Tag: Odisha
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Bhartruhari Mahatab honoured
It was a proud moment for Odisha on Wednesday when Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Bhartruhari Mahatab was honoured with the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for 2017. The Lok Sabha MP from Cuttack received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Central Hall of the Parliament House in the presence of the Vice President, Prime …
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August 2, 2018 -
Odisha’s food court
It would be less than fair to debunk Naveen Patnaik’s food security scheme for Odisha as a contrived initiative prior to the Assembly elections in 2019. It is quite obviously an essay towards fulfilling the Benthamite doctrine of the “greatest good of the greatest number”, one that is geared to benefit the state’s 34.44 lakh …
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July 31, 2018 -
Odisha rights body without chairman for six years, pendency of cases mounts
The number of pending human rights violation cases is over 10,000 in the state
July 29, 2018 -
Odisha to have own new food security act from October 2: Naveen Patnaik
Will cover the 34.44 lakh people excluded from the National Food Security Act
July 28, 2018 -
Heavy rains lash Odisha, throw life out of gear
Heavy rainfall triggered by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has thrown normal life out of gear in several parts of Odisha. This prompted Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to call an emergency meeting on Saturday to review the situation. He directed the officials to remain alert to face the flood-like situation in the …
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July 21, 2018 -
BJD MPs did not know of Naveen Patnaik’s walk out decision till last minute
The Congress-led Opposition jeered while the BJP was laughing away as it had neutralised the Shiv Sena which would otherwise have hogged the spotlight by staying away.
July 20, 2018 -
Odisha CM urges Centre to tackle waterlogging at temple
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday requested Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma to take immediate steps to prevent waterlogging at the world famous Sun Temple at Konark. In a letter, the Chief Minister said that flooding posed a threat to the heritage monument. “The Archaeological Survey of India, which is the custodian of the …
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July 16, 2018 -
Odisha Revenue and expenditure show upward trend in Q1 of fiscal
Revenue collection has grown 29 % while budgetary expenditure by 19 % in comparison to last fiscal.
July 12, 2018 -
Odisha joins move to say ‘no’ to plastics
CM announced decision at his weekly ‘Ama Mukhyamantri, Ama Katha’ programme.
July 11, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik bans plastic use in parts of Odisha from Oct 2
The ban will be made effective all over the state over the next two years, Patnaik said.
July 10, 2018 -
Kanha tiger translocated to Odisha released into the wild
Focus to be now on the release of the tigress kept in a special enclosure after being brought to Satkosia from Bandhavgarh in MP on 28 June
July 6, 2018 -
Odisha Cong MLAs seek PM’s audience with Rs 20 lakh
The Congress MLA’s of Odisha and the lone MP have sought an appointment with PM Narendra Modi to remind him of his unfulfilled promise of establishing a super specialty hospital at Rourkela and also present a cheque of Rs 21 lakh as a token contribution towards the “promised “ project. Clearly aiming to embarrass the …
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July 3, 2018 -
Now, Puri Jagannath temple body draws flak for ‘disrespect’ to President, wife in March
In March this year, when President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind visited the Puri Jagannath temple in Odisha, a few servitors allegedly showed disrespect to them. Three months later, the issue became the talk of the town Tuesday after it came to light that the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had drawn ire of the …
June 26, 2018 -
Smriti Irani targets Rahul Gandhi for remarks on hospital for Odisha
The Union Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would achieve its mission of securing more than 120 seats in the Odisha Assembly elections.
June 26, 2018 -
Odisha gears up to hold biggest Hockey tournament of Mens World Cup from 28 November 2018
Odisha gears up to host the biggest tournament in hockey — the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 starting 28 November 2018, the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Event Director made a two-day visit to Bhubaneswar to ensure the preparations are up to speed in the lead up to the prestigious event which will witness …
June 26, 2018 -
Election Commission gears up for 2019 polls in Odisha
Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra Kumar on Monday directed district collectors to submit estimates regarding expenditures for the upcoming 2019 polls. Kumar said the district collectors were asked to submit a report over various types of poll-related expenses. “This is a routine process. The collectors have been directed to submit a report over poll-related …
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June 25, 2018 -
FIH delegation visits Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 venue
As Odisha gears up to host the biggest tournament in hockey — the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 starting 28 November 2018, the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Event Director made a two-day visit to Bhubaneswar on 25 and 26 June 2018 to ensure the preparations are up to speed in the lead up …
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June 25, 2018