Efforts to transport the aircraft to Odisha were made in the last two years, too, and tender was also floated for the initiative, but the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the plan, a senior official said.
The Central government has proposed to rechristen the various branches of India’s premier health Institute, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). It has proposed to change the names of all 23 AIIMS after local heroes, freedom fighters, historical events or monuments.
It was on this day, Odisha saw the birth of Odisha Television - OTV, which, as years passed by went on to become a household name not just in Odisha but is claimed to be the go-to Odia news channel for Odias across the globe.
Odisha remembered its legendary and charismatic leader Biju Patnaik on his 25th death anniversary on Sunday. People from all sections of life and political leaders cutting across party lines paid rich tributes to the former Chief Minister of the State.
The tender documents can be downloaded from the official website of Odisha Government and submitted in the office of Director of Aviation of the State Government at Old Terminal Building in Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar: He has high hopes to achieve greatness and burning desire to make everyone proud. Nilachal Parida, a taxi driver who lives a simple life with his widowed mother and sister in a single room near Delta square in Bhubaneswar has aspiration of doing something big and for that he wants to conquer world’s highest […]
Bhubaneswar: With the motto of ‘We Report, You Decide,’ the Odisha Television Network (OTV), the State’s first and by far the largest media house began its impressive journey on this…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday paid rich tributes to visionary leader and great pioneer in the freedom movement of India, Biju Patnaik on his 24th death anniversary and remembered his legacy…
Bhubaneswar: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday asked its party rank and file to observe the 23rd death anniversary of legendary leader and former Odisha chief minister Biju…
Berhampur: The birth anniversary of the legendary leader and former Chief Minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik was celebrated with much pomp and gaiety across the State on Friday. However, the remnants of the Tall Man’s house is fast fading into oblivion due to lack of care and maintenance. It’s nothing less than a travesty to […]
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary, and said the nation is proud of his efforts for the state’s progress. A freedom fighter and a prominent regional satrap who was a key member of the anti-Congress alliances for decades, Patnaik served […]
New Delhi: The heroics of late Biju Patnaik in the Indonesian Freedom Movement earned him another honour as the Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi dedicated a room in his name. As per reports, the room in the embassy, themed on Biju Patnaik, will be used as a lounge for guests and as a conference room […]
Bhubaneswar: The hope for return of Biju Patnaik’s iconic Dakota DC-3 aircraft is getting thinner with each passing day as the plane is dying a slow death outside Netaji Subash Bose International Airport in Kolkata even as Odisha government continues to chalk out plans to bring the epitome of the former Chief Minister’s heroism. The […]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has released a comic book on the life and works of legendary leader and his father Biju Patnaik. The book, ‘Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat’ published by the Kalinga Foundation Trust and the Creative Warehouse, is a first of its kind comic book on the life and works of […]
Berhampur/Cuttack: It’s nothing less than a travesty to see the birthplace of a legend in utter neglect while his birthday is celebrated with much pomp and show elsewhere. Odisha marked the 104th birth anniversary of the revolutionary former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik on Wednesday in a grand manner but it was quite surprising that […]
Bhubaneswar/Delhi: As Odisha marks the 104th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik in a grand way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took to social media to remember the legendary statesman with a ‘classified’ document which showed a glimpse of his courage and excellence. PM Modi tweeted a letter of the Intelligence […]
Cuttack: Ruling Biju Janata Dal is all set to celebrate the 104th birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Late Biju Patnaik on the Panchayati Raj Diwas today with a splash as it also marks the 20th year of BJD’s rule in the State. Extensive arrangements have been made at Bali Jatra ground in Cuttack […]
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition parties in Odisha are irked over Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s decision to identify and distribute ‘eligibility cards’ and ‘land right certificates’ to all the beneficiaries of Biju Pucca Ghar in rural and Jaga Mission in urban areas respectively. As per reports, the eligibility cards will be given to the beneficiaries on the […]
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said the BJD would certainly press for passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Parliament. “Yes, indeed. We wish that the women’s reservation bill be passed,” Patnaik said while replying to a question during an interaction in Bhubaneswar. The chief minister said the Biju Janata Dal strongly […]
Bhubaneswar: While the Biju Janata Dal(BJD) is all set to celebrate Biju Jayanti (birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik) and 20 years of its governance in Odisha on March 5, it has fuelled speculations of encouraging ‘Brand Naveen’ by using ex-CM Biju Patnaik’s legacy. According to sources, the regional party is planning […]