Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Centre has allocated Rs 4373 crore in the Union Budget 2020-21 for the railway sector of Odisha compared to Rs 4593 core in the previous year. Summary of Key Highlights of Rail Budget for East Coast Railway/Odisha for 2020 Total outlay for projects in Odisha last year was Rs 4593.00 crore. Last year, [...]

Bhubaneswar: Several parts in Odisha are likely to receive rainfall till February 9, according to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The coastal and northern parts of Odisha witnessed light to moderate rainfall today and the similar weather conditions are expected to prevail for the next four days. On Thursday, light to [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has unveiled a web portal to enhance transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. The Commission in association with National Informatics Centre (NIC) has launched the major automation process to enhance transparency and accountability in the recruitment system. The web portal (www.opsc.gov.in) will upgrade the existing application management [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Government has decided to bear all expenses for treatment of daughter of deceased Priyanka Rani Patra, who has donated her kidneys yesterday. Priyanka’s daughter is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital after sustaining injuries in a road accident. Priyanka also lost her life after sustaining critical injuries [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has become a model state in the country for good governance, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here on Wednesday. While inaugurating the School of Government and Public Affairs opened by Xavier University Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said that his government’s 5T mantra has gained popularity for providing better service to the common people [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan to reach the finals of Under 19 Cricket World Cup being held in South Africa. India marched into the final following a comprehensive ten-wicket win over Pakistan in the semi-final at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Tuesday. “Congratulate [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department today said that so far 25 travellers from Corona affected countries have been identified by the state surveillance system. Out of that only three of symptomatic cases have been kept under observation at isolation ward of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, according a media bulletin released [...]

New Delhi: With the Centre mulling to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in education sector in the country, Odisha’s Biju Janata Dal MP Dr. Sasmit Patra wanted to know whether the Government has made any impact assessment study on it. Stating that the education is a basic essential service, the BJD MP [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government’s proposed Puri Heritage Corridor Project is going to further enhance the glory of the pilgrim city. The holy city will see a lot of changes in terms of infrastructure and facilities and there will not be any hampering of the age old and unique temple traditions. All concerns have been taken [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mo Parivar, the social service wing of ruling Biju Janata Dal, has rescued four youths stranded in Dubai. The youths are from Odisha’s Jajpur district. Following the instructions of BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the members of Odisha Mo Parivar made two months of constant efforts to ensure safe return of [...]