Odisha Government Announces Portfolios - Who Gets What Ministry
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has retained key portfolios including Home and Finance, while distributing responsibilities such as Agriculture, Women's Development, and Education among his ministers, reflecting a diverse allocation strategy in the state's new BJP-led government.
Jun 15, 2024, 22:59 PM IST
Odisha government gives nod to 10 industrial projects worth Rs 2,005 crores
The Odisha government has approved 10 industrial projects worth Rs 2,005 crores. The projects which got approval are related to the Metal & Metal Downstream, Pharmaceutical, Food processing, Chemical, Infrastructure, & Tourism sectors.
Aug 30, 2022, 08:19 AM IST
Odisha government to reopen colleges, universities from Monday, check guideline here
As per an order issued by the state government, the decision was taken due to "improvement in COVID-19 situation in the state".
Sep 19, 2021, 07:10 AM IST
Odisha to launch Pneumonia vaccine under universal immunization programme on June 30
The Immunization Programme will benefit nearly 8 lakh young children annually in the State and help in reducing risk of morbidity & mortality due to pneumonia and meningitis.
Jun 25, 2021, 08:13 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas caused infrastructure damage of Rs 610 crore in Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday (June 3, 2021) reviewed the damage caused by cyclone Yaas in the state and the ongoing restoration work in the affected areas.
Jun 03, 2021, 15:06 PM IST
Heat wave in Odisha forces government to revise school timings for THESE classes
Odisha’s School and Mass Education Department on Saturday (February 27) issued guidelines to reschedule school timings to tackle the heat wave conditions. The timings of offline sessions for classes 9 to 12 have been changed.
Feb 27, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
Odisha requests UGC to extend deadline for final semester exams of UG and PG students
"This will ensure scheduling of exams with at least one day gap so that exam centers can be sanitized properly," the state Higher Education Department told ANI.
Sep 02, 2020, 17:42 PM IST
Odisha government to provide free transportation, accommodation to NEET, JEE candidates
A total of 37,000 students will be appearing for the JEE mains examination and for that, a total of 26 exam centres have been set up in seven cities here.
Aug 29, 2020, 10:12 AM IST
AIFF President Praful Patel lauds Odisha government for their support towards sports
The President also highlighted the progress that the AIFF has made forward together over the last decade.
Aug 04, 2020, 16:37 PM IST
Odisha govt forms State Commission for Backward classes
The Odisha government on Wednesday constituted State Commission for Backward Classes under the chairmanship of former High Court judge Raghunath Biswal.
Feb 12, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
Rs 803.65 cr action plan for more green cover in Odisha
A target has been set to take up plantation in 1,500 hectares, with 1,600 saplings per hectare during 2020-21 and to grow 5,71,48,000 seedlings during the period, said an official.
Feb 12, 2020, 15:58 PM IST
Odisha government suspends forest official over corruption, sexual harassment allegations
Debarchan Behera, Rayagada Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) was accused of sexually harassing a women staff at the workplace. He also has the allegations of corruption/irregularities relating to construction and maintenance of government buildings, bamboo plantations and purchase of store articles
Nov 03, 2019, 07:51 AM IST
Don't have any view on fiscal health of any bank: Odisha government issues clarification after RBI expresses concern
Reserve Bank of India had reportedly expressed concern over Odisha government cautioning its departments against placing deposits with banks.
Oct 26, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
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Apr 06, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
Cyclone Pabuk: Seven districts in Odisha on alert
There is no specific warning that has been issued for fishermen till now although the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised caution.
Jan 04, 2019, 06:36 AM IST
Odisha government invites investors to explore investment opportunities in agriculture marketing in the state
Department of Cooperation of the State Government organized a Consultative Workshop in this regard.
Oct 11, 2018, 10:48 AM IST
Odisha Government sanctions fund for projects in villages
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had yesterday also sanctioned Rs 19.43 crore for 700 projects in 88 panchayats under four blocks of three districts.
Jun 24, 2018, 10:52 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: These employees will get retrospective arrears
The arrears will reportedly be paid in two batches –one during 2017-18 and the other during 2018-19 fiscal year.
Mar 12, 2018, 10:24 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Big Holi bonanza for over 8 lakh government employees
The implementation of 7th pay commission benefits in the state will come into effect from January 1, 2016.
Mar 02, 2018, 08:16 AM IST
Odisha government taking steps to set up excise police stations
The Odisha government is taking steps to set up excise police stations in all the districts to intensify enforcement activities, Excise Minister S B Behera said.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:41 AM IST
