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President Murmu Urges Graduates to Pursue Science with Humanity at NISER’s Graduation Ceremony

President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu lauded NISER’s rapid progress in the educational realm, emphasizing its alignment with both scientific rationality and traditional values. In her speech, President Murmu highlighted the importance…

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Historic Rath Yatra in Puri Sees Unprecedented Attendance

The historic Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri commenced with great fervor on Sunday, attracting lakhs of devotees. President Droupadi Murmu and several other dignitaries, including Union ministers and Puri Shankaracharya, attended the grand event. The three-hour ‘Pahandi’ ritual, where Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra ascend their chariots, began at 11.15 am…

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Odisha Govt Allocates ₹200 Cr for Urban Flood Mitigation and Disaster Preparedness

In a strategic move to enhance disaster preparedness and mitigate urban flooding, the newly-formed BJP administration in Odisha has allocated ₹200 crore for these critical initiatives. The decision was made during a comprehensive natural disaster management committee meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The government plans to expand…

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Coca-Cola India and NSDC Empower 14,000 Retailers in Odisha with Super Power Retailer Program

Coca-Cola India, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has successfully empowered over 14,000 retailers in Odisha through the Super Power Retailer Program. Launched on October 15, 2023, by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this initiative aims to transform the retail landscape in the state…

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Odisha Government Plans to Increase Social Security Pensions to ₹3,000 per Month

The Odisha government is working towards increasing the social security pensions for persons with disabilities, widows, and senior citizens to ₹3,000 per month, announced Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday. Gond, the Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, stated that efforts are underway to estimate the budgetary requirements for this significant hike….

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Odisha Government Approves ₹903.41 Crore Investment in Renewable Energy

The Odisha government on Thursday approved investment proposals worth ₹903.41 crore aimed at boosting the renewable energy sector. These approvals are part of the state’s broader goal to achieve a 10 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Energy Department’s single window committee greenlit several key projects, including a 48 MW wind energy project by…

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Odisha Govt cracks down on fake doctors in PPP healthcare services

In response to alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals, the Odisha government has launched a stringent verification process for doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed to rigorously check the credentials of these…

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