BJP MPs meet Union Minister Piyush Goyal over irregularities in paddy procurement in Odisha 

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 16: A delegation of BJP MPs led by Union Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday met Union Food & Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi over irregularities in paddy procurement in the State. It came a day after BJD MPs’ meeting with the Union Minister […]

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Odisha forest fires: Centre to send three-member expert panel

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 10: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said a three-member expert committee will be sent to Odisha to provide technical assistance for effective management of forest fire incidents in the state. “@moefcc is sending a committee of experts to Odisha to give technical advise & help out […]

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BMC to set up Cultural Corridor in Bhubaneswar to promote Odisha’s art & culture

Bhubaneswar, March 9: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to set up a ‘Cultural Corridor’, a one-of-its-kind initiative, in the city to promote Odisha’s rich and diverse art and culture with boosting livelihoods of many people, especially the underprivileged ones and some of the gifted artisans of the state by providing them a platform […]

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MoU signed for Paradip Plastic Park, Rs 106 crore to be spent

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 9: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) on Tuesday signed an agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Paradip Plastic Park spread over 120 acres of land. The estimated cost for its development is Rs 106 crore. The MoU was signed […]

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Odisha CM launches 3,000 ‘Mo Seba Kendras’ to provide public services at doorsteps  

Bhubaneswar, March 5: To provide public services to citizens at their doorsteps under 5T framework, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched ‘Mo Seba Kendra’ initiative via video conferencing marking the 105th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. Now, people can now visit the nearby ‘Mo Seba Kendra’ for payment of electricity and […]

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Bhubaneswar ranked second Most Livable City in India

Bhubaneswar, March 4: Bhubaneswar, the Capital City of Odisha, has been adjudged the second best city in India in the “below 1 million population” category on the Ease of Living Index-2020 with an overall score of 59.85 points out of 100. The quality of life in Bhubaneswar is better than cities like Gurugram (56.00) and […]

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Odisha CM takes Covid vaccine as phase-2 vaccination starts

Bhubaneswar, March 1: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday here as the phase-2 of vaccination rolled out across the country. Patnaik took the jab at the State Assembly health centre. After taking the first shot, he appealed to all eligible people to come forward and get vaccinated […]

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Odisha to host Women’s Football Hero IWL 2020-21

New Delhi, February 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed Odisha as the venue for the forthcoming Hero Indian Women’s League 2020-21 edition. The dates for the tournament will be announced soon, said an official release. The AIFF appreciated Odisha Government’s longstanding partnership with Indian Football wherein the latter have been providing its stadia […]

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CM reviews credit linkages to farmers, MSMEs; Mission Shakti Groups get Rs 500-Cr more Credit above Annual Target

Bhubaneswar, February 26: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday reviewed the performance over credit linkages with bankers, collectors and top officers of the State Government on virtual platform and said that there has been a considerable progress in credit disbursement to priority sector during the last two months. Since the last review meeting two months […]

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