Tag: Odisha Govt

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Odisha Government Orders Curbs On Social Media Use By Employees

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Tuesday clamped restrictions on public servants from expressing their views in the form of writing articles or releasing statements in print, electronic and social media. Principal Secretary, Sanjeev Chopra, in a letter to additional chief secretaries, commissioner-cum-secretaries and special secretaries, has ordered enforcement of Government Servants’ Code of Conduct with reference […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
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Dutee Chand Given Rs 4.09 Crore Since 2015: Odisha Govt Amid Training Funds Row

Bhubaneswar: A day after ace sprinter Dutee Chand issued a clarification saying she isn’t selling her car to raise training funds, Odisha Government highlighted the financial support given to her over the years. It was earlier reported that Dutee, who put up a now-deleted Facebook post asking potential buyers to get in touch with her […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
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Odisha Govt Puts KALIA Money Refund Process On Hold

Bhubaneswar: Ineligible recipients of financial assistance under the KALIA scheme do not have to refund the money as of now as the Odisha government has decided to put the process in abeyance. The decision to suspend the refund process has been taken in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation and the Kharif agricultural crop […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Odisha Govt To Set Up Water Academy At Bhubaneswar
Odisha Govt To Set Up Water Academy At Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday decided to set up a ‘Water Academy’ in the state capital here. The academy will function as a pioneering training and capacity building institution in…

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
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Odisha Govt Effects Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Wednesday effected a major reshuffle in the IAS and OAS cadre. As per reports, Jajpur Collector Ranjan Kumar Das has been appointed as the new Additional Secretary of Odia Language & Culture Department while Bolangir Collector Arindam Dakua is the new Special Project Director of Panchayati Raj Department. Nuapada Collector Madhusmita […]

  • Monday, 12 April 2021
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COVID-19: Odisha Govt Issues Fresh Guidelines For Help Desk In Hospitals

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Tuesday issued an advisory for having mandatory Help Desk in all Covid-19 treatment facilities both in government and private centres. In a release, the State Health and Family Welfare department said that in spite of the instructions for all the COVID treatment facilities (both in government and private) to have a […]

  • Monday, 12 April 2021
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Odisha CMO In Tight Spot For Posting Unverified Report Praising State Govt's COVID-19 Management

Bhubaneswar: Opposition parties on Saturday trained guns at Chief Minister Naveen Patniak alleging that the Odisha government is so keen to garner praise that even without examining the authenticity of news, the official handle of CM Naveen Patnaik tweeted a fake report. Recently, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) tweeted a dubious report based on a […]

  • Sunday, 11 April 2021
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Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi Blasts Govt For Sealing Her Office

Bhubaneswar: MP Aparajita Sarangi dashed a letter to Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday alleging that her office was illegally sealed and the body has no authority for the action taken against her in the wake of media reports displaying a viral video evincing blatant violation of Covid guidelines during her recent birthday party celebration. […]

  • Sunday, 11 April 2021
Bagala Dharmasala Row: False Affidavit Filed By Odisha Govt, Say Social Activists
Bagala Dharmasala Row: False Affidavit Filed By Odisha Govt, Say Social Activists

Puri: The controversy pertaining to the alleged sale of Bagala Dharmasala land in Puri to private parties intensified further with social activists alleging that the Odisha government has furnished false and misleading information in its affidavit submitted in the Orissa High Court. The State government in an affidavit had stated that the land in question […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Odisha Govt Imposes 7-Month Fishing Ban To Save Olive Ridley

Puri: In view of the breeding season of Olive Ridley sea turtles, the Odisha Government on Sunday imposed a seven-month ban on fishing within five kilometres in the sea from Baliharchandi Arhud to Devinasi of Astaranga beach to protect the nests of the endangered species. Use of motor boats, trawlers and mechanised fishing boats has […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
Odisha Govt Directs Sealing Of 275 Illegal Stone Crushing Units
Odisha Govt Directs Sealing Of 275 Illegal Stone Crushing Units

Jajpur: The Odisha government has ordered the sealing of 275 illegal stone crushing units in Jajpur district to bring to a halt the process of illegal mining of minor minerals. The action was taken against the illegal stone crushing units for illegal exploration and smuggling of minor minerals and loss of cores of rupees to […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Odisha All Set For COVID-19 Vaccination Drive, Says Chief Secy

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is fully prepared for COVID19 vaccination with a prioritised list, said an official on Monday. Apprising the State’s preparedness at a review meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy said, “Odisha stands prepared for Covid vaccination with prioritised list and well-designed multi-sectoral response system at different levels.” […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Odisha Govt Invites Suggestions From Various Stakeholders For Budget 2021-22
Odisha Govt Invites Suggestions From Various Stakeholders For Budget 2021-22

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday invited suggestions from different sections of society for preparation of the Budget 2021-22. The government sought suggestions from common people, civil society organisations, different advocacy groups and other stakeholders to participate in the Budget-making process. The facility will be available for one month from December 22 to January 21 […]

  • Wednesday, 07 April 2021
Odisha Govt Increases Session Sites For COVID-19 Vaccination
Odisha Govt Increases Session Sites For COVID-19 Vaccination

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has increased the number of session sites for Covid-19 vaccination. As many as 380 sessions will be conducted across the state on Monday to vaccinate 31,902 healthcare professionals. “We will complete the vaccination of 1.78 lakh health workers by January 25 starting from today. A total of 1,698 sessions will be […]

  • Tuesday, 06 April 2021
Odisha Govt's Eco-Friendly Boost For Tourism
Odisha Govt's Eco-Friendly Boost For Tourism

Bhubaneswar: From eco-tours in the wild and environmentally conscious retreats on beaches, the Odisha government has gone completely green as far as the state’s tourism is concerned. Although the state is primarily known for two locations–Puri Beach and Konark Sun temple–the Odisha government is now opening up paths to lesser known and unexplored locations in […]

  • Tuesday, 06 April 2021
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