Tag: Odisha

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wrote to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeking intervention over the potato supply crisis in Odisha. The BJP criticized this move, blaming the BJD for failing to establish sufficient cold storages and implementing unsuccessful agricultural missions. Retail potato prices in Odisha have soared to Rs 45-50 per kg, affecting common people.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the homes of six Gogua village youths in Sundargarh, who became millionaires by playing the banned online game 'Free Win'. Previously day laborers, their rapid wealth raise prompted ED investigations into income sources. The youth reportedly bought luxurious vehicles and built large homes. Villagers and cyber experts link the game's network to widespread cyber fraud.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced 10 per cent reservation and a 5-year age relaxation for Agniveers at a media briefing in Bhubaneswar.

As potato prices soar in Odisha, the State government has capped retail prices at Rs 32 per kg. Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the situation and warned against hoarding. The state may seek supplies from Uttar Pradesh due to West Bengal's export ban.

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Odisha government signed 512 MoUs with various industries over the past five years, aiming for Rs 11,85,281.40 crore in investments and creating 5,31,000 jobs. However, only 30 MoUs have been executed so far, with Rs 19,528 crore invested and potential for 20,251 more jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Swain disclosed this in the Assembly.

Rath narrated his experience while entering Ratna Bhandar and said that the duplicate keys they took to open the treasure trove didn’t seem to be proper keys as the locks were of the British era while the keys seemed quite different.

The raid was carried out after OTV reported how the quarry has become the bane of existence for the residents of nearby Nimani Panchayat due to severe air pollution on account of violation of guidelines.

The retail price of potato has reached Rs 45-50 per kg in Odisha market causing huge inconvenience to the common man.

Odisha Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mohan Majhi informed that beneficiaries of the new scheme will get cashless treatment facilities at private and government hospitals.

Upon being informed, police reached the spot and started an investigation into the incident. However, the exact reason behind the death was not ascertained immediately.

Answering to an unstarred question of BJD MP Sasmit Patra about details of the construction of the Capital Region Ring Road near Bhubaneswar in Rajya Sabha, Gadkari said that the civil work will start after the completion of DPR.

At least 197 migrant workers died within India, while 31 lost their lives abroad up to June 2024.

After being glued to the mobile screen for long hours, the little girl got a severe infection in her eyes.

Odisha's economy grew by 8.5% in the 2023-24 fiscal, with the state’s GDP estimated at Rs 8.3 lakh crore. The agriculture sector saw a growth of 3.5%, industry grew by 8.7%, and services expanded by 9.2%. Despite these gains, per capita income was lower than the national average, and inflation remained high.