BMC to hold month-long holding tax, trade, food licence mela in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, February 25: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will organise a month-long ‘mela’ or fair to help the residents of the Capital City in paying or assessing Holding Tax and applying for new Trade License and Food License under one roof in a hassle-free and smooth manner. The mela will be held at different places […]

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Odisha CM launches Internal Networking System for RD Dept

Bhubaneswar, February 24: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched the Multi-Protocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networking (RD-MPLS VPN) System for Rural Development Department through video conferencing. Speaking on the occasion after launching the system, the Chief Minister said that this networking system will provide internal connectivity to the offices of the department at local […]

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Odisha CM launches 22 industrial projects worth Rs 13,311 crore, employment potential 10,677

Bhubaneswar, February 17: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday performed ground-breaking of 20 industrial projects and inaugurated two projects, ranging from Metal and downstream, Tourism, Textile and apparel, Cement, Plastic and Food processing sectors. In a major boost to the Make in Odisha, these 22 industrial units with a combined investment of Rs 13, 311.53 […]

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Odisha’s ‘Drink from Tap Mission’ bags Award of Excellence

Bhubaneswar, February 13: Odisha Government’s ‘Drink from Tap Mission’ under 5T initiative has won the “Award of Excellence” in 18th CSI SIG eGovernance Award 2020 for Smart Water Management in Puri City amongst 178 nominations received from across India. WATCO Managing Director Pradipta Kumar Swain has received the award on behalf of the State Government […]

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Rs 1,272-Cr KALIA 3rd installment released to 53-lakh farmers in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, February 12: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday disbursed Rs 1,272 crore to more than 53 lakh farmers across Odisha under KALIA scheme through video conferencing. As per the scheme, each farmer Rs 2,000. The third installment of KALIA scheme was transferred to the small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural labourers through Direct […]

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Odisha approves 8 industrial projects worth Rs 1,242.02 crore

Bhubaneswar, February 9: The 98th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra on Tuesday approved eight industrial projects to the tune of Rs 1,242.02 crore. These industrial projects are further expected to render as many as 3,135 employment opportunities in the State. […]

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Odisha to file Writ Petition in SC against Andhra’s Panchayat Poll conduct in Kotia villages

Bhubaneswar, February 9: Odisha Government on Tuesday engaged Sibo Sankar Mishra, Advocate on Record (AOR) in Supreme Court to file writ petition before the Apex court challenging the notification of Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to hold panchayat election in three villages of Kotia in Koraput district. “You are engaged to file Writ Petition before […]

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CM announces Rs 18 crore infra boost for Ramadevi Women’s University

Bhubaneswar, February 8: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated new academic block, library and hostel building at Rama Devi Women’s University here. The Chief Minister also announced that Rs 18 crore has been allocated for renovation of existing infrastructure like academic building, hostel building and open air stage. Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik said, […]

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Odisha DGP leads from front, takes first Covid-19 vaccine shot

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar, February 6: On the first day of the second phase COVID-19 vaccination drive in the State, Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissioner of Police Sudhanshu Sarangi, senior officers, district Collectors and SPs took the vaccine on Saturday itself to boost confidence among those who may still be apprehensive about the vaccine. The […]

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DGP, Collectors & SPs to take COVID vaccine on February 6 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, February 5: In order to build confidence among the front line workers in the State that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and have no side effects, all senior State Government officials like DGP, Collectors and SPs will take the vaccine on Saturday. The decision was taken at the Steering Committee Meeting chaired by Chief […]

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