Odisha: Challenges galore for Mohan Majhi Govt in 1st Assembly session

Bhubaneswar, July 21: For the newly formed Mohan Majhi government,, the first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly beginning on Monday promises to be a challenging one as the opposition BJD and Congress have made elaborate plans to confront the treasury bench on many issues. CM Majhi, who among others holds the financial portfolio, […]

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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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Odisha Assembly adjourned sine die ahead of schedule amid opposition protest

Bhubaneawar, March 31: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday, six days ahead of schedule, amid protests and walkout by opposition BJP and Congress. Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukha declared the session sine die after the ruling BJD brought a motion in the House. The State Government had earlier in the day withdrawn three […]

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Question Hour to resume during Budget Session in Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar, February 2: Question Hour, which had been suspended by the State Government during the Monsoon Session, will resume when the Assembly meets for the Budget Session from February 18. The suspension had been strongly criticised by the Opposition. Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro said that some restrictions will be eased for the ensuing Session. “Question […]

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Odisha Assembly condoles death of eight former members, adjourned

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Friday paid tributes to eight former members, including two Ministers, who passed away recently. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik moved a motion in the House as soon as the customary Governor’s address on the first day of the Budget Session was over. The Chief Minister mentioned the passing away of former […]

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Governor Ganeshi Lal addresses Odisha Assembly: Highlights

Bhubaneswar: Governor Ganeshi Lal on Friday addressed the Odisha Legislative Assembly marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Governor addressed the achievements of the State Government and underlined the benefits of the Government’s fast-paced strategy to ensure holistic development. Here is a look at some of the highlights from Governor’s customary address in the […]

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Congress stages walkout during Governor’s address to Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar: The opposition Congress on Friday boycotted the customary address of Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal marking the beginning of the Budget Session of the State Assembly. As soon as the Governor started his address, the Congress members staged a walkout without creating ruckus. The first phase of the Budget Session began on Friday with the […]

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Odisha Assembly Session begins with Governor’s address

Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of 16th Odisha Assembly began on Tuesday with the customary address to the House by Governor Ganeshi Lal. Before the Governor address the House, he was accorded guard of honour on the Assembly premises. The session began at 11 am. The Session would continue till August 8 in two phases. The […]

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Budget Session of Odisha Assembly from June 25

Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of Odisha Legislative Assembly would start from June 25 with Governor Ganeshi Lal’s address. Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari would present his first Budget for 2019-20 FY on June 28. This will be first full Budget of the Naveen Patnaik Government after it voted to power for fifth consecutive term. In view […]

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