Odisha

New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals remain relevant in our nation-building efforts, said President Ram Nath Kovind today in his address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day of India. The President said, “Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals remain relevant in our nation-building efforts. It should be part of our daily routine to introspect on [...]

Bhubaneswar: As the China’s novel Coronavirus has triggered fears in India and other Asian countries, the Odisha Government has taken preventive measures to check possible spread of this life-threatening disease in the State. The State Government has asked the major hospitals and airports to closely monitor the situation and create the facilities for management, according [...]

Bhubaneswar: As many as 29 police personnel from Odisha will be awarded with police medals in three categories on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26 . Out of the 29 cops, 16 will get Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), two will get President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and 11 will be [...]

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of National Voters Day today, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the citizens to vote responsibly in every election to shape the future of the country. Universal Adult Suffrage is a right guaranteed to every citizen by Indian Constitution, irrespective of religion, race, caste and socio-economic condition, the CM said. “On National [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday approved a comprehensive rehabilitation and resettlement package for the affected people in view of the proposed renovation works at Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital (SCB) in Cuttack. The acquisition of land for the project will begin soon. Around 25 acres of land shall be acquired [...]

Mumbai: The social service wing of ruling Biju Janata Dal once again came to the rescue of a needy in Mumbai hospital and airport to bring back a cancer patient’s body to home state Odisha. According to sources, a 51 year old Cervical Cancer patient named Kasturi Mishra, a resident of Kansbahal in Sundargarh District [...]

Bhubaneswar: The High Level Committee constituted in the aftermath of the allegations surfaced regarding delay in issue of fire certificates held a meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan yesterday. The three-member high level committee consisting of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy, Development Commissioner Suresh Mohapatra and Home Secretary Sanjiv Chopra met today for the second time [...]

Bhubaneswar: With the Revenue and Disaster Management department coming under the purview of ‘Mo Sarkar’ programme, now getting land documents including sale deeds in Odisha will be an easy task. The land documents including sale deeds will be issued to people within one hour of registration at the sub-registrar offices across the State from April [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal has come down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party for politicizing sensitive human tragedies and accidents for political gains. BJD Spokesperson Dr Sasmit Patra issued a statement “an unfortunate and preventable incident occurred yesterday night at the airport where we learn one person has died and several injured. Our deepest [...]

Berhampur: Even as the country is celebrating National Girl Child Day today to raise awareness among people about the inequalities, discrimination, exploitations faced by the girls, the Odisha Government’s innovative steps help Ganjam districts stand out in increasing sex ratio. The district made exemplary achievement in addressing the issue of declining child sex ratio through [...]