‘Remembering Odisha Only during Polls Won’t Help’, CM Naveen Hits Back at PM Modi

Bhubaneswar: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jibe over ‘forgetting’ the names of districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday night attacked PM Modi, accusing him of neglecting the Odia language, and ignoring the eminent personalities from the state while conferring the Bharat Ratna award. In a video message, CM Patnaik said the…

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East Coast Railway Introduces More Summer Special Trains to Cater to Passenger Demand

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to meet the growing demand for travel during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the introduction of additional Summer Special Trains connecting various destinations across the country. These special train services aim to provide passengers with convenient and comfortable travel options while ensuring safety and reliability. The…

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OAV Student Shines Bright, Clinches Gold at Indo-Nepal International Championship

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is beaming with pride as one of its students has brought glory to the state by clinching a gold medal at the prestigious Indo-Nepal International Championship. Somesh Kumar Podh, a talented Class-X student from OAV Masaninmunda, Kesinga, Kalahandi, emerged victorious in the Under-16 Long Jump category at the championship…

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Will Retire from Politics if Naveen Patnaik Isn’t Sworn in as CM for 6th Term: VK Pandian

Bhubaneswar: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian has stirred the political landscape by declaring his intention to retire from politics if Naveen Patnaik isn’t sworn in as Chief Minister for the sixth term with three-fourths majority on June 9. This bold statement came during a massive public gathering in Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda district, where…

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Niti Aayog Hails PHDMA’s Narrative-based Monitoring and Evaluation

Bhubaneswar: Roopa Roshan Sahoo, Member Secretary of the Poverty and Human Development Monitoring Agency (PHDMA), delivered a keynote address at the National Conference for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (NCEML-2024) organized by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog. Her presentation focused on the qualitative monitoring methods employed by PHDMA to analyze impacts, emphasizing…

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Odia Film ‘Delivery Boy’ to be Screened at Cannes World Film Festival

Bhubaneswar: Odia movie ‘Delivery Boy’ has been selected to be screened at the prestigious Cannes World Film Festival-2024. Sources reveal that ‘Delivery Boy’ is among the 100 films chosen to be showcased at the Cannes World Film Festival, scheduled to take place in August 2024. Directed by Ashwin Tripathy and produced by Jyotiranjan Mohanty, ‘Delivery…

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Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead of PM Modi’s Roadshow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters in Bhubaneswar because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow scheduled for tomorrow, aiming to ensure smooth vehicular movement and enhanced security measures. According to the advisory released on Thursday, specific restrictions have been put in place along Janpath Road from Master Canteen Square to…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges Voters to Support BJD Candidates in State Elections

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik issued a fervent appeal to the electorate, urging them to cast their votes in favor of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates contesting for both Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the state. Speaking at a public meeting held at Konisi in the Berhampur constituency of Ganjam district, CM…

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BMC Cracks Down on Latecomers, Implements Strict Punctuality Policy

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to instill punctuality and discipline among its workforce, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Commission (BMC) has rolled out stringent measures against latecomers. The BMC has issued a directive mandating punctuality for all its employees, regardless of their employment status or role within the organization. This directive extends to regular employees, contractual workers, consultants,…

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