Tag: Bhubaneswar
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I take pride in earning money from my labour: Padmashree Haldhar Nag
“Like every year, during the famous Rath Yatra, I sell ragchana and ghuguni and I did so this year too,” he said without batting an eyelid.
July 15, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai
Several international airlines have evinced interest to start flight operations from the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar to Dubai which serves as an international hub for passengers for travelling to other destinations, stated the CM in a letter to the Union Minister on Saturday.
July 13, 2019 -
Pratap Sarangi asks farmers to adopt advanced scientific methods, achieve self-sufficiency
It may be noted here that the National Fish Farmers’ Day is commemorated in remembrance of scientists Dr KH Alikunhi and Dr HL Chaudhury who had successfully induced bred one of the carp species on this day way back in 1957 which eventually changed the face of Indian aquaculture.
July 11, 2019 -
Odisha: Jagatsinghpur government school in want of building for 20 years
The government had sanctioned funds under the Operation Black Board scheme for the construction of school building but landowner Sahoo protested the construction of building on his land.
July 11, 2019 -
Odisha excluded from iconic tourism destination list
“It is extremely disappointing” said a senior officer here while adding that such random selection without taking the states into confidence is unacceptable.
July 9, 2019 -
Dharmendra Pradhan defends fuel price hike, says funds required for ‘vikas’
Skirting the issues involved, he said the drop in crude prices has given an opportunity for the country to garner resources for ‘vikas’.
July 7, 2019 -
Project report made final for Rourkela Smart City
Meanwhile, the planning for the smart road, Phase-2, is still on, for which the estimate is Rs 54.5 crores.
July 1, 2019 -
Non-surgical weight-loss procedure launched
Patients can lose 15-25 kgs depending on multiple factors through this procedure.
July 1, 2019 -
Surgical needle left in right chest of teenage girl
The girl had complained of severe pain since last week and the family members and villagers of the victim girl had gheraoed the CDMO and the doctor who had operated upon the girl.
June 26, 2019 -
Mob parades, tonsures girl and boy over ‘friendship’
The SDPO said that on the basis of the complaint by the woman and the viral video, a case was registered under sections 143, 341, 323, 324, 354, 355, 307, 509, 153(A), 364, 365, 368 and 149 of the Indian Panel Code.
June 26, 2019 -
103 crocodile nesting sighted in Bhitarkanika National Park
The number of saltwater crocodiles, the species which are not found in any other river system in Odisha, as per the latest census, in Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary stood is estimated to be 1742 as per the latest census.
June 26, 2019 -
Both BJD, BJP hard pressed to explain RS candidature of Ashwini Vaishnav
Much to the discomfiture of the two parties, the Congress went hammer and tongs terming it the betrayal of people’s mandate by the BJD that exposes the deep-rooted nexus between the two linked to the mining lobby.
June 22, 2019 -
Odisha be declared ‘Special Focus State’, suggests Naveen Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik suggested states hit by major natural calamities be declared as “Special Focus States” with benefits as per the Special Category Status.
June 15, 2019 -
BJD floats idea of bloc in parliament
“Let us see how it works out in parliament, we are keen to form a bloc of over 100 MPs with as many parties including TRS, DMK and others to present various issues. Individually, the parties concerned do not have the numbers to effectively do so, hence the idea to form a bloc,” said BJD parliamentary party leader Pinaki Mishra.
June 15, 2019 -
Cyclone Fani relief: Rs 197.59 crore released for Puri as first phase house damage assistance
At least 1.51 crore people spread over 16,659 villages were affected by the Cyclone Fani while over 5 lakh houses were damaged and 41 casualties reported, the Odisha government had informed in its first preliminary damage assessment report that was released on May 10.
June 11, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik elected leader of BJD legislative party, meets Governor
Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal has extended the invitation to Naveen Patnaik to form the government in the state.
May 26, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik to be sworn-in as Odisha CM for fifth time on May 29
Naveen Patnaik would be sworn-in as the state’s Chief Minister for a fifth consecutive term on May 29 in a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, the BJD said on Saturday, adding that it would be an austere occasion in view of the Cyclone Fani that caused much death and destruction in the state.
May 25, 2019