Odisha

Berhampur: In yet another innovative approach to deal with social evil practices, Ganjam Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange today threw a bizarre challenge to prove the same and announced cash reward of Rs 50,000 for someone who proves existence of black magic and witchcraft. Notably, there has been a rise in instances of crime being committed [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today felicitated 11 families who gave their land for the sake of security of Shree Jagannath temple. The Chief Minister felicitated the families at a function at Lok Seva Bhawan here on Wednesday acknowledging their sacrifice for the development of a security zone within 75-metre radius of the 12th-century [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Finance Department has cautioned all departments, PSUs autonomous bodies while depositing government funds in any bank including State runs banks, private banks, and co-operative banks. Recently, in a letter to all the departments Principal Secretary of Finance Department AK Meena said that the departments, PSUs or State agencies have [...]

Bhubaneswar: Aahaar Kendra of Sunabeda in Odisha’s Koraput district has received ISO certification for maintaining quality and standard, informed the Department of Housing & Urban Development (H &UD Dept). The H&UD Department, which manages the Aahaar programme, has expressed satisfaction over the achievement. “The Dept. is again Happy to announce that AAHAAR Kendra & Kitchen [...]

Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Dhirendra Sambhaji Kutey has been appointed as Special Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a statement issued by the CMO said. Currently, Kutey is serving as OSD to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to attract investments in the food processing sector, the Odisha Government today organized an interactive session on food processing industries to attract entrepreneurs to set up food processing units in the State. The interactive session was organized by the Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL) to enlighten potential investors [...]

Cuttack: Following the instructions of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi today made a surprise visit to a school and had his lunch at an Aahar kendra in Cuttack district. During his visit to Banki Tahasil in the district, the Minister made a surprise visit to Mundu Muhan Nodal [...]

Bhubaneswar: A man from tribal-dominated Rayagada district, who helps poor and underprivileged children in pursuing their education, has received appreciation from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Kameswar Sahu (48), a resident of Kashipur block in Rayagada district, has dedicated his life for helping poor, orphans and underprivileged children in their education. Despite his little income that [...]

Bhubaneswar: At a time when the country is reeling under what appears to be an economic slowdown, Odisha’s revenue collection showed an upward trend by the end of September, marking a growth rate of around 8.10 per cent over the corresponding period of last fiscal. This was known from all Secretaries’ meeting held under the [...]

Bhubaneswar: People from all walks of life from Boudh district today felicitated Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for approving various health projects for the district. They thanked the Chief Minister for giving approval for setting up of a 200 bedded Hospital in the district. It will help improve the health infra in the state and lakhs [...]