In a bid to promote cashless economy and online transactions, Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Babul Supriyo inaugurated Digi Dhan Mela in Puri on Sunday.
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Odisha planning to eradicate poverty in 22% gram panchayats
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday said it is planning for eradication of poverty from 1342 gram panchayats out of the total 6234 in the …
Read More »Power tariff hiked in Odisha, discount for online payment
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) hiked electricity tariffs by an average 1.44% on Thursday. For domestic consumers, the tariff for the first 50 units of consumption has been kept unchanged.
Read More »Odisha govt signs MoU with Yatra.com for promotion of homestay
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Tourism of Odisha government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yatra.com for the joint promotion of homestays in …
Read More »Feasibility study of Odisha coastline highway project by April end
Bhubaneswar: The feasibility study of the proposed 450-km highway project along Odisha coastline is likely to be completed by the end of April, said an …
Read More »Blueprint prepared to combat Maoist menace in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting was held here on Thursday to combat Maoist menace in the state mostly in the bordering areas. The meeting held at …
Read More »Naveen urges center for dredging of Mahanadi river mouth
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari to issue instructions to Paradeep Port Trust authorities to take up …
Read More »Odisha govt to encourage plying of e-rickshaws in urban areas
The Odisha government has decided to encourage plying of e-rickshaws in areas under different Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to keep the towns and cities free from air and sound pollution, said an official on Tuesday.
Read More »No farmer died due to agrarian problems in Odisha: Minister
Bhubaneswar: Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy on Saturday informed the state Assembly that no farmer had committed suicide due to crop failure or loan burden. The …
Read More »Naveen hints at ministry reshuffle
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday hinted for reshuffle in the council of ministers. He said the party would decide on future course …
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