Bhubaneswar: The Middle East war has impacted the edible oil market in the state. Within a few days, the price per litre has increased by ₹10-15. Fearing a possible shortage of edible oil in the future, consumers are suspected of buying more oil than they actually need. As a result, oil stocks are quickly running out […]
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Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of the State Health Minister. Patnaik stated, “During our government, when a fire incident occurred at a private hospital, the then Health Minister had resigned taking moral responsibility. Therefore, the current […]
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Bhubaneswar: In a significant disciplinary action, the Congress party has suspended three of its MLAs. The suspended legislators are Sanakhemundi MLA Ramesh Jena, Mohana MLA Dasarathi Gamang, and Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous. The three MLAs have been suspended for alleged anti-party activities during the Rajya Sabha election. Yesterday, allegations emerged that these legislators had indulged in […]
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Digapahandi: They had left their homeland to earn a livelihood. They were earning well in another state and regularly sending money back to their families. Their families were living happily. Amidst this happiness, they were scheduled to return home on the 19th of this month. But they will no longer return alive. News has been received […]
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Bhubaneswar: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the first death anniversary (Shraddha Barshiki) of former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan. Following his arrival in the state capital, the Defence Minister held discussions with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the State Guest House. Dr. […]
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Bhubaneswar: Century Plyboards is set to establish a plywood factory in Koraput district, with the company investing ₹870.82 crore in the project. Similarly, Pidilite Industries will set up a tile adhesive manufacturing unit in Baleshwar. Internationally renowned firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Services is planning to establish a Technology Centre in Khordha with an investment of ₹60 crore. […]
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BHADRAK: Despite having a vast network of water bodies and a large fishing community, Bhadrak district is struggling to meet its local demand for fish. The district currently faces a 50% deficit in production, making it heavily dependent on supplies from Andhra Pradesh to feed its population. The Demand-Supply Gap According to official reports, Bhadrak requires […]
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KENDRAPARA: The foundational education system in Kendrapara district is facing a severe infrastructure crisis, with nearly 40% of Anganwadi centers operating without their own dedicated buildings. Thousands of children are currently forced to attend classes on school verandas, in local clubs, or within the private residences of Anganwadi workers. The Numbers: According to official data, there […]
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The Government of Odisha has introduced a new approach to budget preparation—the multi-year budgeting system. Simply put, every department will now know their allocated funding for the next three years. The objective is to facilitate long-term planning and transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047. This […]
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The Government of Odisha has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital ecosystem. An indigenous email system under the domain @odisha.gov.in, along with a video conferencing platform named “Alap” and an “e-Diary,” have been made mandatory for official government work. Developed by the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the primary objective of these systems is […]
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