Tag: Odisha Cm

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday approved the amended policy for long-term ore linkage to industries through the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC). The state government amended the policy to attract investment in mechanised ore evacuation system of the OMC, Chief Secretary A K Tripathy told reporters following a Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister […]

Bhubaneswar: A US-based foundation has decided to finance the MBBS studies of a poor fatherless girl from Odisha, who was coached in ‘Zindagi’ programme run by a non-governmental organisation here, in a medical college in the state, an office-bearer of the NGO said on Monday. The scholarship was awarded by California’s ‘Saloni Heart Foundation’ to […]

Bhubaneswar: The 13th International Film Festival on Art and Artists organised by the JD Centre of Art, which witnessed multiple film screenings, workshops and talks by several senior artists, concluded here on Monday. The festival had an underlying theme of bringing out the tumultuous experience an artist goes through in life and the effort he/she […]

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday congratulated Arvind Kejriwal after AAPs landslide victory in the assembly elections. PM Modi tweeted, “Congratulations to AAP and Shri @ArvindKejriwal Ji for the victory in the Delhi Assembly Elections. Wishing them the very best in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a grant of Rs 16 crore for different minority religious institutions in the State. The grant will help build pilgrim facilities and community halls in these institutions for visitors. The funds will be provided from the Special Problem Funds during the year 2019-20 and will be […]

Bhubaneswar: The opposition Congress in Odisha hit out at the ruling Biju Janata Dal over Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposed pro-Citizenship (Amendment) Act rally in the state capital and asked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to make his government and party’s stand on the event clear. Shah will be on a two-day visit to Odisha from […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday inaugurated the state’s first Gandhi Peace Centre near the Khandagiri-Udaygiri caves here. The Gandhi Peace Centre, built on five-acre of land, is a digital interactive museum promoting the Gandhian values and principles among the people, particularly among youths. The centre, set up with the support of Aditya […]

Cuttack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the first-ever Khelo India University Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. As many as 3400 athletes from 159 universities across the country will vie for top honours across 17 disciplines, including rugby which is among the six-team events. The PM launched the multi-disciplinary […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Thursday sanctioned Rs 23 Crore for the development of pilgrim amenities at various religious institutions of the State. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned the money for development of facilities at various religious institutions which included 10 Temples, 5 Churches, 6 Mosques and 2 Gurudwaras. Each religious institution will get an assistance […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said the state government has set a target of providing 20 lakh concrete houses (pucca houses) to the poor in the next four years. On the occasion of Panchayati Raj Divas, the Chief Minister launched the Pucca Ghar Jogyata Adhikar Card (Eligibility Guarantee Card for Concrete House) […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 26 industrial projects worth Rs 5,567 crore. Patnaik did the ground-breaking for 23 industrial units across various sectors and inaugurated three others. The projects will create more than 9,000 employment opportunities in the state. “Our state has seen unprecedented industrialization during the past 20 years. During […]

Bhubaneswar: Hours after making an appeal to the people returning home from abroad to register themselves with the official COVID-19 portal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday registered his sister Gita Mehta’s name on the portal after her return from the US. Patnaik’s elder sister Gita Mehta (77) stays in the USA and usually visits […]

Odisha to enforce lockdown in all its 30 districts from midnight. SAARC nations stand in solidarity as PM expresses gratitude for contribution to COVID-19 emergency fund. Government of India says Corporates can spend social funds on measures to battle coronavirus. Bhubaneswar: With a lockdown in force and government gearing up its machinery to combat the […]

Bhubaneswar: Around 70 lakh members of six lakh Mission Shakti Self Help Groups (SHG) are shouldering vital responsibilities across Odisha to fight coronavirus pandemic in the State. Their role has been acknowledged by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who expressed his gratitude for their support during this critical time. Also Read: Coronavirus Lockdown: Odisha Man Becomes […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday said e-commerce and online platforms can resume operations in the second phase of the COVID-19 lockdown beginning from April 15. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena said that home delivery of all kinds of products and courier services by platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Blue Dart, DTDC and BigBasket will […]