Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today framed Regulations for prevention and containment of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). The regulations called ‘The Odisha COVID-19 Regulations, 2020′ has been formed under section 2, 3 & 4 of the Epidemic Diseases Act. 1897 (the Act). Key Highlights of Odisha COVID-19 Regulations, 2020′ COVID-19 means the Coronavirus Disease caused by Severe [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister’s grievance cell and joint grievance cells at the district level will remain closed till March 31 in view of the outbreak of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). However, people can send their grievances online, a statement issued by CMO said. The State Government also announced the shutdown of all educational institutions, swimming pools, [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Odisha Assembly on Friday formed a 12-member House Committee led by the Speaker which will submit a memorandum to Union Government and RBI Governor for retrieval of Srimandir funds from crisis ridden Yes Bank. The members in the panel include Leader Of Opposition Pradeepta Naik, Pradipta Naik, Bikram Keshari Arukha, [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to improve the learning environment and outcomes for students, the Odisha Government has decided to merge as many as 11,517 schools with nearby government schools through a transparent and participatory process in view of the less number of enrolments and lack of infrastructure in these schools. A notice regarding the same [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of the Odisha Assembly has been suspended till March 29 in the wake of outbreak of coronavirus. This has been announced by Assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro today. The House will assemble next on March 30. Besides, Odisha Chief Minister’s grievance cell and joint grievance cells at the district level will [...]

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of coronavirus scare across the country, the Odisha Government on Friday declared to close down all cinema halls till 31st March in the State. Ina statement in the Assembly, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Cinema Halls, swimming pools and gyms are to be closed till 31.03.2020.” In a fight against [...]

Bhubaneswar: Amid growing cases of corona virus in the country, the Odisha Government on Friday declared to close down all educational institution till 31st March in the State. The educational Institutions, however, will open for holding examinations. In a fight against corona virus, Odisha Government today announced slew of steps including cancellation of non-essential official [...]

COVID-19 Odisha Regulations, 2020 Approved CM Appeals 4.5 Crore Odias to Join Hands to Fight Coronavirus All Educational Institutions to Remain Closed Till March 31 Non-essential Official Gatherings to Be Cancelled We Must Remain Prepared, but Not Panic: Naveen Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today urged the 4.5 crore people of Odisha to join [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken an important decision with regard to fighting the Pandemic Coronavirus in the state. The state Cabinet which met today at the Lokseva Bhawan under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved Rs 200 Crore to fight the deadly disease. The fund will also be used for creating awareness in [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a major success to the Odisha GST Department’s Enforcement Squad, a GST fraud racket has been busted involved in generation of fake invoices. The fraud amounting to worth Rs 294 crore was also unearthed. The racket was involved in passing of bogus input tax credit of Rs 52.77 crore over multiple transactions routed [...]