Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday termed Cooperation Minister Damodar Rout’s remark on farmers using agricultural loans for consuming alcohol ‘incorrect’.
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Govt examining waiving of farm loans: Odisha CM
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the Odisha government would explore the proposal to waive agricultural loans of farmers in the state.
Read More »Odisha govt directs to tighten security in hospitals
In the wake of growing instances of attacks on doctors in health institutions, the Odisha government on Wednesday directed the district collectors for tightening of security in all government hospitals to ensure protection to doctors and staff.
Read More »SC ban on liquor sale: Odisha to lose Rs 1200 crore per annum
Following the Supreme order banning liquor sale along highways, Odisha is likely to incur a loss of revenue to the tune of Rs 1200 crore per annum.
Read More »BS-VI fuel in India by 2020: Pradhan
Bhubaneswar: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday confirmed that his Ministry aimed to implement the introduction of Bharat Stage-VI compliant fuel …
Read More »HC quashes amendment to Odisha Zilla Parishad Election Rules
The Orissa High Court on Thursday quashed the state government’s amendment to rule 51 of Odisha Zilla Parishad Election Rules of 1994.
Read More »MLAs demand welfare schemes for journalists in Odisha
Cutting across party lines, MLAs on Wednesday demanded fulfilment of various demands of working journalists in Odisha.
Read More »Odisha MLAs demand salary hike
Bhubaneswar: MLAs cutting across party lines on Tuesday demanded a hike in their salary, pension and other entitlements. The MLAs raised the issue during zero …
Read More »3,700 illegal immigrants identified in Odisha
As many as 3,700 illegal immigrants have been identified in Odisha and some of them found to be involved in petty theft, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju told Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Read More »Odisha govt, SBI sign agreement to provide banking service through SHGs
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM)on Monday signed an agreement with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide banking services through Self Help Groups …
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