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Ministry of Coal Transfers Rs 704 crores Upfront Amount received from Coal Mine Auctions to State Governments:Odisha received Rs.1,99.81,43,795,oo

Newdelhi:3/8/23:The Ministry of Coal has transferred Rs. 704 crores upfront amount received from auction of coal mines to six coal bearing States – Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal. This financial transfer marks a substantial initiative to empower and support developmental growth of these states. The allotted amount of Rs 704 crores represents the first instalment of ...

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Celebrates 13th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) with Enthusiasm and Commitment

–         Doctors, Students, employees, public pledge for Organ Donation –         Signature campaign for promoting the cause of saving lives –         Mime show for spreading awareness Bhubaneswar, 03/08/2023: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has celebrated 13th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) with enthusiasm and commitment today. To mark this occasion a series of programmes were organized aimed to raise awareness about organ donation and its life-saving impact on ...

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Odisha Unorganized Workers Social Security Board Welfare Scheme will cover fifty categories

Bhubaneswar:2/8/23:Odisha Unorganized Workers Social Security Board Welfare Scheme will cover fifty categories like delivery boys, potters, blacksmiths, plumbers etc. 4 lakh in case of accidental death, increase to Rs 2 lakh in case of natural death The state government is working with commitment for the welfare of the workers and the poor. Many measures have been taken for their social ...

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Holiday Declared For Schools In Several Districts of Odisha due to incessant rain

Bhubaneswar: 2/8/23:As incessant rain continues to batter several parts of Odisha under the influence of deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, all government and private schools in Keonjhar, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Subarnapur, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Angul and Nuapada have been declared holiday on Wednesday. The move of the Keonjhar district administration came after India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall ...

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Odisha Chief Minister has Launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region – the E-Audio Guided Tour

Bhubaneswar:2/8/23: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region – the E-Audio Guided Tour at Kalabhoomi Museum to enhance visitors’ experience. A presentation of Odisha Crafts Museum, this e-audio tour is available in three languages – Odia, Hindi, and English. The audio guide serves as a personal companion, guiding guests through captivating narratives and providing ...

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Special Relief Commissioner of Odisha reviewed the flood-like situation of affected districts

Bhubaneswar:2/8/23: Normal life remained disrupted in several parts of Odisha on Wednesday due to a flood-like situation following two days of incessant heavy rains. While waterlogging was reported from many regions of the state, in some places flood water entered the houses. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu on Wednesday reviewed the situation of affected districts and asked collectors ...

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Water level in different rivers in Odisha started rising at several places due to torrential rain

Bhubaneswar:2/8/23: Water level in different rivers in Odisha started rising at several places due to torrential rain triggered by deep depression. In Mahanadi, 5 lakh cusecs of flood water is flowing in Khairmal of Boudh district. By 10 am on Thursday, nearly 6 lakh cusecs of flood water will reach Mundali in Cuttack. The chief engineer of water resources department ...

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Seasonal cumulative rainfall, realized from 1st June to 02nd August 2023 is 587.7 mm

Bhubaneswar:2/8/23:Seasonal cumulative rainfall, realized from 1st June to 02nd August 2023 is 587.7 mm against its normal value of  572.6 mm. During the period; 4 districts were deficient, 1 in large excess, 9 in excess &  rest 16 districts were in the normal category

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Odisha Government has approved ₹150.05 Cr for the ‘Modernisation of Forensic Science Services Organisation

Bhubaneswar:1/8/23:With an objective to strengthen criminal justice system in Odisha, CM Naveen Patnaik approved ₹150.05 Cr for the ‘Modernisation of Forensic Science Services Organisation, Odisha’ scheme. It will be implemented in a period of 5 years starting 2023-24 to 2027-28. As part of 5T model, the scheme has specific objectives that include expeditious disposal of cases, strengthening of forensic labs ...

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Sudev Kumar Prusty who tops OCS Examination 2021 sans any coaching support

Patana:1/8/23:Sudev Kumar Prusty who has cracked the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2021. The OCS results were out a day before. Praises are being heaped on Sudev by people from all sections of society for his success. “I used to work as a cook in the village school and, at times, in farmlands as a daily wager for upbringing as ...

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