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Blind man lost legs; Odisha govt to provide artificial limbs

Update Odisha Bureau July 24, 2017 Government

Dilip Sahu, the blind man who lost both his legs in a train mishap, will be provided artificial limbs, said Prafulla Samal, Minister for Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, on Monday.

Maneka, Naveen discuss on malnutrition eradication in Odisha

Update Odisha Bureau July 21, 2017 Government

Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday assured Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to provide all possible assistance from the Centre to eradicate malnutrition in the state.

Odisha Public Private Partnership Cell grounds 73 projects

Update Odisha Bureau July 20, 2017 Government

Odisha Public Private Partnership Cell has successfully grounded more than 73 projects in the state. This was known from the OPPP Technical Society meeting held under the chairmanship of Minister Planning and Convergence Usha Devi in secretariat conference hall on Thursday.

Odisha govt effects minor reshuffle in senior IAS cadre

Update Odisha Bureau July 19, 2017 Government

Mona Sharma has been appointed as the new Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department while Vishal Kumar Dev has been transferred from Women and Child Development Department and given the additional charge of CMD, OHPC Ltd.

Declare Paika Rebellion as 1st war of Independence: Odisha to Centre

Update Odisha Bureau July 19, 2017 Government

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday requested the Centre to declare Paika Rebellion as the 1st war of Independence in Indian history.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu connecting Cuttack, Bhubaneswar inaugurated

Update Odisha Bureau July 19, 2017 Featured, Government

The much awaited Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu, state’s longest road bridge on Kathajodi river connecting Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday.

Odisha govt to urge Centre to declare ‘Paika Rebellion’ as 1st war of Independence

Update Odisha Bureau July 18, 2017 Featured, Government

The Odisha cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to recommend the Centre to declare 'Paika Rebellion' as the 1st war of Independence in Indian history.

‘Skills Caravan’ to cover all districts in Odisha

Update Odisha Bureau July 15, 2017 Government

Reiterating its commitment for skill development of the youth in the state, the Odisha government is celebrating this year ‘World Youth Skill Development Day’ in a big way throughout the entire state with flagging off ‘Skills Caravan’ here today in Bhubaneswar.

Free WiFi service launched at Sambalpur railway station

Update Odisha Bureau July 13, 2017 Government

Free Wi-Fi service was launched at the Sambalpur railway station in Odisha by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu through video conferencing from Railway Board, New Delhi on Thursday.

Odisha govt approves Rs 1188 cr investment proposals

Update Odisha Bureau June 30, 2017 Business, Government

The Odisha government on Friday approved Rs 1188 crore investment proposal.The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by chief secretary A.P. Padhi approved investment proposals of Ambuja Cements Ltd, Emami Paper Mills Ltd and Surya Foods and Agro Ltd.