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Odisha to reuse 50 per cent of used water by 2036

Bhubaneswar: The state government Tuesday came up with a new policy with an aim to reuse at least 50 per cent of used water by 2036, when Odisha will complete 100 years of formation. The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has notified the Policy...

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RS polls row: BJD to meet CEC over second ballot

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Tuesday demanded immediate statutory action on the issuance of second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs during the Rajya Sabha polls March 16 and sought an appointment with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in this matter. As per the...

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Odisha mulls dedicated heatwave relief centres in high-temperature zones

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Tuesday said the state government is mulling the establishment of dedicated heatwave relief centres across the state, particularly in heatwave-prone areas, to combat rising temperatures during the summer months. Highlighting the new initiative during an interaction...

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SERC staff protest layoffs, seek dues in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: As many as 198 outsourcing employees of the 112 State Emergency Response Centre (SERC) staged a protest at Kaushal Bhawan in Bhubaneswar after allegedly being laid off without prior notice following the end of their contract. The employees Monday alleged that when they reported...

Odisha launches lifeguard training at Konark

Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative aimed at strengthening beach and water safety, a comprehensive residential lifeguard training programme was launched at the Odisha State Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI), Konark, with the first batch commencing Monday. The initiative marks the start of an intensive capacity-building...

 

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