Bhubaneswar: As the festive season approaches, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced plans to operate Special Trains during the Holi Festival to cater to the increased demand for train services. In a bid to clear the additional rush of passengers, ECoR has scheduled five pairs of Holi Special Trains running towards Pune, Patna, and…
Jaipur: Today marked a significant milestone in Odisha’s sports infrastructure development as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a sports complex in Jaipur, Koraput district. The event also witnessed the launch of 26 multipurpose indoor stadiums across 12 districts, promoting a robust sports culture in the state. The sprawling sports complex in Jaipur, spread over 11…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Up-skilling & Placement Programme (OUPP) successfully placed all 181 trainees in Tech Mahindra with an annual package of Rs. 4.25 LPA. The program, aimed at providing skill development in advanced information technologies, along with 100% placement assistance, is a flagship initiative under the 5T framework. Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented all-rounder, Sushree Dibyadarshini, has secured her place in the 15-member East Zone squad for the upcoming BCCI Senior Women Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, and will take place from March 28 to April 11, 2024. Sushree is the sole representative from Odisha in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to address the concerns and demands of junior teachers in primary and upper primary schools, the Odisha Government has announced a substantial increase in their monthly remuneration. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), junior teachers who have completed three years in schematic positions will now receive…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given a nod to a significant increase in the remuneration and allowances for elected representatives in urban local bodies across the state. The decision comes in response to the recommendations made by the Fifth State Finance Commission and amendments in the Odisha Municipal Corporation Rules-2004 and Odisha Municipal Rules-1953….
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 for Padma Awardees from the state. The honorarium will be effective from April 2024, recognizing the invaluable contributions of these esteemed individuals to various fields. The Padma Award, considered the nation’s most prestigious civilian honor, is bestowed upon individuals who have brought…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission has mandated the establishment of model polling stations in each constituency, following its instructions. The Chief Electoral Officer and Additional Chief Secretary, NikunjA Bihari Dhal, have directed District Election Officers to open model polling stations in every…
Sonepur: Taking a step further for the development for rail connectivity in Odisha, the Bhubaneswar-Balangir-Bhubaneswar Express has been extended up to Sonepur, catering to the aspirations of the local population. The extension of the train line to Sonepur was inaugurated by Sangita Kumari Singhdeo, MP, who flagged off the inaugural run from Sonepur Railway Station….
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third Vande Bharat train in Odisha today, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the country’s railway infrastructure. The newly flagged-off train will operate between Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar six days a week, enhancing connectivity and facilitating seamless travel for passengers. In addition to launching the Vande Bharat…
