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Government of India’s UJALA LED Bulb Scheme launched in Odisha
The Government of India's UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) was launched in Odisha by Energy Minister Pranab Prakash Das. He distributed LED bulbs to the people to mark the launch of the scheme.
The launching ceremony was…
Sanjeev Marik takes political plunge, joins Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Former Odisha DGP, who was accused of harbouring criminals from Jharkhand and Bihar a few years ago, has finally taken the political plunge by joining the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in the presence of supremo Shibu Soren (Guruji). Marik…
OJM chief Pyari Mohan Mohapatra to write book on Biju Patnaik
Odisha Jan Morcha chief and Rajya Sabha member Pyarimohan Mohapatra on Sunday said he would write a book on former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. Mohapatra said it on the occasion of the 19th death anniversary of legendary leader Biju…
Odisha CM seeks Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in State
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik requested the Centre to set up a Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in the State to improve agriculture operations.
Patnaik told Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh in a…
27 Killed, as Opera Party Bus falls off Gaelo Ghat in Deogarh
In a shocking development, a bus carrying 38 Jatra Party artists of Bharati Gananatya, fell off the Gaelo Ghat in Tileibani near Deogarh, leaving 27 people dead and 11 injured. Some of the injured are said to be critical.
The dead…
Bhasha Andolan: Women Protesters take Centre Stage on Day 5
On the fifth day of its protest, the Bhasha Andolan, Odisha got a major boost, as many eminent women personalities took the lead and participated in the 'silent black flag protest march'. They included Poetess Golapa Manjari Kar, Nisha…
Biju Babu never believed in Dreams: Dr. Damodar Rout
On the death anniversary of legendary Biju Patnaik, veteran BJD leader, Biju Babu's long-term associate and Odisha Excise Minister Dr. Damodar Rout stirred up a hornet's nest, as he launched a scathing attack (although indirectly) at CM and…
Pyari Mohapatra takes political centre stage during Wi-Fi Launch
Once known as 'BJD's Chanakya' and ' Mentor of Naveen Patnaik', Pyari Mohan Mohapatra is slowly, but steadily making a comeback into Odisha politics. Of late, he has become a blue-eyed boy of BJP, which is seeking a growth in the state.…
Suresh Prabhu launches free Wi-Fi at Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Bhubaneswar became the second Railway Station in the country after Mumbai Central to get high-speed free Wi-Fi service. Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu launched the service at a function today.
Although the service was already…
East Coast Railway (ECoR) bags Best Zonal Shield for Overall Performance
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has won the Best Zonal Shield for overall performance, known as pandit Govind Ballabh Pant shield. The award was presented to ECoR officials by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu during the 61st National Railway…