UGC for compulsory environment studies
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities to make environment studies a compulsory subject for undergraduate students of all branches. According to the directive
Times Of India (Bhubaneswar)
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Green light for rural transport scheme
The state cabinet on Monday approved a new scheme for improving surface connectivity in 108 backward blocks of the state. Vehicles financed under the new Scheme for Rural Transport Connectivity would
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Dengue cases rise to 46 in Angul
The total number of people affected by dengue has touched 46 in Angul district. Out of these 21 tested positive at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack and 25 at Angul district headquarters hospital.
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Green light for rural transport scheme
The state cabinet on Monday approved a new scheme for improving surface connectivity in 108 backward blocks of the state. Vehicles financed under the new Scheme for Rural Transport Connectivity would be exempted from motor vehicle tax and permit fees, official sources said. The scheme aims at augmenting passenger transport services in Maoist-affected areas of the state, sources added.
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Smokeless chullahs for schools
The district administration has decided to introduce smokeless chullahs (burners) in school kitchens to make the premises hygienic and ensure safety of students. At present, majority of schools use firewood
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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation steps up anti-dengue drive
After the outbreak of dengue in neighbouringCuttack, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is on its toes and has decided to clean city roads and drains to check a similar spread of the disease in
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Sundargarh records 114 malaria deaths in 5 years
As many as 114 people have died of malaria in Sundargarh district since 2008. The samples of 371,541 patients were sent for malaria test in 2008. Out of these 22,720 cases tested positive while 22 died.
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Dengue test drive from today
CUTTACK: A day after a youth died due to suspected dengue at Rausapatna, the district administration has decided to launch a drive in the city to identify people suffering from fever and conduct their
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Pollution board yet to take stock of Bhubaneshwar's e-waste
BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) is yet to carry out an inventory to take stock of the electronic waste generated in government offices. Although a committee comprising officials
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Kalahandi tribals say no to Vedanta Aluminum Limited again
BHAWANIPATNA: The second gram sabha at Kunakadu in Kalahandi district on Wednesday was a repeat of the first at Tadijhola with 21 villagers rejecting Vedanta Aluminum Limited's (VAL) bid to mine Niyamgiri
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Chaos at Orissa mining corporation meet upsets mine owners
The state government that is embroiled in the mining scam on Tuesday drew flak when it invited mine owners for a computer training without proper arrangement. The miners were supposed to learn ways to