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Technology Development Board Signs Agreements For Five High-Impact RDI Projects Under National Innovation Initiative

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has signed agreements for five high-impact Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) projects, with the first fund disbursement released under the National RDI Initiative. The agreements were formalised in the presence of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the strategic importance of quantum…

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East Coast Railway Cancels Puri-Rourkela Express On Select Dates In May For Safety Work

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

BHUBANESWAR: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the temporary cancellation of the Puri-Rourkela Express and Rourkela-Puri Express on selected dates in May 2026 due to safety-related modernisation and maintenance work. According to railway officials, the work is being carried out in the Sambalpur–Maneswar section as part of infrastructure strengthening and operational safety improvements. As a…

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Odisha International Film Festival To Showcase Global Cinema And Creative Exchange In June

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha is set to host a major cinematic event this June with the proposed four-day Odisha International Film Festival (OIFF) across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The initiative is aimed at strengthening international film culture, encouraging young filmmakers and creating a broader platform for Odia cinema and global creative collaboration. According to officials, the Biju Patnaik…

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Odisha Fuel Supply Restored; Situation Expected To Normalise By Monday

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Fuel supply has resumed across petrol pumps in Odisha, with the overall petrol and diesel situation expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials said fuel distribution operations have restarted at outlets across the state and supply activities will continue through Sunday to stabilise availability. The…

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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Sets Up Cooling Stations To Provide Relief From Heatwave

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established dedicated cooling stations at key locations in the city to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. According to civic officials, the cooling stations have been set up at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square as accessible public comfort spaces aimed at reducing…

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AMPIN Energy Transition Commissions 60 MWp Solar Project In Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

BHUBANESWAR: AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned a 60 MWp group captive open access solar power project at Kantabanji in Odisha, marking the first such project developed under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022. The company said the project was executed entirely under its management, including land acquisition, engineering, construction and commissioning activities. The solar facility…

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Odisha Reserves Select Fuel Outlets For Buses And Trucks Amid Supply Concerns

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Amid concerns over fuel availability and growing pressure on transportation services, the Odisha government has decided to reserve specific petrol pumps in each district exclusively for buses and trucks to ensure uninterrupted diesel supply for commercial and public transport operations. Officials said the initiative is aimed at preventing operational disruptions, maintaining smooth movement of…

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Conclave on “IBC at Ten: Innovation, Reform & Emerging Challenges”

Sarmistha Kabi05 mins

Bhubaneswar: A conclave on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was successfully organised on 18th April 2026 at The Park, Kolkata with the theme “IBC at Ten: Innovation, Reform & Emerging Challenges”. The conclave was conducted by the Insolvency Professional Agency of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (IPA-ICMAI) in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Advisers & Executives…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Performs First Deceased Donor Liver Transplant, Marking World Liver Day with a Message of Hope

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

A Lady Doctor Sets an Example by Saving a Life Even After Death Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully performed its first deceased donor liver transplant this April. This milestone coincides with World Liver Day, highlighting the importance of liver health and the life-saving impact of organ donation. At…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Chairs High-Level Meeting On Resource Conservation Following PM Modi’s Appeal

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Bhubaneswar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi with senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Ministry of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for prudent use of national resources….

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