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Top CBI Officials in BBSR to review Chit Fund Probe
Amidst reports of local CBI officials going slow and soft in connection with multri-crore chit fund scam, two senior officials arrived in Bhubaneswar today to review the progress and suggest further action if needed.
CBI Joint Director…
Sambalpur University Reader arrested for raping Minor
In a shocking development, a Reader of Sambalpur University of Jyoti Vihar, has been arrested today for raping a minor girl. The accused Reader was identified as KN Sethy. He is from the Department of History.
He was arrested on the…
Govt. scraps TN, Odisha Ultra Mega Power Projects Bidding
The government has scrapped the bidding process for two ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) in Odisha and Tamil Nadu due to lack of response, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. "It has been done (cancel the bidding process).…
Meru Cabs launched in Bhubaneswar as ‘MeruFlexi’
Meru Cabs, India’s No. 1 cab service, today announced the launch of its services ‘MeruFlexi’ in Bhubaneswar. It will provide point-to-point service to commuters at an affordable rate of Rs. 15 per km.
With an aim to provide commuters a…
Naveen announces Sops for Construction Workers
After announcing a series of packages and lucrative sops for Sevayats (Servitors) at Puri Jagannath Temple earlier this week, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik targeted the construction workers in the state to consolidate his position further, even…
Tata Steel to fund Eye Care Hospital in Ganjam
Tata Steel will fund the setting up of a 100 bed Super Specialty Eye Care Hospital at Samarjhola village under Hinjilicut Block of Ganjam District. Sankara Eye Hospital of Tamil Nadu will implement the project and operate the hospital.…
Amit Shah calls Naveen Patnaik ‘Dictator’
BJP President Amit Shah, who disappointed the cadres and leaders in the state by going soft on Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik during yesterday's rally in Bhubaneswar, has finally broke his silence and called the BJD supremo as a 'Dictator'. He…
Self Check-In Kiosk inaugurated at BBSR Airport
The Airports Authority of India, Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar has introduced the Self Check-in Kiosk at the new Domestic Terminal (T1) on 7th January, 2015. Mr. Sharad Kumar, Airport Director, AAI, inaugurated the Kiosk…
Committee formed for Odisha Legislative Council
The Odisha Government has formed a five-member committee to study the formation and functioning of the proposed Legislative Council in Odisha. BJD will have three MLAs in the committee, while Congress and BJP will have one member each.…
Odisha to launch Food Security Mission Soon
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who unveiled the 'Biju Pucca Ghar' scheme at the Collectors' Conference yesterday, has announced the plan to spend Rs 5,000 crore in the irrigation sector within the next five years. At least 10 lakh hectares…