Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The BJP government in Odisha has failed on all fronts. From soaring price rises to safety of women to investment, the state government has failed miserably in various areas. The failure of the government has created despair everywhere in Odisha, said BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik. The BJD supremo made [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government on Friday appointed senior IPS officer and former DGP Arun Kumar Sarangi as Chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Sarangi has been appointed for a period of 6 years or till he attains 62-years of age whichever is earlier, as per an official notification issued by the General Administration and [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Friday apprehended an assistant engineer of Kundra Block in Koraput district for allegedly taking bribe. The assistant engineer has been identified as Bhanumati Tudu. Tudu was caught by the Vigilance sleuths while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.5,000 at Kundura Block office from a beneficiary for facilitating release of bill towards [...]

Puri: The Odisha government has decided to conduct regular quality checks for Mahaprasad and ghee at Puri Srimandir. The government will appoint a food inspector for this purpose, informed Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. The Minister said that every item will be subjected to a quality inspection before it enters the Roshasala (kitchen) of Lord Jagannath [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired the two-day District Collectors’ conference, which began here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister emphasized the crucial role of district Collectors in implementing government schemes and reaching out to the people. The Chief Minister said that Collectors play a vital role in implementing government [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged the party leaders from Dhenkanal and Kandhamal districts to sensitize the people about the failures of the BJP-led government in the State. The BJD leaders and workers from the two districts met Naveen Patnaik to discuss about the organizational matters and activities of the party [...]

Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal on Thursday hit out at the BJP government accusing it of neglecting the people belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Addressing a press meet, BJD MPs Sasmit Patra and Subhashish Khuntia, and party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty said that the BJP governments both at the Centre and State are not [...]

Bhubaneswar: Andhra Pradesh has once again attempted to intrude the Kotia region in Odisha’s Koraput district. Even though, the governments in both the states have been changed, the situation in the disputed territory of Kotia remains unchanged. Andhra Pradesh, which is often accused of trying to encroach into the Kotia region, has again triggered a [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Wednesday effected a major reshuffle in OAS cadre and transferred several officials. A notification has been issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department in this regard. Madhumita Rath, Special Secretary to Government, HT & H Department is allowed to remain in charge of M.D., Utkalika in addition to [...]

Bhubaneswar: A two-day skill upgradation programme for Jala Sathis was organized by the Odisha Urban Academy with technical support from Urban Management Centre .The program aims to empower Jala Sathis with advanced skills and knowledge to ensure efficient and sustainable management of water services across urban areas in Odisha. Usha Padhee Principal Secretary, Housing and [...]