Odisha approves 14 projects worth Rs 1713.65 crores, to create 5,134 jobs

Bhubaneswar, January 10: The 127th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena on Wednesday approved 14 groundbreaking projects valued at Rs 1,713.65 crore. These diverse investments are poised to reshape Odisha’s economic landscape, solidifying its position as a premier investment destination. With a total employment generation potential of […]

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Malkangiri Airport

Bhubaneswar/Malkangiri, January 9: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated the Malkangiri airport in the southwestern part of Odisha, which was once a Maoist hotbed. “I am very glad to inaugurate Malkangiri Airport, a dream come true for people of the district which has now been placed on the aviation map of the country,” said […]

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504 Junior Engineers join Odisha Government

Bhubaneswar, January 8: As many as 504 Junior Jngineers (Civil) joined the State Government on Tuesday. Out of the 504 newly recruited JEs, at least 398 were appointed under the Panchayati Raj Department, 78 have been appointed in Odisha Municipal Engineering Cadre and 28 of them joined the Public Health Engineering Cadre in the Housing […]

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Odisha: 441 JEs join Water Resources Dept

Bhubaneswar, January 4: As many as 441 Junior Enginners joined the Water Resources Department on Thursday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik graced the Nijukti Parba organised for the new recruits and called upon them to follow the 5T principles. “With this 5T initiative in place, several major irrigation projects have been accelerated with application of modern […]

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Odisha: INTACH team discovers ancient maritime light post in Prachi Valley

Bhubaneswar, January 3: The Cuttack chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has discovered the ruins of an ancient maritime Lamp post in Telikuda village under block in Puri district. The broken lamppost, according to the INTACH team, was discovered in a neglected condition over a sand dune on the bank […]

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ECoR GM Manoj Sharma inspects Bhubaneswar-Bhadrak railway section

Bhubaneswar, January 2: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Manoj Sharma on Tuesday inspected the Bhubaneswar-Bhadrak Railway Section and reviewed the safety, traffic facilities and took stock of ongoing infrastructure works in the railway section. During the inspection Sharma reviewed the traffic facility works along with infrastructure related and passenger amenities works at the Stations […]

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik lays foundation stone for Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project 

Cuttack, January 1: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project that would link the Bhubaneswar, the State capital and Cuttack in the next four years. “The foundation of new Odisha has been laid on the occasion of New Year. The metro rail project will be completed […]

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Miniature Artist Extends New Year Greetings In Glass Bottle

Bhubaneswar, December 31: Jatni-based artist L. Eshwar Rao welcomed the arrival of New Year 2024 with a captivating miniature craft delicately housed in a 750 ml glass bottle. The art piece, boldly declaring ‘Welcome 2024,’ was meticulously crafted from glitter paper, chalk pieces, and sticks. Rao dedicated two days to bring this intricate creation to […]

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Odisha Govt appoints 2020-batch IAS officer Chavan Kunal Motiram as first ADM of Padampur

Bhubaneswar, December 29: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved the proposal for creation of a new post of Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Padampur in Bargarh district, said an official release. According to a CMO communique, IAS officer Chavan Kunal Motiram of the 2020 batch is posted as the ADM Padampur. He is currently working […]

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Supreme Court collegium recommends appointment of Justice BR Sarangi as new CJ of Jharkhand High Court 

Bhubaneswar, December 28: The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud has recommended name of Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Acting Chief Justice of Orissa High Court as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. The Collegium’s Statement read,”As regards his contribution to the judiciary by way of disposal of cases, […]

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