Govt extends interest-free loan scheme for SHGs beyond this fiscal | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to further empower women and boost rural and urban economies, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday approved the proposal to extend the interest-free loan scheme for women self-help More...
Govt asked to hike daily dietary expenses of prisoners | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: The state prisons department has submitted a proposal to the govt requesting an increase in the daily dietary expenses of prisoners from the existing Rs 80 per inmate to Rs 120, considering the escalating More...
Govt urged to set up eco-tourism facilities in Jeypore forest division
Koraput: Despite being home to lush teak forests, picturesque landscapes, natural streams and the revered Gupteswar cave shrine of Lord Shiva, the Jeypore forest division has lagged behind in eco-tourism infrastructure, More...
OHRC seeks govt report on closure of classes in city school | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Friday issued a notice to the state govt for the submission of a factual report related to the closure of classes VI and VII in a school located More...
Govt hikes DA by 2%, to benefit 8.5L staffers, pensioners | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Friday increased the dearness allowance (DA) by 2%, which will benefit more than 8.5 lakh govt employees and pensioners, amid rising prices of essential items.The hike More...
Govt action against 18 sub-registrars for illegally registering part plots
Bhubaneswar: State govt has decided to initiate departmental proceedings against 18 sub-registrars who registered 100 or more sub-plots under the jurisdiction of the development authority. The revenue department More...
Govt hikes fishing ban compensation to Rs 15,000 | Bhubaneswar News
Kendrapada: The fisheries department has announced a compensation package of Rs 15,000 for marine fishermen affected by the annual fishing ban in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts. The compensation will More...
BJD claims govt appropriating past projects, BJP hits back
Bhubaneswar: The BJD on Thursday accused the BJP govt of allegedly appropriating projects that had been initiated by the Naveen Patnaik govt, drawing flak from the ruling party, which questioned More...
Govt to appoint crime scene officers in police stations | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Criminal investigations is all set to get a fillip following the govt decision to appoint crime scene officers in police stations across the state, Odisha Police said on Thursday, a More...
Govt approves 247 forensic officer posts to improve scientific probe | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Wednesday approved 247 new forensic officer posts to strengthen the criminal justice system, aligning with the evidence gathering requirements specified in the recently enacted criminal More...