Tag: Odisha

Apart from his vast experience, Ahuja is in the good books of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by working efficiently as a Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry.

IAS officer Manoj Ahuja is set to become the new Chief Secretary of Odisha, facing numerous challenges like bureaucratic reforms, balancing Odia and non-Odia officials, and fulfilling BJP government’s election promises. His role includes improving state administration's image post-BJD rule and addressing corruption.

The Odisha government plans to rename its Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI) to 'Mukhyamantri Bus Seva'. Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced the change, emphasizing no party symbols will be used. The scheme aims to provide effective state-wide public transport, especially during Rath Yatra.

Balle Balle Dhaba and Family Restaurant in Jajpur was vacated after an investigation revealed misuse of MPLAD and MLALAD funds. Allegedly managed by former MLA Pranab Balabantaray, the dhaba was leased to a BJD leader without proper documentation. Current MLA Himanshu Sahu exposed the irregularity.

In response to the land row, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said that the Revenue Department has been directed to initiate an inquiry and submit a detailed report into the matter.

A fake doctor, Padmanabha Mukhi Karua, was arrested for treating patients at Rourkela Government Hospital using a false certificate. Despite a history of similar offenses, he worked undetected for seven months. Authorities are investigating how he evaded detection and the hospital's hiring practices.

The devotees are only allowed to get a glimpse of Lord Jagannath through an iron grille that has been put at a distance of 50 ft from the entrance gate. They only get the opportunity of Lord’s darshan during Rath Yatra.

IAS officer Manoj Ahuja was appointed as the new chief secretary of Odisha, replacing Pradeep Kumar Jena. 

The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar may soon be privatised.As per reports published in some sections of national media, as many as 11 airports across the country may be privately managed soon.

With the idols of 'Parsva' Deities (side deities/Ratha Sakhis) of the three chariots in Puri being damaged by termites due to lack of proper maintenance, servitors demanded the establishment of a museum for their conservation.

Concerns have emerged about OAS officers occupying key roles at Lok Seva Bhawan for years, allegedly due to political affiliations rather than merit. The new government is speculated to initiate a major reshuffle, questioning the previous administration's policies.

Though the outgoing BJD government initiated the Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme aimed at establishing a seamless public transport network from panchayats to the state capital, it has completely failed to serve its purpose.

The matter came to the fore when Mukhi applied for a loan from a private company. Subsequently, Raghunathpali police detained him. Mukhi is being interrogated as part of the investigation.

Five individuals died from lightning strikes in Odisha's Bargarh and Balangir districts, with three fatalities under a tree and two in a paddy field. The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the victims' families and ensured free treatment for the injured.

Odisha government will have to incur a huge loss by banning liquor in the State. Hence, questions are being raised over the practicability behind the liquor ban in Odisha.