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Rejecting Ayushman Bharat, Odisha to implement own scheme
The Odisha Government on Thursday said it will not implement the Ayushman Bharat, the Central government's ambitious health insurance scheme but the 'Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana' which was announced two days ago.
"There is no need to…
Naveen seeks CSR contribution to CMRF
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the contribution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) by amending the Companies Act 2013.…
Duplicate key of Ratna Bhandar’s inner chamber found
ONI Bureau: In a significant development, duplicate key of Ratna Bhandar's inner chamber recovered from a sealed envelope kept inside a locker of District record room, informed Puri Collector Arvind Agarwal today.
A four-member team were…
Sudam Marandi to head New ST Cell of BJD
ONI Bureau: In a bid to boost its tribal outreach, the ruling BJD has formed its ST (Scheduled Tribes) Cell to be headed by former Minister & Bangiriposhi MLA Sudam Marandi as the State Convener.
Koraput MP Jhina Hikaka and Lanjigarh…
War of words among BJP leaders over Puri Ratna Bhandar Key missing
At a time when the State Government and other stake holders of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri have been criticised over the issue of missing keys of Sri Mandir’s Ratna Bhandar, the war of words between two senior leaders of BJP heated up the…
Earth Networks to predict early warning on Lightning in Odisha
ONI Bureau: The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) on Wednesday signed an MoU with US-based Earth Networks lightning analysing system for prior weather warning like lightning and thunderstorm alerts.
Through the system…
Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda sets Example; earns Respect
ONI Bureau: He could have shown defiance. He could have embarrassed the party like Shatrughan Sinha (BJP), who is clinging to his Lok Sabha seat, but spewing venom against the party and PM Modi day in and day out. Following the 'Shatru…
Naveen Govt launches Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana in Odisha
In an effort to provide universal health coverage to the people of the State, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced "Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana" in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The health insurance scheme will come into effect from Aug…
Winnability to remain main yardstick for party poll ticket: Odisha Congress
Congress' Odisha unit President Niranjan Patnaik on Tuesday said winnability would remain the primary criteria of ticket distribution for the 2019 state assembly elections .
"As the President of Odisha Congress, I will ensure that…
Baijayant Panda resigns from Lok Sabha
ONI Bureau: Days after resigning from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda has formally sent a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker's office, resigning from the Parliament.
In a tweet, Baijayant Panda revealed that as per his…