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Nabakalebara Fiasco: Puri Gajapati blames Odisha Government
Puri Gajapati Sri Dibyasingha Deb came down heavily on the Odisha Government for failing to maintain discipline during the 'Ghata Parivartan' rituals of the deities of world famous Lord Jagannath Temple. He slammed the government for…
Odisha: Two Daitapatis suspended for obstructing Nabakalebara Rituals
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), which has been under fire for the Nabakalebara fiasco, has cracked the whip and suspended two Daitapatis - Jayakrushna Das Mohapatra and his father Kashinath Das Mohapatra and barred them…
Odisha sets Target to end Open Defecation by 2016-17
The Collectors of all districts have been asked to fix their own targets to be total open defecation free between December, 2016 to December, 2017. They have also been asked to make at least 5 to 15 GPs open defecation free by 15th August,…
Sambalpur among 6 IIMs confirmed by Union Cabinet
Putting all speculations into rest, the Centre has finally confirmed Sambalpur as the one of the centres for the new Indian Institute of Management (IIM). The Cabinet has approved 6 new IIMs in the country, which includes Sambalpur. Other…
Nabakalebara 2015: Lawyers’ Strike hits Normal Life in Puri
The 12-hour dawn-to-dusk strike called by the Puri Bar Association lawyers, has hit the normal life in the holy town today. The bandh is total and its impact was seen elsewhere in the town. The lawyers have gone on a strike, protesting…
Nabakalebara 2015: Congress calls for Odisha Bandh on June 26
The Congress Party has finally decided to up the ante over the Nabakalebara fiasco in Puri Jagannath Temple and has called for a 12-hour Odisha Bandh on June 26. The party has demanded strong action against Law Minister Arun Sahoo, SJTA…
Odisha to develop Planning Board as Professional Think Tank
The Odisha government has decided to revamp the state Planning Board and develop it as a 'Professional Think Tank'.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took the decision to restructure the plan panel after holding the annual review meeting of…
Odisha CM seeks New Ad Policy for Media; RTI Act to go Online
At the annual review meeting of Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has directed the authorities to formulate new advertisement policy for print and electronic media. A committee will be formed…
Orissa HC Bar Association backs June 24 Strike by Puri Lawyers
The Orissa High Court Bar Association has come out in support of lawyers of Puri Bar Association, which has called for a 12-hour strike in the holy city tomorrow in protest against the Nabakalebara fiasco. They have demanded justice and…
Odisha DQ Row: CDA sends 167 Files to Vigilance Department
As per the government directive, the Cuttack Development Association (CDA) has sent the files of 167 illegal land allottees to the Vigilance Department to look into the irregularities in the allotment of houses and plots under Discretionary…