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Bhubaneswar: In a bid to transform Puri, the adobe of Lord Jagannath, into a ‘world heritage city’, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a major infra development package of Rs 500 crore with emphasis on revival of water bodies, connectivity and tourist facilities. Patnaik also appealed to the people staying in the vicinity of the […]
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Bhubaneswar: Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal on Thursday approved the appointment of former judge of Orissa High Court, Justice BP Das, as the Chairperson of the Odisha State Human Rights Commission. The commission had remained headless for seven years. Justice RK Patra, who retired in November 2012, was its last Chairperson. The Governor also gave his […]
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Bhubaneswar: A total of 7,258 candidates out of 19,247 applicants have been selected for scholarships – KALIA Chhatra Brutti – announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in February this year. Students of at least 187 colleges had applied for the scholarship. The scheme aims to help children of KALIA beneficiaries pursue higher education professional and […]
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Bhubaneswar: To remove the chance of anyone holding more than one ration card to avail benefits, the Odisha Government announced roll out of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ system from September 1 in the State, under which beneficiaries can buy subsidised foodgrains from ration shops in any part of the country. The decision to fast […]
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Bhubaneswar: The Centre Monday approved the release of Rs 3338.22 crore to Odisha for the people affected by cyclone ‘Fani’, which had claimed 64 lives and left a trail of destruction in over 14 districts in the State on May 3. The approval for the financial assistance was given at a High Level Committee (HLC) […]
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Bhubaneswar: Asit Kumar Tripathy on Monday took charge as the Chief Secretary at the Lok Seva Bhavan here. Addressing a press conference, Tripathy said that file movement will be made faster and “Rocket speed” will be ensured. “Importance will be given on faster movement of files. Rocket speed movement of files will be ensured,” said […]
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Keonjhar (Odisha): A Day of Death Mourning Cover of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was released by senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Sharma here on the occasion of the first death anniversary of the BJP leader. The cover was issued on the day of Vajpayee’s death on Friday and posted at Bhubaneswar on the […]
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Bhubaneswar: Ollywood actor and comedian Tatwa Prakash Satpathy, popularly known as Papu Pom Pom, has courted controversy for a poster of his upcoming movie “Mr Kanhaiya” that shows him holding ropes tied to the neck of seven girls, drawing flak from different quarters. The poster depicts the seven girls as mares and the actor as […]
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved appointment of new heads for various State-owned corporations and development authorities, including the State Commission for Women. This is the first lot of political appointments to State-run organisations after Patnaik ca,e to power for fifth consecutive terms. The Chief Minister also appointed Minati Behera as Chairperson of […]
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has skipped the second meeting of a ‘High-Powered Committee of Chief Ministers for Transformation of Indian Agriculture’ being organised by Niti Aayog in Mumbai on Friday. Instead, he has deputed Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Arun Sahoo to represent the State at the crucial meeting. Before leaving for Mumbai, Sahoo […]
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