the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Men’s Division 1 Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Colombo from April 30 to May 4, 2024. India, led by a talented contingent that includes Shabar and…

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