Agitating Odisha teachers suspend strike
The agitating teachers of schools and colleges in Odisha today announced the suspension of their week-long strike till March 9 after Odisha government assured them to fulfil six out of their seven demands.
Feb 18, 2018, 15:17 PM IST
Odisha government to sponsor national hockey teams for 5 years
The Odisha government will sponsor the national men's and women's hockey teams for the next five years, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on Thursday.
Feb 15, 2018, 14:26 PM IST
'Odisha to implement 7th Pay Commission recommendations soon'
Notwithstanding its bad liquidity position, Odisha government is likely to implement the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission for its employees and pensioners soon.
Aug 24, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
Flood alert in six Odisha districts as IMD predicts heavy rain
Heavy downpour in the catchments could trigger flood in Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga and Brahmani rivers, a senior official said.
Jul 23, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
BJP blames Odisha government for frequent power cuts
Apart from power cuts, people in most parts of the state are suffering due to chronic low voltage electricity caused by delay in installing 500 new sub-stations, BJP said.
May 25, 2017, 20:24 PM IST
'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' declared tax-free in Odisha
State Finance Minister Sashi Bhushan Behera on Tuesday said the entertainment tax on the film has been waived.
May 24, 2017, 08:32 AM IST
BJD govt in Odisha a failure on all fronts: Opposition
"BJD had promised to transform Odisha, but pushed the state backward because of misrule, corruption, neglect of farmers and farm sector and inefficiency for the last 17 years," OPCC president Prasad Harichandan told reporters here.
May 21, 2017, 21:32 PM IST
Odisha Govt. became violent after poll defeat: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The Odisha government has become `violent` after suffering defeat in the recently held Panchayat elections, said Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday.
May 01, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
Odisha government to spend Rs 89.5 crore Hockey World League and Men's World Cup
It was also decided that the sitting capacity of the Kalinga Stadium would be increased to 15,000 from the present capacity of 5,000.
Mar 06, 2017, 22:57 PM IST
Odisha seeks tribunal to resolve Mahanadi water issue
Odisha also urged the union ministry to direct the Chhattisgarh government to stop construction of barrages over the Mahanadi river with immediate effect.
Nov 21, 2016, 20:33 PM IST
Odisha sets up committee to implement 7th pay panel recos
Around four lakh state government employees and over three lakh pensioners would benefit from the move.
Oct 29, 2016, 00:22 AM IST
Odisha government orders probe against tainted BJD MLAs
The Odisha government on Tuesday ordered a vigilance inquiry against four Biju Janata Dal MLAs who allegedly demanded money to facilitate setting up of industries in their assembly constituencies.
Aug 30, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Heat wave continues to grip India; Odisha's Titlagarh records highest at 48.5 deg C
The Odisha government has confirmed four deaths due to sun stroke; however, reports said the death toll in the state due to heatwave has risen to 88.
Apr 24, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
FAOTA stir: Odisha to procure commodities via national e-mktg
Hours before traders stopped import of food items including pulses from other states demanding withdrawal of VAT on food items, the Odisha government on Thursday decided to procure commodities through national e-marketing.
Apr 01, 2016, 01:55 AM IST
Opposition preparing to attack Odisha government during budget session
The budget session of the Odisha assembly -- beginning on March 15 -- is expected to see the opposition Congress and the BJP raising issues like irregularities in distribution of ration cards and the alleged nexus of ruling BJD leaders with criminals.
Mar 13, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
Kandhamal riots report submitted to Odisha government
The Justice AS Naidu Commission of Inquiry, set up by the Odisha government to probe the 2008 Kandhamal riots, presented its report to the state government on Tuesday.
Dec 22, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
Odisha govt engages WTI to prepare wildlife management plan
In a bid to reduce animal deaths in the hands of humans and restore their lost habitats, Odisha government has engaged Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to prepare a comprehensive wildlife management plan for the state, officials said today.
Dec 12, 2015, 20:03 PM IST
Odisha to have super specialty heart hospital in Jharsuguda
The Odisha government on Saturday gave in principle approval to the setting up of a super specialty cardiac care hospital in Jharsuguda district in public private partnership (PPP) model.
Nov 29, 2015, 00:00 AM IST
Anti-defection law now for Zilla Parishad members in Odisha
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the proposal in this regard.
Nov 26, 2015, 20:07 PM IST
BJP sit-in demanding action to check farmers' suicide in Odisha
BJP state unit president K V Singhdeo accused the ruling BJD of holding farmers' rally at Sohela in drought-hit Bargarh.
Nov 19, 2015, 22:40 PM IST
