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IWT with Pakistan suspended, India plans to transfer surplus water from J&K to other states

Islamabad, 12/7: Two and a half months after suspending the India-Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi has quietly set in motion an ambitious plan — one that could change water resource management in the Union Territory and other northern…

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Govt has no authority to ban bike taxis: Uber to Karnataka High Court

Bengaluru, 12/7: Ride-hailing firm Uber argued in the Karnataka High Court on Friday that office goers use bike taxis as it facilitates last-mile connectivity. Senior Advocate Srinivasa Raghavan, appearing for Uber, made this submission before a division bench of acting Chief Justice V Kameshwar Rao and Justice C M Joshi. The bench adjourned the hearing…

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26th Annual ISTE Student Convention (Degree Stream) – Odisha Section Held at GIET University, Gunupur.

Gunupur:(Correspondent) :-The 26th Annual ISTE Student Convention (Degree Stream) of the Odisha Section was successfully hosted by Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University (GIETU), Gunupur on the 11th and 12th of July 2025. The event, sanctioned and sponsored by the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi, brought together students, academicians, and experts…

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Under Rozgar Mela, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in Government departments and organisations on 12th July.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organisations on 12th July at around 11:00 AM via video conferencing. He will also address the appointees on the occasion. Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of Prime Minister’s commitment to accord…

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Ministry of Railways Sanctions Cuttack–Nergundi 4th Rail Line and Rail Flyover at Nergundi.

Bhubaneswar :* ₹802.9 crore project to ease congestion on the Howrah–Chennai mainline and Paradeep route. * Rail flyover to reduce delays and improve punctuality of passenger and freight trains. * Includes two new river bridges and Kavach-enabled electrified line with 130 kmph speed capacity. In yet another infrastructure boost to Odisha, Hon’ble Minister of Railways…

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Significant Progress in Land Acquisition for Bargarh Road-Nawapara Road New BG Rail Line

Bhubaneswar : The Indian Railways is making steady strides in the execution of the 138.32 km long New Broad Gauge (BG) Railway Line between Bargarh Road and Nawapara Road, a strategic infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming rail connectivity in western Odisha. This project is not only vital for improving mobility but also promises substantial economic…

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Utkal Alumina Launches 2nd Phase of Light Motor Vehicle Driving Training (LMVDT) Camp under CSR at Nuagaan

Rayagada,  Utkal Alumina International Ltd.(UAIL), a unit of Hindalco Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has launched the second phase of its Light Motor Vehicle Training (LMVT) driving training camp under its CSR initiative at Nuagaon village, Maikanch GP, Kashipur Block, Rayagada district. The initiative, aims at empowering rural youth with employable skills and making…

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TPCODL’s Mobile Health Dispensaries Serving Devotees During Rath Yatra

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, continued its commitment to community wellbeing through its Mobile Health Dispensaries (MHDs) under the CSR initiative “Arogya.” This Rath Yatra, while the majestic chariots rolled through the sacred streets of Puri, TPCODL’s MHDs were on a mission of…

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