Odisha: PM Modi to launch multiple power projects worth Rs 28,978 crore in Sambalpur on Feb 3

Bhubaneswar, February 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation NTPC Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station (2×800 MW), NSPCL Rourkela PP-II Expansion Project (1×250 MW) and lay the foundation stone of NTPC Talcher Thermal Power Project, Stage-III (2×660 MW) with a total investment of Rs 28,978 crore on February 3 (Saturday) during his […]

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Interim Budget: Odisha gets allocation of Rs 10,536 crore for railway sector

Bhubaneswar, February 1: Odisha has received an allocation of Rs 10,536 crore in the interim budget for the development of railway sector in the State. The outlay is 1,157% more than the average allocation of 2009-14. “Odisha has been allocated a remarkable outlay of Rs 10,536 crore for multiple rail infra and safety projects,” said […]

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Odisha: PM Modi to inaugurate three NH projects worth Rs 2,045 crore in Sambalpur on Feb 3

Bhubaneswar, February 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate three transformative national highway (NH) projects in Odisha at a cost Rs 2,045 crore on February 3 (Saturday) in Sambalpur symbolising a collective commitment towards fostering connectivity and economic prosperity. The Prime Minister will be on visit to Sambalpur on Saturday. These projects are the four-laning […]

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Odisha records second highest ever collection of Gross GST of Rs 4963.16 crore in January 24

Bhubaneswar, February 1: Odisha has recorded the second highest ever collection of Gross GST (CGST+ IGST+ OGST + Cess) with a collection of Rs. 4963.16 crore during January 2024 against corresponding collection of Rs 4255.59 crore recorded during January 2023 registering a growth rate of 16.63%. The progressive Gross GST collection during FY 2023-24 (till […]

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Budget 2024: Finance Minister Sitharaman proposes to raise Capital Expenditure By 11.1% To Rs 11.11 lakh crore

New Delhi, February 1: The Government proposes to increase capital expenditure outlay by 11.1 per cent to Rs 11.11 lakh crore in 2024-25, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday in her interim Budget, ahead of the General elections. A capital expenditure, or capex, is used to set up long-term physical or fixed assets. […]

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Charges framed against Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahy, wife in Rs 9.18 crore DA case

Bhubaneswar, January 31: The Special Judge, Special Court, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday framed charges against Gopalpur MLA Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy and his wife Sujata Panigrahi to commence trial in the disproportionate assets case filed against them by Odisha Vigilance, said an official release. Charges were framed for possession of Disproportionate Assets (DA) worth Rs […]

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Six CUO students crack State Selection Board interview, to join as lecturers in Degree Colleges 

Bhubaneswar, January 30: At least six students from the Department of Economics of Central University of Odisha (CUO) have excelled in the State Selection Board (SSB) interviews for the Higher Education Department. The accomplished students are namely Rohit Bagarty, Manaswini Acharya, Amruta Mohanty, Duigring Sabar, Manindra Hanhaga, and Rabindra Kumar Naik. Now, they will join […]

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Odisha issues revised guidelines for cash awards to sportspersons & coaches; Cash awards will be maximum up to Rs 9 crore

Bhubaneswar, January 30: The Odisha Government has revised the guidelines for extending cash awards to sportspersons and coaches, including the para and differently-abled sportspersons for winning medals in national and international sports competitions. As per the guidelines issued by the Sports and Youth Services Department, the quantum of cash awards will be maximum up to […]

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CBI court sentences Odisha Gramya Bank Manager to 4-year RI in graft case

Bhubaneswar, January 30: The Special Judge Bhubaneswar has sentenced the then Odisha Gramya Bank Branch Manager Duryodhan Sethy to four years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a bribery case. According to a CBI communique, CBI has registered a case on August 8, 2016 against then Sethy, the then Branch Manager of Odisha Gramya Bank, Dadaraghati […]

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Odisha: Sonapur Beach gets coveted Blue Flag certification

Bhubaneswar, January 30: Sonapur Beach in Ganjam district has been awarded with the International Blue Flag Certification for 2023-24. The achievement of Blue Flag certification is a testament to the collective efforts of Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan (ICZMP) Odisha, District Beach Management Committee, Ganjam and the local community. Sunapur Beach is now not only […]

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