Odisha

Bhubaneswar: People are the soul of democracy. The hallmark of good governance is citizen satisfaction. The 5-T Mantra – Transparency, Technology, Teamwork and Time leading to Transformation remains the bedrock of good and responsive governance, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here today. Inaugurating the 27 edition of Indian Express “Technology Sabha”, which is being organized [...]

Bhubaneswar: The mortal remains of a Kendrapara youth, who died in Dubai, reached here following the persistent efforts by Odisha-Mo Parivar. Tapan Bhol, a native of Pokharia Pada village in Kendrapara district, was working in a hotel in Dubai. He died in an accident on February 6. The family members of the deceased youth sought [...]

Subarnapur: The Valentine’s Day is known as a celebration of love and affection. It’s the day when people show their affection for another person or people by sending cards, flowers or chocolates with messages of love. But, the Subarnapur district administration celebrated the day in a unique way. With an aim to pay equal love [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated State Agriculture Department and IDCO on Krushi Bhawan winning the Supreme Award and awards for public building exterior & interior at Surface Design Awards 2020. Expressing happiness over the achievement, the CM tweeted, “The structure’s vernacular narratives & unique design are a tribute to Odisha’s agricultural history [...]

By Ipsita Dash Bhubaneswar: The announcement of financial assistance to minority institutions of the state by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reinforces the fact that Naveen’s secular credentials are intact and he wants development of all the sections of the society. His endeavor to develop the religious places of various communities has been welcomed by everybody [...]

Bhubaneswar: The 5-T initiative of the Odisha Government has strengthened the governance in the State, said Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal in his address to the Assembly on the commencement of Budget Session of the House. The State Government believes in people’s participation in administration and in this direction the programs like ‘5Ts’ and ‘Mo Sarkar’ [...]

Cuttack: The fourth phase of eviction drive to make the adjacent areas of the premier health institute free from illegal encroachments has begun today. A joint squad of Cuttack district administration, Cuttack Municipal Corporation and the Comissionerate police has started the eviction drive. According to reports, the joint squad has started demolishing illegal structures from [...]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved hike in dearness allowance for state government employees with effect from January 2020. The hike will also be applicable to pensioners. In addition to this the state government has also decided to release 10 percent of the arrears due to the employees after the implementation of 7thPay Commission [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of Odisha Assembly will start today with Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal addressing the members of the house. The session, divided into two phases, will continue till 9th April and a number of important bills will be discussed apart from the presentation of the State Budget for the financial year 2020-21. Finance [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Thursday gave approval to eight more investment proposals worth Rs 1,609.49 crore creating employment opportunities for 1,450 people in the State. The proposals were approved during the 89th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy in Lok Seva Bhawan [...]