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Centre hikes DA/DR by 2% points for employees, pensioners

New Delhi, 28/3: The Union Cabinet on Friday increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 2 percentage points effective from January 1 this year, benefitting nearly 1.15 crore central government employees and pensioners. The Union Cabinet has approved the release of an additional instalment of DA to central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners…

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Ex-Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena Appointed OERC Chairperson

Bhubaneswar: Former chief secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has been appointed as the Chairperson, Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). Odisha Energy Department issued a notification regarding his appointment. “In exercise of the power conferred under Sub-setion-5 of Section-82 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (No. 36 of 2003), the State Government is pleased to appoint Shri Pradeep…

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ISRO achieves another milestone successfully tests Lox Kerosene 200 T thrust semicryogenic engine

Thiruvananthapuram: ISRO has registered yet another milestone in raising its space mission capabilities to the next level. The first major hot test of Lox Kerosene 200 T thrust semicryogenic engine has been successfully completed. According to reports, the Lox Kerosene 200 T thrust semicryogenic engine was successfully tested by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)…

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Doctor Convicted Of Bribery, Sentenced To Three Years In Prison

Bhubaneswar: A doctor has been convicted of bribery and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years by a special vigilance court in Phulbani. Dr Nisith Nisanth Malu who is the former Block Public Health Officer at Phiringia community Health Centre in Kandhmal, is currently serving Medical Officer (MO) at Sub-Divisional Hospital in Talcher, Anugul. The…

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Heatwave Alert: Sambalpur, Jharsuguda To Sizzle Tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts are likely to witness heatwave conditions tomorrow, according to the prediction of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).  “Heatwave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda”, read the IMD forecast for March 29. For March 30, the regional weather office has…

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One jawan injured in IED blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Narayanpur: In a tragic incident, one jawan has been injured during an IED blast planted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh said reliable reports on Friday. The incident took place towards Bedmakoti. The injured soldier has been being given first aid at the District Hospital in Narayanapur. After initial treatment, the condition of the injured soldier is…

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Security Forces Foil Maoists’ Plan In Chhattisgarh, Detect And Destroy 45 Kg IED

Bhopal: In a significant achievement, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) successfully defused a powerful 45 kg improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists in the Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The device, discovered on the Cherpal-Palna road, was neutralised on Friday morning, averting a potentially catastrophic incident. According to information,…

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