Key Projects Worth Over Rs. 13 Crores Inaugurated at Paradip Port

Bhubaneswar: TK Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), made his maiden visit to the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and inaugurated several significant projects worth over Rs. 13 crores. During his visit, Ramachandran inaugurated the Trauma and Burn Care (TBC) Centre in the newly constructed annex building of the Paradip Port…

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Odisha Reports First COVID-19 Death Amid Rising Cases; Active Caseload Reaches 12

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported its first COVID-19 death in the current phase of the pandemic, even as the number of active cases climbed to 12 with the detection of three new infections. The resurgence has raised concerns among health authorities, prompting immediate containment measures. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakanth Mishra confirmed the emergence of the…

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MSME Ministry Organizes ‘Udyami Bharat’ Event Focused on Legal Reforms

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized a day-long event on the theme ‘Legal Reforms in the MSME Ecosystem’ as part of the Udyami Bharat – MSME Day celebration. The event featured discussions on vital legal reforms aimed at supporting the growth and efficiency of the MSME sector. Union Minister of State…

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CHSE Announces Online Form Submission with Fine for Plus II Exams 2025

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to assist candidates who missed the initial deadline, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has announced the schedule for online submission of Plus II examination forms for the 2025 session, along with a fine. A notification issued by CHSE on Tuesday revealed that regular and ex-regular students from Arts, Science,…

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OMFED Set to Enter Chocolate Market, Plans Bottled Water Launch Soon

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) is gearing up to enter the chocolate market. OMFED Managing Director Vijay Amrut Kulange announced the development on Thursday, signaling a strategic expansion of the federation’s footprint in the dairy and food industry. According to Kulange, a unique chocolate design has already been developed in collaboration…

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NHAI Tightens Policy to Crack Down on ‘Loose FASTags’ for Smoother Toll Operations

New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening the efficiency and reliability of Electronic Toll Collection across India’s national highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has further streamlined its policy to curb the misuse of “loose FASTags”—commonly referred to as “tag-in-hand”. The updated directive mandates Toll Collecting Agencies and Concessionaires to immediately report…

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NCC Cadets Honored for Conquering Mt Kang Yatse-II in Triumphant Expedition

New Delhi: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presided over a ceremonial flagging-in event today, celebrating the triumphant return of the NCC Girl and Boy cadets from their challenging expedition to Mt Kang Yatse-II in Ladakh. Addressing the gathering, Sanjay Seth applauded the cadets for their resilience and teamwork throughout the expedition. “Despite facing challenging circumstances…

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Manu Bhaker, Double Bronze Medalist of Paris Olympics 2024, Honored by Seafarer’s Community

New Delhi: Manu Bhaker, India’s celebrated shooter and double Bronze Medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, was felicitated today by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in a special ceremony held in Delhi. Bhaker, the daughter of a seasoned seafarer, was honored on behalf of the entire seafarer’s community, recognizing her…

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Cuttack’s SCB Medical College and Hospital on Track to Becoming AIIMS Plus Institution

Bhubaneswar: To enhance healthcare facilities in Odisha, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, under the guidance of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing development initiatives at SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCB MCH) in Cuttack. The hospital is undergoing a transformative process to emerge as an AIIMS plus…

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