Second Edition of Lt Gen PS Bhagat Memorial Lecture Highlights Armed Forces’ Role in Nation Building

New Delhi: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the United Services Institution of India (USI), hosted the second edition of the “Lieutenant General PS Bhagat Memorial Lecture” at the Manekshaw Centre. Themed “Armed Forces Contribution to Realise the Vision of a Rising India,” the event featured a keynote address by Lieutenant General KT Parnaik (Retired),…

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Air Health Services Launched in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step to improve the healthcare system, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva (Air Health Services) at the Biju Patnaik International Airport on Monday. In the first phase the air health services have been launched for four districts Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Kalahandi. Similarly other districts will be covered…

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Indian Railways Launches Major Digital Overhaul to Curb Ticketing Bots and Enhance Passenger Experience

New Delhi: Indian Railways has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its e-ticketing system, dramatically improving security, transparency, and accessibility for genuine passengers. This transformation, implemented through IRCTC, marks a pivotal shift in combating ticketing fraud and ensuring fair access for all users. At the heart of the upgrade lies the deployment of advanced anti-BOT technologies and…

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STA in Odisha signs MoU with Ashok Leyland for Three new driving institutes

Cuttack: The State Transport Authority of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ashok Leyland on Monday for the development, management, and operation of three new Institutes of Driving Training and Research (IDTR). The new institutes are located in the mining belt of the State in Berhampur, Keonjhar, and Bonai in Sundargarh district which…

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Odisha Govt Orders Closure of All Dance Bars, Tightens Regulations on Liquor Sales

Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move aimed at curbing nightlife excesses and illegal liquor trade, the Odisha government on Friday announced the complete shutdown of all dance bars in the state. The announcement was made by Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan during the adjournment motion in the Odisha Assembly, signaling a major shift in the state’s regulatory stance…

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Pralhad Joshi Launches Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR, Ensuring Affordable Pulses for Festive Season

New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today launched the retail distribution of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR. The event was marked by the flagging off of mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar, in the presence of Ministers of State B.L….

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Orissa High Court Directs Preparation of Second Merit List for 4,000 Junior Teachers’ Posts

Bhubaneswar: In a significant judicial development, the Orissa High Court today directed the preparation of a second merit list to fill the remaining 4,000 junior teachers’ posts lying vacant across the state. The High Court issued this order after hearing a petition filed by aspirants who were previously denied appointment despite being eligible under the…

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Odisha Signs Tripartite Agreement for World’s Largest Grain Storage Scheme

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development towards ensuring food security and addressing storage challenges, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked in Odisha for the construction of warehouses in what is set to become the world’s largest grain storage scheme through cooperatives. The agreement was formalized among construction firms, the National Buildings Construction Corporation…

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