Accenture Inaugurates Advanced Technology Center in Bhubaneswar, Boosting Odisha’s IT Hub Status

Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards reinforcing Odisha’s position as a leading IT hub, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Accenture’s Advanced Technology Center in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Accenture, a global professional services company, has established this state-of-the-art facility, marking a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving IT, strategy, and consulting ecosystem within the state. Accenture,…

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Odisha to Introduce Special Policy for Streamlined Road Construction

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a comprehensive policy to streamline road construction and maintenance across the state. This was announced during a review meeting chaired by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The new policy will establish rules and regulations for road construction for the next 50 years, addressing coordination…

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MNRE Notifies Guidelines for Second Tranche of Green Hydrogen Production Incentive Scheme under SIGHT Programme

New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially notified the Scheme Guidelines for the implementation of the “Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme – Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)- Tranche-II” on 3rd July 2024. This tranche aims to boost India’s green hydrogen production…

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OPHWC Signs MoU with Home Department, Targets ₹1,500 Crore Turnover in FY 2025–26

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Home Department, Government of Odisha, setting an ambitious turnover target of ₹1,500 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The MoU was signed at the Home Department’s Conference Hall by Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary,…

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Odisha Conducts State-Level Training to Strengthen Implementation of PoSH Act

Bhubaneswar: A state-level sensitization and capacity-building training on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was held today at the State Institute for Women and Children, Bhubaneswar. The training aimed to enhance the effectiveness of workplace safety mechanisms by equipping Master Trainers to guide Internal Committee (IC) members across…

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Former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling Allegedly Attacked by SKM Supporters

New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, Pawan Chamling, was reportedly subjected to an attack by supporters of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) while en route to a meeting at Kishan Market on Monday. The incident purportedly unfolded following Chamling’s participation in a puja at Namchi Bazar. According to a press release issued by the…

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Ministry of Ports Approves Landmark Project for Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has given the green light to a transformative project, the Re-Construction of Berth No. 8 and Mechanization of Berth Nos. 7 and 8 at Netaji Subhash Dock of KDS, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. This monumental decision, sanctioned by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, marks a…

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Veteran Film Producer and Radio Artist Solila Parida Passes Away in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Renowned film producer, singer, and All India Radio artist Solila Parida bid farewell to the world on March 31, 2025, at her residence in Bhubaneswar. Her journey, marked by artistic brilliance and an indomitable spirit, saw her transcend geographical boundaries and achieve global recognition in music and cinema. Born in Odisha, Solila’s love for…

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