Odisha Youth Share COP29 Insights, Lead Climate Action Dialogue

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to amplify the voices of young climate advocates, Youth4Water Plus, with support from UNICEF Odisha, hosted a dissemination meeting today at the Press Club in Bhubaneswar. The event was aimed at sharing insights from the recently concluded COP29 in Baku, showcasing Odisha’s youth as leaders in climate resilience and sustainable…

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India-France Defence Cooperation Strengthened by Chief of Defence Staff’s Visit

France: General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), recently concluded a comprehensive visit to France, marking another milestone in the enduring strategic partnership between India and France. The visit, characterized by high-level engagements and productive discussions, has reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to bolster bilateral defence cooperation. During his visit, General Anil…

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BSKY-Nabin Card Online Application Witnesses Overwhelming Response Across Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The online application process for the BSKY-Nabin Card has gained remarkable momentum across the state, with citizens actively participating through various common service centres and online platforms. The initiative, aimed at extending healthcare benefits to eligible individuals, has seen a surge in applications through both government-designated centres and private devices. As of 3 PM…

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Ministry of Coal Boosts Make in India Drive in Coal Mining Sector

New Delhi:  Bolstering indigenous manufacturing and promoting self-reliance in the coal mining sector, the Ministry of Coal (MoC) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at advancing the Make in India agenda. With a keen focus on supporting local suppliers and fostering innovation, the MoC, in collaboration with Coal India Ltd (CIL) and other stakeholders, is spearheading efforts to transform the landscape of coal mining in the country.

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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 CM Launches Simplified MLA-LAD, CM-SAA Guidelines and Web Portal

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced simplified guidelines for the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) fund and Chief Minister’s Special Assistance (CM-SAA) schemes, alongside the launch of a dedicated MLA-LAD web portal — https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in. The launch ceremony at Lok Seva Bhawan, attended by ministers and senior officials, marked a push to…

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Works of Dharmapada Award-Winning Artists Exhibited in an Art Exhibition

Bhubaneswar: As a prelude to the much-anticipated first World Odia Language Conference, the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi and the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department jointly inaugurated a captivating contemporary art exhibition at the Buddha Art Gallery in Neeladri Vihar on Friday. The exhibition serves as a platform to showcase the remarkable artworks of renowned…

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Odisha Govt to Regularise Services of 1,022 Nursing Officers

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the regularisation of 1,022 Nursing Officers who were previously inducted into the General Health Cadre. The Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Department issued a circular on Monday to Chief District Medical & Public Health Officers (CDM&PHOs) across multiple districts, including Angul, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Balasore, Bolangir, Boudh, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam,…

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