Bus Services Set to Resume in Odisha Despite Ongoing Drivers’ Strike

Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing strike by the Odisha Drivers’ Mahasangha, the Private Bus Owners Association has decided to resume bus services across the state from Saturday. The move comes as a major relief to lakhs of commuters who have been severely impacted by the four-day transport disruption. The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting…

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CEO Orders Probe into Alleged Poll Code Violations by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Aparajita Sarangi

Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Odisha has taken swift action in response to allegations of poll code violations levelled against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambalpur MLA Jaynarayan Mishra, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. In a decisive move, the CEO directed…

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Gopalpur Beach Festival Set to Enthrall Audiences from January 25-28

Bhubaneswar: The picturesque Gopalpur Beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district is gearing up to host the much-anticipated Gopalpur Beach Festival, scheduled to commence on January 25 and extend through January 28, as revealed during the first preparatory meeting convened by the district administration. Ganjam Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida shared insights into the preliminary plans, stating, “The…

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Beijing to Host 2029 World Aquatics Championships

Lausanne: The World Aquatics Championships for 2029 will find its home in Beijing, as officially confirmed by the World Aquatics Bureau, the international federation for water sports, formerly known as FINA. The decision came after a meticulous bidding process and thorough consideration. The upcoming event is expected to draw more than 2,500 elite athletes from…

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Union Minister of State for Agriculture Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, inaugurated the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative yesterday via video conference at the National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad. This event is part of a broader series of activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign, which promotes cleanliness and environmental…

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Residents of Amjhar Revenue Village Unite to Protect Environment and Wildlife

Amjhar: In a remarkable display of community spirit and environmental consciousness, the residents of Amjhar Revenue Village in Bargarh District, Odisha, have joined hands to protect their local environment and the nearby Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. This village, consisting of around 120 households and more than 400 residents under Attabira Tehsil, has committed to making their…

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