Author: Odisha News Tune

Bhubaneswar: To mark the International Women’s Day, Delhi-based Philanthropic organisation Parichay Foundation in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on Wednesday felicitated 12 eminent women achievers in the fields of social work, arts, humanities and welfare activities of the state. Acclaimed journalist Dr Monorama Mohapatra, Lok Sabha member Dr PK Patasani, Dr Minati […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Monday banned fixing of banners or posters for publicity of coaching centres near the High School Certificate (HSC) examination centres.  The State School and Mass Education Department has issued a circular to this effect directing all the District Education Officers to take necessary steps to prohibit fixing of banners, posters […]

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to appease journalists’ community in the State ahead of the elections, Odisha government on Tuesday decided to introduce family health insurance cover for journalists in the State. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a proposal to this effect. Under the announcement, journalists and four of their family members would be entitled to […]

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the general elections the Odisha government on Monday announced hikes in the monthly stipend to house surgeons engaged in contractual basis in various hospitals across the State as well as salaries of Ayush doctors serving in there state government run hospitals. As per the notification while the monthly stipend for house surgeons […]

Bhubaneswar: As many as 367 students were booked for malpractice on the first day of the annual High School Certificate (HSC) examinations on Tuesday, sources said. No reports of any untoward incident in any of the centres where the examinations were held were reported, sources said.  School and Mass Education secretary Usha Padhee too visited […]

Bhubneshwar: Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik on Tuesday flagged off ‘Dial Free Ambulance Service’ in Deogarh and Bargarh district.   Under Odisha Emergency Medical Ambulance (OEMAS) Service, a fleet of three ambulances was allotted to Deogarh district while 15 ambulances were provided to Bargarh. The emergency ambulance service was launched in collaboration with Mumbai based company, Ziqitza […]

Bhubaneswar: Condemning the attack on Culture, Tourism and Law Minister Maheswar Mohanty in Puri last week, senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik on Tuesday alleged that the crime and law and order situation in Puri has reached horrendous levels in the last ten years.  “If cabinet ministers are being fired at, people will think twice before […]

Bhubaneswar: Barsa Swony Choudhury, daughter-in-law of former Minister and senior ruling BJD leader Raghunath Mohanty on Tuesday met State Commission for Women (SCW) chairperson Lopamudra Buxipatra appealing her to ensure early submission of chargesheet against her in-laws and husband who were arrested for allegedly torturing her for more dowry last year. Barsa too on January […]