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Odisha leads in implementation of CAMPA
Bhubaneswar, Jan 12: Odisha is now the leading state in implementation of CAMPA and creation of compensatory afforestation with around 96% of achievement in this sector.
This has been discussed in the State Level Steering Committee of…
Over 8.58 lakh winged guests throng Chilika this year
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: Over 8.58 lakh migratory birds have thronged Odisha's Chilika Lake this winter, as per the bird census released on Monday.
Last year, over 7.61 lakh migratory birds were sighted in Chilika Lake, Asia's largest…
Odisha to spend Rs.900 crore in mineral-bearing districts
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: The Odisha government will spend around Rs.900 crore in eight mineral-bearing districts by implementing a special purpose vehicle for different developmental and welfare programmes, an official said on Monday.
The…
Odisha seeks parity for state PSUs in compensatory afforestation
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: Odisha on Monday urged the Centre to accord parity for state public sector undertakings (PSUs) with central PSUs in the field of compensatory afforestation so as to expedite forest clearances for development projects.…
Nalco CMD praises Mayurbhanj Utsav
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: The 3-day mesmerizing Mayurbhanj Utsav, which concluded in the state capital on Sunday, has aptly showcased the quintessential spirit of the district, through song, dance, music and amazing audio-visuals, feels Shri…
Nalco to promote Bhubaneswar as Green City: Chand
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: “Apart from planting 6.8 crore saplings around its plants and sites, Nalco has been undertaking various beautification projects throughout Odisha. Since we are headquartered at Bhubaneswar, we would like to promote the…
Odisha starts counting its winged guests
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: The wildlife wing of Odisha forest department on Sunday began the exercise of annual bird census in Chilika, Asia's largest brackish water lake and the largest winter resort for migratory birds in the Indian…
Patnaik seeks special category for Odisha, Panagariya rejects demand
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged Niti Aayog vice-chairman Aravind Panagariya to make a special consideration for granting special category status to Odisha, but the request was rejected.
Holding a…
Congress not against GST bill: Ramesh
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said his party is not against the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill, as the BJP says, and instead held Prime Minister Narendra Modi responsible for holding it up.…
Odisha Chief Secretary inaugurates Annual Flower Show-2016 in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Jan 9: Annual Flower Show- 2016 has been inaugurated by Chief Secretary Sri Aditya Prasad Padhi today morning here in the premises of, Nayapalli. Replying to a media query at the inauguration, Sri Padhi said that floriculture…