Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Inaugurate Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore MEMU Service

Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Railways, will inaugurate the new Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore MEMU train service, mark the dedication of the Balasore-Gopinathpur Nilgiri passenger line, and lay the foundation stone for a subway. Additionally, the minister will inaugurate the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) booking counter at Betnoti railway station. The introduction of the new passenger…

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Spain Defeats India 1-0 in a Hard-Fought FIH Pro League Clash

Bhubaneswar In a closely contested battle, Spain edged past India 1-0 in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Marta Segu (49’) scored the only goal of the match, securing Spain’s fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. The game was an intense affair, with both teams displaying strong defensive…

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Odisha Govt Orders School Closures in 14 Districts as Cyclone Dana Approaches

Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, the Odisha government has ordered the closure of schools in 14 districts expected to be impacted by the severe storm. Schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Cuttack will remain closed from October 23 to 25, as per a notification issued…

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Chief of Naval Staff Adm Dinesh K Tripathi Visits Indonesia to Bolster Maritime Cooperation

Jakarta: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, began a four-day official visit to Indonesia today, aimed at deepening bilateral defence ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit, running from December 15 to 18, focuses on enhancing naval cooperation and strengthening maritime security collaboration between the two nations. Admiral Tripathi…

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Odisha Cabinet Clears Concessional Land Policy for 765 kV Grid Substations

Bhubaneswar: To support Odisha’s expanding energy needs and strengthen long-term transmission capacity, the State Cabinet has approved a proposal allowing the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (OPTCL) to obtain government land at concessional rates for the development of 765 kV grid substations across the state. The decision marks an important policy expansion, as existing government…

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