Biju Patnaik, the self acclaimed Naxalite

  Anil Dhir Biju Patnaik’s second term as Chief Minister came nearly 30 years after his first short-lived spell. He was disappointed to find that the bureaucrats, administrators and elected representatives were very different from what he had seen his during his previous stint. There was a palpable disconnect between the government and the people, […]

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BSCL celebrates 49th National Safety Day

Bhubaneswar: The 49th National Safety Day was celebrated at the BMC-ICOMC building site of the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) on Wednesday amidst the presence of engineering, technology and administrative staff of the special purpose vehicle and the employees of contractors engaged for the development of the Smart City project. Unveiling the safety flag, BSCL […]

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Odisha Govt brings 5 more departments under Mo Sarkar

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced inclusion of five more departments under the transformative Mo Sarkar (My Government) – the feedback-based governance model. Patnaik formally announced launching of Mo Sarkar in the Handlooms, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Textiles & Handicrafts, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department (SSEPDD), Cooperation and […]

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Bangladeshi sex racket in Bhubaneswar: STF nabs one more broker

Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch on Monday arrested one more accused in connection with engagement of Bangladeshi women in sex trade in Bhubaneswar, taking the total number of arrest to five. STF sleuths nabbed Keshab Sahoo while he was trying to hand over a girl to a customer. Sahoo […]

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Ten eminent doctors to advise Odisha Govt on SCB transformation

Bhubaneswar: As part of 5T initiative, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday appointed a group of ten eminent doctors to advise the Odisha Government on transformation of SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack into a world class institution. While seven out of the team of 10 are Padma Awardees four are alumni of […]

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Sanjay Das Burma appointed Odisha Planning Board Deputy Chairman

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJD leader and former Minister Sanjay Das Burma was appointed as the State Planning Board Deputy Chairman with Cabinet Minister’s rank. “Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has appointed Sanjay Das Burma as Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Board with a Cabinet Minister’s rank,” said CMO communique. The BJD’s key leader was defeated by […]

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Delhi violence: Odisha CM speaks to BSF jawan Mohammad Anees, sanctions Rs 10 lakh

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh for BSF Constable Mohammad Anees, whose house was burnt in a recent communal violence in northeast Delhi recently. Patnaik spoke to the BSF Constable, who has been currently posted in LWE-affected Malkangiri district in Odisha. “CM Naveen Patnaik was saddened to know that the house […]

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Trial run of Jan Sadharan Express between Bhubaneswar-Cuttack begins today

Bhubaneswar: The trial run of Jan Sadharan Special Train between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will be flagged off today, said an official release. The train will be flagged off at 1.30 pm at Bhubaneswar railway station. The trial run between the two cities will be held for one month till March 31. As per East Coast […]

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Odisha approves three investment proposals worth Rs 6923.26 crore

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Saturday approved three investment proposals worth Rs 6923.26 crore which will create at least 4,638 new jobs. Two proposals of Thriveni Earthmovers and one of Metaliks Private Limiteds were approved at the 22nd High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The HLCA […]

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Odisha CM hands over appointment letters to new recruits, dedicates Unnati Bhawan

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday handed-over appointment letters to 40 newly inducted officers under the Odisha Municipal Cadre at the Unnati Bhawan in Satya Nagar here. He welcomed 28 officers of Odisha Municipal Administrative Service and 12 officers of Odisha Municipal Planning Service under newly created Odisha Municipal Cadre. Terming the the moment […]

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