Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday signed a MoU with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to collaborate on exchange of ideas, technologies and information for implementation of largescale energy efficiency measures. The pact was signed between the state's energy department and EESL, a joint venture of PSUs...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Friday proposed the listing of select State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government-owned companies on the stock market. The Governor said this while speaking at a high-level review meeting attended by all PSUs at the Raj Bhavan. He said...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has revoked all suspensions and expulsions of party leaders, newly appointed OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das stated Friday. "Several Congress leaders in Odisha who were previously suspended or expelled for various reasons have now been reinstated," Das said in...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced the launch of the 'Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana' for the welfare of women working as community support staff at the grassroots level. "I am introducing a new scheme called the 'Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana.' Under this...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has so far identified 5,318 beggars across various districts and is implementing the ‘Sahaya' scheme to help them become self-employed, a minister told the Assembly during the ongoing budget session Friday. In a written reply, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons...
Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress legislators created a ruckus in the Odisha Assembly Friday over law and order situation in the state and alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the House several times. The Opposition members trooped to...
Bhubaneswar: The Indian men’s hockey team, currently ranked fifth in the world, is all set to kickstart their highly anticipated FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here Saturday. Led by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian...
Joda: Mangal Lohar, a specially-abled youth from Joda in Keonjhar district, has overcome adversity to establish himself as an exceptional cricketer despite losing one leg. His talent and perseverance have earned him a place on Odisha’s team in the national tri-cycle cricket tournament held in...
Patana: The groundwork has finally begun for establishment of a much-awaited mega steel plant in Keonjhar district. The state-owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) has initiated steps to set up the plant after withdrawal of ArcelorMittal from the project owing to opposition. As part...
Sambalpur: Street vendors selling food on carts along the roads of Sambalpur is a common sight. However, this scene is set to change soon as the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) is implementing an organised vending zone dedicated for street food in the city. Efforts have...
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