Tag: Odisha Govt

Bhubaneswar: With the price of onions skyrocketing due to low procurement from other states, the Odisha government on Wednesday said it will supply the vegetable through fair-price shops and ‘maitree’ outlets. The price of onions is showing an upward trend and selling at Rs 4,800-6,200 per quintal and Rs 52-70 per kilogram in different markets […]

Bhubaneswar: Barely a few minutes after the commencement of the Winter Session of Odisha Assembly, Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro adjourned the House till 3 pm following uproar by the Opposition. Both the Congress and BJP raised questions related to the safety and security of women in the State with the leaders of the former party […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said politicising any human tragedy, especially relating to women, is inhuman and this kind of politics would never give any returns. “Forget that I’m Chief Minister for 19 years or that I am President of Biju Janata Dal. As a senior member of this House, I would […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Monday said at least 43 people have died in police custody and 165 persons killed in the exchange of fire with security personnel in the State in the last 10 years. Minister of State for Home, Dibya Shankar Mishra said this in the Assembly while replying to the questions of BJP […]

Bhubaneswar: The BJP on Saturday came down heavily on the Odisha government for failing to utilise central funds and resorting to fresh borrowings from market on interest. Addressing a press meet on the findings of CAG report, BJP’s Lekhashree Samantsinghar said the State government has failed to utilise the funds sanctioned by the Centre. “The […]

Bhubaneswar: In a major development, the department of handlooms textiles and handicrafts, Government of Odisha, has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with E-Commerce Platform Flipkart to implement ‘Flipkart Samarth Programme’ to open national market access for weavers, artisans and craftsmen of the State while empowering them to leverage the benefits of e-commerce model. The […]

Bhubaneswar: The countdown for the third edition of the Make in Odisha Conclave scheduled to be held in November-December 2020 began after the Odisha government on Saturday formally kicked off its preparations by inaugurating and laying foundation stones of as many as 22 projects worth around Rs 8,938 crore. With the projects, Odisha government is […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday launched Mission Suvidya — a scheme aimed at bringing a qualitative shift in accommodation facilities provided to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students across the state, an official statement said. The SC-ST development department, in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, signed agreements with three […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today came down heavily on the ruling-Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha alleging that attempts are being made to ‘steal’ Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by using Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY) logo tiles in houses allotted to beneficiaries under the scheme. Addressing a presser at the party headquarters […]

Bhubaneswar: A delegation of Sikh community led by Punjab’s Lok Insaaf Party MLA Simarjit Singh Bains held a meeting with the representatives of Odisha government in Bhubaneswar on Monday and accepted that there was a misunderstanding over the demolition of Mangu Mutt in Puri. As per reports, Odisha Minister of State (Home) Dibyashankar Mishra, Former […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday announced that state government offices, revenue and magisterial courts will remain closed on December 26 in view of the solar eclipse. “All schools and colleges in the state will remain closed in view of the solar eclipse,” informed School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Das. Notably, several parts […]

Bhubaneswar: With the ruling-BJD gearing up to celebrate its 23rd Foundation Day tomorrow, the focus is likely to be on the party president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s message to his ministers, leaders, and party workers. Though it seems quite evident that CM Naveen’s focus will be on his 5T model of governance and Mo […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has urged the Centre to release subsidy for the paddy procurement during the ongoing kharif marketing season (KMS), a minister said. The central government has released Rs 1,434.90 crore subsidy as against a claim of Rs 4,307.17 crore for the quarter ending December, 2019, state Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister […]

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ‘Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action (EKAMRA) Plan’, Odisha government has announced rehabilitation and resettlement package for persons/institutions affected by the beautification & developmental works being carried out around Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar. A release of the CMO mentioned that more than 65 acres surrounding Lingaraj temple and Bindu […]

Berhampur: After alleged irregularities in the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme triggered a political slugfest in Odisha, a couple of months ago, ‘massive lapses’ are once again being alleged by beneficiaries. Around 94 farmers in Jahada panchayat of Ganjam district have alleged that the money meant for them under the scheme […]