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Odisha CM asks Officials to take advantage of Social Media
In a significant development a couple of days ago, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked the government departments to use social media aggressively to build a direct rapport with common people and address their issues in a time-bound…
Odisha shares 17% of Manufacturing Investments in India
When it comes to investments in manufacturing sector, Odisha tops the list in the country by bagging the lion's share at 17% of the total investments. However, when it comes to implementation, about 39% projects faced delays and tardy…
NALCO gets Holi Gift, bags 2 Coal Blocks in Odisha
The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has bagged two coal blocks in Odisha to boost its captive power plant in Angul district. The company has been allotted Utkal-D and Utkal-E coal blocks.
The allocation agreement was signed…
Buddhism may boost Spiritual Tourism in Odisha
By Neel Achary: Spiritual tourism has been flourishing across the globe as the large numbers of tourists have been gaining interest in it to attain Zen (peace) during the visit or stay at any destination to experience the spiritual healing…
All Not Well within Odisha BJP; KV Singhdeo still Sulks
The Odisha BJP had organised a 'Holi Milan' meet up for the journalists and other key people at the party office on 23rd March. The meeting coincided with martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. However, former state…
Jaundice returns to Cuttack, Health Minister Silent
In 2015, Odisha Health Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak miserably failed to counter the jaundice menace in Cuttack and other parts of the state, yet survived thanks to the patronage he enjoyed from the top brass in the Government. Now, yet…
Holi Celebrations turn sour for Hundreds of People in Odisha
At least 23 people died and over 90 people were injured or fell sick during the Holi celebrations in Odisha. Most deaths were caused by drowning or road accidents, while some others got killed and injured in violent clashes.
It's a…
Hot Summer: Odisha sizzles at above 40 degrees C in March
As we got the reports that Odisha recorded its second hottest March in 64 years, mercury level continued to soar barring some little relief on Holi. Although people celebrated Holi with much enthusiasm and fervor, the spirit was dampened to…
Significance of Dola Purnima in Odisha
By Srikanta Mohanty: In the pristine statehood of Odisha, the auspicious occasion of Dola Poornima is much awaited as it gets celebrated with fervor and joy. Traditionally, it is the last day of ceremony of worship of Radha and Krishna.…
Odisha seeks Baitarani east coal block for OTPCL
Bhubaneswar, March 22: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate Baitarani east coal block to the Odisha Thermal Power Corporation Ltd to meet the fuel need for its proposed thermal power…