Odisha

Bhubaneswar-Tirupati Special to remain suspended

18/12/202019/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 18: In view of non-interlocking works which is safety related modernization work in Gudur-Tirupati Railway Section under Guntakal Railway Division of South Central Railway jurisdiction, the Ministry of Railways has decided to cancel Bhubaneswar-Tirupati-Bhubaneswar Special for one day from both the directions. According to an East Coast Railway (ECoR) communiqué, Bhubaneswar-Tirupati-Bhubaneswar Special (08479/08480) […]

CM launches PAReSHRAM portal; 22 services of Labour & ESI Dept available online

17/12/202018/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 17: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated PAReSHRAM portal to ensure digital access of services of the Labour and ESI Department under the transformative 5T charter of the State Government. As part of the initiative, at least 22 services are available online in first phase with a total of 52 services planned […]

Odisha CM writes to Centre for recasting pension structure of EPF pensioners

17/12/202018/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 17: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday wrote to Union Labour and ESI Minister Santosh Gangwar to address the grievances of EPF pensioners by recasting their pension structure. The Chief Minister wrote that it will benefit EPF pensioners throughout India, including around 1.62 lakh pensioners in Odisha. “I would like to draw your […]

Hinjli gets new court building

16/12/202017/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 16: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Justice Mohammed Rafiq on Wednesday jointly inaugurated new Civil Judge Court Building at Hinjilicut (Hinjli) in Ganjam district through video conferencing. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said Government is strongly committed to achieve Constitutional goal of providing access to […]

CM writes to PM Modi, seeks 7.87 lakh PMAY-G houses for Cyclone Fani-hit people

16/12/202017/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 16: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to consider sanctioning of 7.87 lakh special houses to Cyclone Fani affected people under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The Chief Minister said it will ensure safe housing to rural families of cyclone-prone areas which can withstand natural […]

CM announces Rs 289.42 crore-package for MSMEs to combat pandemic challenge

15/12/202016/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 15: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved a package of Rs 289.42 crore for the benefit of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in order to combat the pandemic situation in the State. According to a CMO statement, the package includes a number of assistance measures such as interest subvention, top-up subsidy, reimbursement […]

Odisha Cabinet approves Ordinance for better management of Lingaraj temple affairs

14/12/202015/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 14: The Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday approved Shree Lingaraj Temple Ordinance in line with Sri Jagannath Temple Act. The 11th century shrine is presently governed by Odisha Hindu Religious Endowment Act. The Lingaraj Temple Act will help in better execution of rituals and management. As per Lingaraj […]

Two Maoists gunned down in Odisha’s Malkangiri

13/12/202015/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Malkangiri, December 13: Two Maoists, including a woman cadre were neutralised in an exchange of fire with Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans at Alampaka area in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ on Sunday morning. Based on reliable information, an SOG patrolling-cum-area domination exercise was launched on Saturday night in Singaram-Tentapalli area under Gajalmamudi gram panchayat under Jadambo police […]

Odisha is fast emerging as ‘Manufacturing Hub of eastern India: CM Naveen Patnaik

12/12/202013/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 12: Odisha is fast emerging as the ‘Manufacturing Hub of Eastern India. My Government has always endeavored for a holistic business environment for the investors in Odisha, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while participating in the 93rd Annual General Meeting of FICCI via video conferencing. Odisha and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce […]

Odisha Chief Secretary reviews 7 rail projects, directs ground-level follow up

12/12/202013/12/2020Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 12: Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy has reviewed the progress of seven railway projects directed concerned departments and the project proponents to ensure strict ground-level follow up of the ‘work schedule’ till completion and commissioning of the projects, said an official release. According to a statement issued by the Chief Secretary’s office, Tripathy reviewed […]