Category: Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 14, 2018: The Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) held a heritage flight of Carrier Pigeons of the Odisha Police Pigeon service from Bhubaneswar to Cuttack. The fifty pigeons that were flown from the OUAT Grounds carried a missive with a message on heritage conservation and preservation.  Speaking on the […]

Bhubaneswar, April 12, 2018: After three non-BJP ruled southern States and Union Territory Puducherry came out against the Terms of Reference (ToR) stipulated by the Centre in the 15th Finance Commission for devolution of funds to States, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his personal intervention on […]

Bhubaneswar, April 12, 2018: Opposing the Union Coal Ministry’s decision to allocate four coal blocks in Odisha to Maharashtra-Nagpur-based Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) instead of MCL, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday wrote to Union Coal Minister Piyush Goyal requesting him for re-examining allocation of the four mines. The Union Coal Ministry has decided to […]

Bhubaneswar, April 12, 2018: On the eve of the 70th Capital Foundation Day, Chief Minister   Naveen  Patnaik on Thursday launched Bhubaneswar Development Authority website (bhubaneswar.me) and a promo video for ‘Visit Bhubaneswar’ showcasing Smart City Bhubaneswar to the world. He also launched the official web-portal (www.smartcitybhubaneswar.gov.in) and logo for Bhubaneswar Smart City. Bhubaneswar.me portal and […]

Bhubaneswar, April 12, 2018: To meet the challenges in ever-changing scenario in multi-dimension disaster response, the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and Odisha Fire Service are conducting Area Familiarization Exercises Community Awareness Programme (FAMEX/CAP) to upgrade people about their responsibility during an emergency situation. The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has prepared the […]

Bhubaneswar, April 10, 2018: For the first time since its inception in 1980, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) on Tuesday paid an interim dividend of Rs 1 crore to the State Government. The PSU that started making profit in 2003-04 has earned a net profit of Rs 5.89 crore in 2016-17, its accumulated profit till […]

Bhubaneswar, March 5, 2018: The Odisha government has instructed all dirtiest collectors to get rain gauge instruments in their respective districts inspected before onset of monsoon. Special Relief Commissioner and Disaster Management Secretary Bishnupada Sethi, in a letter to all Collectors, has asked to make sure that the Sub-Collectors of their respective districts inspect all […]

By Anil Dhir Puri, April 4, 2018: The opening of the Ratna Bhandar is happening amidst a charged atmosphere of distrust and mistrust. The various factions are at loggerheads. Whether the Ratna Bhandar is an el dorado with fabulous riches is something that will not be known or rather it should not be known. Logically, […]

Cuttack, April 1, 2018: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday dedicated to people the Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Setu from Cuttack to Nuapatna built over Mahanadi river. Built at a cost of Rs 157 crore, entirely from State resources, the 2.5km long three lane bridge with walkways on both sides reduces the distance between Cuttack and […]

Konark, April 1, 2018: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art world-class Interpretation Centre and Tourist Amenities at Konark Sun Temple here marking the Utkal Divas. The Indian Oil Foundation, a non-profit Trust fully funded by IndianOil Corporation Ltd, under the aegis on Ministry of […]