Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the Central Fund release position under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and implementation of 5T framework, i.e. Team Work, Transparency, Technology and Time leading to Transformation, today at New Delhi. The Chief Minister was apprised the CSS release position as on 7th November, 2019 which stands at Rs.7544.00 Crores [...]

Bhubaneswar: After the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict in the Ayodhya case, Odisha Police is on high alert to maintain peace in the State. The police will take strong action against anybody who posts objectionable and provocative content on social media to disturb communal peace, said Odisha DGP BK Sharma here today. The State Police [...]

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Ayodhya Verdict, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik appealed to everyone to accept the judgment of the Supreme Court. The apex court is set to deliver its historic ruling in the politically sensitive case of Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at 10:30 am today. Taking to twitter, the Odisha Chief Minister appealed for [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Bulbul over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal moved northwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past 06 hours, and lay centred at 0530 hrs IST over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal about 110 km east-southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 190 km south-southwest of Sagar Islands [...]

Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Government is fully prepared to face the possible impacts of cyclone Bulbul, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday. The Chief Minister, who is in national capital to review some pending projects with the Centre, said that the State is fully prepared for the cyclone. “We are fully prepared for the [...]

Bhubaneswar: In yet another incident of technical snag in aviation industry, the engine of Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Air India flight made an emergency landing at Raipur. All the passengers, however are safe. The A321 Air India aircraft landed safely at Raipur airport. A total of 89 passengers were on board and all are safe, said Bhubaneswar airport [...]

Bhubaneswar: “Investing in the health system not only saves lives, it is also a crucial investment in the wider economy. Its impact on the society outweighs the impact of many other investments by the government.” Putting above philosophy in mind, the Odisha Government led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has embarked upon to transform the [...]

Puri: In a bid to keep the pilgrim city of Puri clean and green, the Puri Municipality rolled out special vehicles for the door-to-door segregated waste collection from today. Chairman of the National Commission for Safai Karmachari (NCSK) Manhar Valjibhai Zala flagged off five TATA ACE vehicles from the premises of Niladri Bhakta Nivas here. [...]

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi today met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to discuss various issues pertaining to coal and mining sectors in the state. During the meeting, Chief Minister reiterated the demands of the State Government that the rates of royalty should be increased and the State Government should get share [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a supplementary budget of Rs 8300 crore. The same will be presented during the upcoming winter session of the state Assembly beginning November 13. On the inaugural day of the winter session, the presentation of the first supplementary statement of [...]