Odisha

Puri: The Government of Odisha has issued a notification for Social Impact Assessment of the eviction process that has to be carried out in the 75 meters surrounding the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. With this the legal process for acquisition of government and private land for the project has started. The notice is issued [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited has decided to increase the prices of various types of Milk sold under the brand name of OMFED. The new prices will be applicable from 27th September 2019. It has raised the prices of toned milk to Rs. 38 and premium milk to Rs.44 per liter.

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of launch of his government’s ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today urged the doctors to be the role models for selfless public service.

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable step, the Odisha Government today launched the ‘Odisha Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar’ to promote cleanliness (Swachhata) among school students and teachers.

Bhubaneswar: After obtaining the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its Rasagola, Odisha is now conducting research on Chhena Jhili to seek the same recognition for the much-loved dessert. As per reports, the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has started a survey at Puri district’s Nimapara region, the origin of the dessert made from [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has come up with a set up interim guidelines for the transfers of the engineers of Odisha Engineering Service (OES) and Odisha Diploma Engineers’ Service (ODES) cadres. The Works Department has taken up steps for the formulation of Policy Guidelines for ensuring rule-based transfer and posting of Engineers working under the [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Government on Wednesday asked the district collectors to remain on alert to ready to meet all eventualities arising out of possible flood and water-logging. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena asked the collectors to be prepared for the possible flood and water-logging in the event of intense rainfall [...]

Bhubaneswar: Rains will continue to lash most parts of Odisha, particularly coastal districts, during the next 24 hours by the impact of cyclonic circulation formed in the Bay of Bengal, said Meteorological Regional Centre here on Wednesday. Incessant rains have sent normal life out of gear in many parts, particularly coastal areas, by disrupting road [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will appear on National Geographic TV Channel to share State’s experiences during devastating cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ and how his government successfully handled it.

Puri: Better late than never! Today, after a few decades of oblivion, we see a magnificent view of the temple of Lord Jagannath. Its serene beauty is a treat for the eyes. As the Darshan of Lord Jagannath gives us immense happiness and self satisfaction, the breathtaking surroundings come as a surprise. The mesmerizing transformation [...]