The wife of Gopal Das, the assistant sub-inpsector who shot at Odisha Health Minister Naba Das, said that her husband suffered from mental disorder for the last eight years. She also said that her husband was on medication and was doing fine. ASI’s wife made the claims while speaking to […]
Odisha cabinet approves inclusion of 22 castes in State’s list of SEBC
Odisha cabinet on Saturday cleared the inclusion of 22 castes in the list of Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC). “The Cabinet has been pleased to approve the proposed Amendment of the odisha-state-commission-for-backward-classes”>Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes (OSCBC) Act, 1993 by inserting subsection 3 under Section – 9, enabling the […]
Rare painting techniques by Odisha Pattachitra artist stir interest
An Odisha Pattachitra artist who uses hand-made canvas and colours made from sea stones and mountain rocks that have come down from ages besides strict conformation to storytelling techniques has featured at a painting camp organised in Raipur. The painting camp based on Ram Katha was organised at the Art […]
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates 5 high grid substations worth Rs 254 crores
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated five high-capacity grid substations in four districts of the state via video conference, said a press statement. These places are Hinjilikatu in Ganjam district, Kalimela in Malkangari, Birmaharajpur in Subarnapur and Godisahi and Bahugram in Cuttack district. This will benefit 2 lakh […]
Odisha EOW arrests IT expert from MP in country’s “biggest job fraud racket”
Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police on Sunday arrested a person, accused of involvement in what is said to be the “biggest job fraud racket” in the country, from Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam, police said. The arrested person, namely Arpit Panchal, a resident of Jaora in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam, was […]
Odisha porter holds regular classes for destitute children after work
Like millions of people across the country, 31-year-old Ch Nageshu Patro of Odisha’s Ganjam district too had lost his means of livelihood with the outbreak of Covid-19 and the Lockdown that followed. However, undeterred by his miseries, Patro, who is a postgraduate, started teaching the underprivileged kids of tenth standard […]
Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 367 cr for ’empowerment of women in agriculture’
The Odisha Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday approved the provision of Rs 367.19 crores for five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27 for implementation of the State Sector Scheme “empowerment of women in agriculture-promotion of entrepreneurship for women SHG”, the government said. “The scheme is introduced with […]
2nd Russian tourist death in a week in Odisha deepens mystery, speculation
Russian lawmaker and philanthropist Pavel Antov was found dead in a hotel in India TASS reported. The multi-millionaire was on vacation in the Rayagada region of Odisha where he was celebrating his 65th birthday. According to the police, he was allegedly found dead having fallen out of a third-floor hotel window. This is the […]
Naveen Patnaik launches 24×7 ‘Drink from Tap’ project in 19 cities of Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched a 24×7 piped drinking water project — ‘Drink from Tap’ — in 19 cities. About 5.5 lakh people in these cities will be benefited from the project. Addressing the event, the chief minister said providing safe drinking water to every family has been his dream for […]
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches development projects worth Rs 214 cr
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched various development projects in Jagatsinghpur district worth Rs 2,14 crores, as per an official statement. The Chief Minister inaugurated 4 Mission Shakti Bhavans in Jagatsinghpur, Raghunathpur, Tirtol and Balikuda, while a 10-bed ICU was also inaugurated in the District Head Hospital. Apart from this, the Chief […]
Odisha: Animals in Nandankanan Zoological Park get special treatment this winter
As the cold wave is sweeping through Odisha, animals living in Nandankanan Zoological Park on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are being given special treatment to beat the winter blues, informed Nandankanan Zoo authorities. To provide much-needed respite to the animals from the biting cold, the zoo authorities have made some special arrangements. According to Nandankanan Zoo […]
MoS Health Pravin appeals Odisha govt to approve PMJAY in state
Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar has appealed to the Odisha government to approve the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PMJAY) in the state. “Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna, which provides Rs 5 lakhs insurance cover to poor patients, hasn’t been approved by the state government yet. I appeal to […]
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates ‘Make in Odisha Conclave’
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the State Government’s flagship investors summit “Make in Odisha Conclave” in presence of business leaders and foreign delegates in Bhubaneswar. “We have a strong partnership with FICCI and hope we build on the success of this conclave and continue to work together in near […]
Odisha: Man held for duping over Rs 1 crore to flat owners
Economic Offences Wing, Bhubaneswar on Sunday apprehended a man accused of cheating over crores of rupees to flat owners. The accused identified as Manoj Pattnaik allegedly duped Rs 1,15,82,550 on the pretext of providing flats in their Project “Basera Fresco” at Sijua, Bhubaneswar. A case was registered against Manoj Pattnaik […]
Over 30 injured in explosion during fireworks competition in Odisha
Over 30 people were injured in explosions that took place during a fireworks competition in Odisha’s Kendrapara on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Balia Bazaar within Sadar police station in Kendrapara. The injured were rushed to the district hospital. Kendrapada District Magistrate Amrut Rituraja said, “Over 30 people were injured in explosions […]