Tag: Pm Modi

UNESCO described the Temple in a statement: "Construction of the sandstone temple began in 1213 CE and is believed to have continued over some 40 years.

Rourkela: Reiterating his demand for early completion of the second bridge over Brahmani River and Super Speciality Hospital cum Medical College at Rourkela, local MLA Dilip Ray today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his letter, Ray reminded Modi of the latter’s promise to complete the second bridge over Brahmani river made not only […]

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led Central government has increased the deputation allowance given to the Central government employees to more than double to Rs 4,500 from the existing Rs 2,000 per month. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, in case of deputation within the same station, the deputation (duty) […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concerns over the ongoing construction work of Polavaram project. At a time when the matter is sub-judice, construction of the project is unfortunate, the CM said in the letter. “I am concerned about the way the interests of the people of […]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik turned 72 years on Monday. The BJD president who always keeps his birthday celebration a low-key affair celebrated the day in a different manner. The celebration was marked with cake in presence of several party leaders, ministers and well wishers who thronged his residence (Naveen Niwas) in the morning with […]

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Central government today announced that 7.58 lakh teachers of universities and colleges across the country will soon get the benefits in line with the recommendations of the 7th pay commission. Speaking at a press conference, Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister, Prakash Javadekar said that 7.58 lakh teachers will soon get the […]

The National Anomaly Committee (NAC) is likely to meet later this month to take a final call on further raising the minimum pay as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. However, the hike is likely to be restricted to around 17% of the Central government employees’ present salary. The reason behind the expected slash of […]

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: In a good news for the Central government employees and pensioners, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government has reportedly given green signal to the National Anomaly Committee (NAC) for raising the minimum pay and fitment factor. After withstanding some early pressure following the implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, the government […]

Taking cognizance of the brewing resentment among the Central government employees, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government is likely to hike the minimum pay as the National Anomaly Committee (NAC) is expected to meet this month to discuss on the issue. However, the question still lies… Will there be a hike as per the employees’ demand? […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi against further disinvestment of the Nalco. He also urged to issue instructions to the Ministry of Mines in this regard. “Nalco has been a symbol of Odisha’s pride. There is discontentment among the people of Odisha and the employees of the company after […]

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said that BJD will support NDA’s candidate Ram Nath Kovind as Presidential candidate. “The Hon’ble PM spoke to me to inform about the candidature of Ram Nath Kovind as Presidential nominee. He sought the support of BJD in this regard. Last time BJD had proposed the name of […]

Bhubaneswar: On a day when the BJD led government is celebrating its third year in the fourth consecutive term rule in the state, MP Bhartruhari Mahtab preferred eulogising  the Narendra Modi-government in Centre through a newspaper column. The parliamentarian, of late, has been in the eye of many storms for his writings in the editorial […]

Bhubaneswar: At a time when Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to strengthen the party organisation in the State, its Rourkela MLA Dilip Ray today alleged dilly-dallying by his own party-led government at the Centre and accused it of showing apathetic attitude towards the Steel City. Ray alleged that Modi had promised construction […]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will attend the third meeting of Niti Aayog’s Governing Council chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to be held at New Delhi today. A 15 year vision document for accelerating the growth has been prepared by Arvind Panagaria, the Vice Chairman of the apex planning body of the country. Panagaria […]

Bhubaneswar: CM Naveen Patnaik today ordered the Balasore Collector to assist freedom fighter Laxmi Indira Panda’s daughter-in-law Sujata Panda in returning home when she boarded wrong train and got stranded after attending PM Modi’s felicitation ceremony in Bhubaneswar. According to sources, Sujata who had to go to Jeypore boarded a wrong train to Balasore. She […]