Tag: National News

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 […]

Cuttack, April 1, 2018: Sri Sri University is all set to start Odia certification course here for the students and staff having domicile outside the State in order to enable them to read, write and speak Odia language to appreciate the rich tradition of Odisha especially the spiritual movements, literature and architecture appreciate the rich. […]

Bhubaneswar, March 29, 2018: Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb on Thursday called on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the State Secretariat here and discussed issues of development of Shree Jagannath Temple, Shree Gundicha Mandir, Grand Road (Bada Danda) and heritage monuments and sites in the pilgrim city of Puri. The Gajapati Maharaja, who happens to […]

Bhubaneswar, March 29, 2018: In a tribute to Madhu Babu, the state Government has named the new bridge on Mahanadi river from Cuttack to Nuapatna as Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu.  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will dedicate the 3.13 km bridge to the people on Odisha Divas.  The bridge has been constructed at a cost of […]

Bhubaneswar, March 27, 2018: The State Government on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Vedanta Ltd for setting of a medical college and hospital in Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district. Once completed, it will fulfill a long-standing need of best quality healthcare for the people of Kalahandi and adjoining districts. The MoU for […]

Bhubaneswar, March 26, 2018:  An exhibition of photographs, sketches and newspaper reports on the Great Orissa Famine of 1866 was inaugurated by Culture Minister Ashok Panda at the State Archives on Monday.  The exhibition is being organised by The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and Odisha State Archives. The exhibition will […]