Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set up a tribunal, as directed by the Supreme Court, to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh. He also requested Modi to direct the Union Water Resources Ministry to instruct the Chhattisgarh government to stop construction[Read More…]
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Rahul Gandhi’s hands full of challenges as party chief, needs new formulas
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi’s long-delayed elevation as party chief is eventually taking place at a time when Congress faces an “existential crisis”, as a party leader put it, and has huge electoral challenges in the run up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi, 47, will be the sixth member[Read More…]
National opposition should work together to challenge Modi: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday threw enough hints that she is not averse to taking the lead in bringing together opposition parties on a single platform against the BJP in the next Lok Sabha election in 2019. The Trinamool Congress chief also stressed on “collective leadership” and[Read More…]
‘Sweet news’ as Bengal wins GI tag for ‘rosogolla’
Ending a bitter fight with neighbouring Odisha, West Bengal on Tuesday won the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the iconic ‘rosogolla’, signifying that the spongy, syrupy sweet originated in its territory. The announcement by the GI registry has drawn the final curtain over an intense two-and-a-half year battle between the[Read More…]
Odisha Minister’s bag stolen from train
Odisha Minister Usha Devi’s vanity case containing Rs 25,000 in cash, a mobile phone, ID card and other valuables was allegedly stolen by miscreants on board an express train, said police on Saturday. The Skill Development and Technical Education Minister’s handbag was allegedly stolen while she was travelling in the[Read More…]
Odisha government announce drought package for farmers
The Odisha government on Wednesday announced a drought package for the Kharif season for farmers. Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik said agriculture input subsidy will be provided to small and marginal farmers who have sustained crop loss of 33 per cent and above. He added that Rs 6,800 per hectare of[Read More…]
BJP & BJD should join hands for welfare of people: Baba Ramdev
Yoga guru, Baba Ramdev, on Wednesday suggested that prime minister, Narendra Modi, and Odisha chief minister, Naveen Patnaik, should join hands and work together for the welfare of the people of the state. While attending a convention of Patanjali distributors in Bhubaneswar, the yoga guru pitched for an alliance between[Read More…]
Odisha: Govt to provide lands to slum dwellers in municipalities, NACs
The government of Odisha has decided to provide lands to those dwelling in the slums in municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NACs) of the state. A decision in this regard was taken at the state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Tuesday. Slum dwellers living in municipal[Read More…]
Truck set on fire on suspicion of carrying beef in Odisha
A mob set a truck on fire in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Sunday, after suspecting that it was carrying beef. The accused are believed to be activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, reported the Hindustan Times. The truck was going from West Bengal to Maharashtra when the[Read More…]
Petrol pump in Odisha dispenses water instead of fuel
In Odisha, a fuel station dispensed water instead of petrol which sparked tension near Secretariat on Saturday. Some customers said after filling up at the pump their vehicles developed technical snag when they showed it at nearby garages it was water they found oozing from inside the fuel tank and[Read More…]
Delhi Diaries: From serenity to city
Can you describe your life in a single word? I can. ‘New’- this word summarises my life right now. New job, new people, new accommodation, new expectations, new city. I belong to Lucknow and have just finished my post-graduation in journalism from one of India’s reputed media schools in Dhenkanal,[Read More…]
Puri engulfed in festive spirit of Jagannatha Rath Yatra
With only three days left for the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannatha, the preparations for the grand event in Puri are in full swing. The event, which is to take place on June 25th, will be witnessed by lakhs of devotees from all over the world. The chariots for[Read More…]
Odisha: Congress spokesperson Sulochana Das resigns; may join BJD
In a jolt to the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), Congress spokesperson Sulochana Das resigned from the party. Reportedly, she is likely to join the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Das informed about her resignation through Facebook. “With deep anguish, I have decided to resign from the Congress party. During the[Read More…]
‘Sabka Vikas’ not possible in Odisha till BJD is in power
On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that “Sabka Vikas” (development of all) was not possible in Odisha till BJD remained in power in the state. “The nature has given all resources like water, forest, mineral and rich human resources to Odisha. Still, the state remains poor.[Read More…]
“Throw eggs, I will make omelette,” says Babul Supriyo taking a jibe at BJD
Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Babul Supriyo, taking a sarcastic jibe at BJD leaders for attacking Union Minister Jual Oram, said that he will make an omelette if anyone hurls eggs at him, adding that he is not afraid of any such attack during his visit to Odisha. He[Read More…]
Odisha: Eggs hurled at Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram’s vehicle
In Odisha on Wednesday, the BJD activists allegedly hurled eggs at Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram’s vehicle and waved black flags in Odisha’s Kendrapara district. The incident took place at Aul market while the minister was on his way to participate in ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ programme at Rajkanika.[Read More…]
Odisha: KISS appoints a transgender as social development officer
In an attempt to alter the stereotypes of the society, on Sunday, the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) said that it had appointed a transgender as a social development officer. Sadhana Kinnar, originally known as Sadhana Mishra, hails from Keonjhar town and holds an MA degree in Social Work[Read More…]
Odisha: Eight killed, two injured in a road accident
A truck collided with an auto-rickshaw in Jagatsinghpur district on Saturday. The incident killed eight people while injured two passengers. The crash happened at Chandol when the victims hailing from Machhagaon were returning after attending ceremonial ‘Snana Purnima’ ritual at Nemala. Seven people, including a teenager, died while another succumbed[Read More…]
Odisha: Pharmacist suspended for treating patients under trees
In a recent incident of treating patients under the tree, officials today directed the concerned authorities to place a pharmacist under suspension. Director of health services, Dr Kailash Chandra Dash, directed the Kendrapara CDMO to suspend the pharmacist working at Babar Primary Health Centre in Gogua Panchayat under Mahakalpada block[Read More…]
Odisha: Degrading healthcare services, patients treated under trees
Exposing the degrading quality of health service in Odisha, in Mahakalapada in Kendrapara district patients are getting medical services under a tree. This comes at a time when poor healthcare services are taking a taking toll on patient’s lives in the state-run hospitals of Odisha. The patients have been undergoing[Read More…]
Drugs still on the rise in Bihar, maximum supplies from Odisha
Though drugs have been prohibited in Bihar under the Nitish Kumar’s government, the amount of narcotic drugs seized in the state has shot through the roof. Minister claims that people, instead of buying alcohol, are spending on sweets and milk but the data reveals the contrary. This year, the amount[Read More…]
Odisha CM inaugurates biggest integrated steel plant of the state
In a proud moment for Odisha, Chef Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the state’s biggest integrated steel plant and made it operational on Saturday. Inaugurating the state of the art six mtpa steel plant of JSPL, Patnaik said that it would provide direct employment to around 30,000 people and indirect jobs[Read More…]
After Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Sachin: A Billion Dreams gets tax-free status in Odisha
The upcoming Bollywood biopic on cricket legend and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin: A Billion Dreams has been declared tax-free by the Odisha government. The State Finance Minister Sashi Bhushan Behera said the entertainment tax on the movie has been waived. Sachin: A Billion Dreams is based on the journey[Read More…]
No advice needed from Odisha BJP says Pitroda
On Saturday, Sam Pitroda lashed out at the Odisha BJP unit for demanding his removal as the Technical Advisor to the state government in the wake of WannaCry ransomware attack. BJP’s state unit Vice-President Samir Mohanty had recently alleged Pitroda of his involvement with the National Herald case, demanding that he[Read More…]
Odisha: JSPL commissions sinter plant at Angul
While the government is amplifying its efforts to pursue the mission of exclusively using ‘Made in India’ steel, many steel plants seem to grow their capacity in this view. The Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has commissioned a SinterPlant in Angul, JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal tweeted on Friday. The[Read More…]