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Odisha: First major IAS reshuffle by BJP Govt; Two most influential bureaucrats in previous BJD Govt shifted to insignificant positions

July 10, 2024July 19, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 10: The new BJP Government on Wednesday carried out first major reshuffle among senior IAS officers on Wednesday. Two most influential bureaucrats in the previous BJD Government – G Mathivathanan and R Vineel Krishna- have been transferred to insignificant positions by the Mohan Majhi Government According to a notification of the General Administration […]

Odisha Govt to plant 19 lakh palm trees to mitigate lightning deaths

July 1, 2024July 19, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 1: The Odisha Government on Monday announced to plant at least 19 lakh palm trees to reduce the number of deaths caused by lightning. The palm trees will be planted by the forest and agriculture departments in different areas. According to state government officials, palm trees were initially put in the endangered species […]

Elections: BJP gets majority in Odisha Assembly; Naveen Patnaik loses power after 24 years

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 5: The BJP got majority in the Odisha Assembly by winning 78 seats in the 147-member House on Tuesday, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI) after counting concluded on Tuesday. The Naveen Patnaik led-BJD which is in power in Odisha since 2000 managed to get 51 Assembly seats and the Congress […]

Shah tears into Naveen Patnaik, says he has pushed Odisha back 50 years during BJD’s 25-year rule

May 15, 2024May 24, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Berhampur, May 15: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Wednesday tore into Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, saying he has pushed the State back by 50 years during his BJD’s 25-year rule. He urged the voters to give an opportunity to the saffron party to form Government in the State for its […]

Aggressive on his Mission Odisha goal, PM Modi plans more rallies, roadshows in State

May 12, 2024May 15, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be fighting a decisive battle this time against Odisha chief minister president Naveen Patnaik. He has decided to take the battle right into the enemy camp by challenging the CM in his home turfs – Hinjili and Kantabanji — the two seats where the latter is […]

Amit Shah launches high-decibel campaign in Odisha, calls for overthrowing 24-yr-old Naveen Patnaik Govt

April 25, 2024May 2, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Sonepur, April 25: Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday gave a call to the party leaders and workers in Odisha to oust the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD Government in the State for achieving faster prosperity and addressing some critical challenges like poverty, economic empowerment of farmers and weaker sections of the […]

1.1 kg newborn saved from rare condition by AIIMS-Bhubaneswar paediatric surgeons

April 15, 2024April 17, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 15: In a remarkable display of medical prowess, the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has achieved a monumental success by saving the life of a 1.1 kg very low birth weight newborn afflicted with duodenal atresia, an exceptionally rare condition. The infant, whose name […]

Tata Steel, which has major operations in Odisha, recognised as 2024 Steel Sustainability Champion

April 11, 2024April 15, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 11: Tata Steel, which has major operations in Odisha, has been recognised as a Steel Sustainability Champion 2024 by worldsteel for the seventh consecutive year for its commitment and action to sustainable development and adherence to world-class standards. Tata Steel has been a champion every year since the programme’s launch in 2018. The […]

Collapse of tie-up talks bring cheers to BJD-BJP workers, ticket aspirants in Odisha

March 23, 2024March 30, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, March 23: The collapse of pre-poll tie-up talks between Odisha’s ruling Janata Dal (BJD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has brought cheers to their respective party workers at the grassroots and ticket aspirants. In the event of a tie-up between the regional outfit BJD headed by five-time Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and the saffron […]

Odisha approves 22 investment projects worth Rs 4,066.71 crore

March 4, 2024March 5, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, March 4: The 129th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena on Monday approved 22 projects valued at Rs 4,066.71 crore. With a total employment generation potential of 25,525, these ventures spanning various sectors, including Green Energy Equipment, Chemical, Textiles and Apparel, Steel, Iron & Ferro […]