Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan 26: The 67th Republic Day was celebrated in Odisha on Tuesday, with Governor S.C. Jamir hoisting the Tricolour and taking salute at a parade here. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoisted the national flag at the Barabati…

Bhubaneswar, Jan 26: National Award winning filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda of "I Am Kalam" fame, who has been chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri, said the honour will inspire him to work in the direction of making more films on the…

Bhubaneswar, Jan 25: The Odisha government on Monday appointed nine ruling party MLAs as the chairpersons of the district planning committees, enabling them to enjoy the status of minister of state (MoS). Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…

While the nation pays rich tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 119th Birth Anniversary today, Odisha too joined the celebration to pay him homage. It's a special moment for the state, as Netaji was born in…

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to furnish data on the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), mid-day meal and rainfall…

New Delhi, Jan 18: With international nuclear sanctions on Iran being lifted on Sunday, India will resume its unrestricted import of oil from the Persian Gulf nation. State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) here told that the possibility of…

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16: Odisha has won the Krishi Karman Award for the fourth time in the last five years. The state would get the award in total foodgrains production in category II for year 2014-15. The award consists of a trophy,…

Odisha BJP President Basant Panda held a press meet in Bhubaneswar for the first time after assuming office and slammed the ruling BJD Government in the state on various issues, mainly on food security and PDS. Panda sought cancellation…

The Odisha Cabinet has approved five proposals today, including the decision to take over seven Police High Schools in the state. Other key decisions include the appointment of ICDS Supervisors through Staff Selection Commission and…

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16: The Odisha government on Friday submitted the final drought assessment report to the central government, seeking Rs.2,234.99 crore assistance to mitigate the drought situation in the state. It has sought early sanction…