Odisha Raises Gratuity Limit for Government Employees to Rs 20 Lakh

Odisha Ups Gratuity Cap for Government Employees Following Service Associations’ Demands Bhubaneswar, October 9, 2024: In a significant move benefiting state government employees, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has raised the gratuity limit under the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) scheme from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. This enhancement, announced on Tuesday, is applicable […]

Odisha CM Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed strong support for the Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal. The proposal, endorsed by a panel chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, received the Union Cabinet’s nod on Wednesday, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In a statement on X, […]

Odisha’s Economic Growth Due to Inclusive Policies: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha’s Economic Growth Achieved Through Inclusive Policies: Naveen Patnaik Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD President Naveen Patnaik credited the state’s remarkable economic progress over the last two decades to inclusive policies and prudent economic management. Speaking on Wednesday, Patnaik highlighted that Odisha’s relative per capita income surged from 55.8% in 2000-01 to 88.5% […]

Flag Controversy Disrupts Milad-un-Nabi Procession in Cuttack

Row Over ‘Palestine-Like’ Flag at Milad-un-Nabi Procession in Cuttack CUTTACK: A Milad-un-Nabi procession in Cuttack, Odisha, faced a brief disruption on Monday after a flag resembling that of Palestine was spotted. The incident occurred in the Dargah Bazar area, where a youth was seen waving the controversial flag. Authorities intervened promptly, seizing the flag and […]

Cooking Beef in Hostel Gets 7 Students Expelled

7 Engineering Students Expelled for Allegedly Cooking Beef in Odisha College Hostel Berhampur, Odisha: In a controversial move, seven students of Parala Maharaja Engineering College in Berhampur, Odisha, have been expelled from their hostel for allegedly cooking beef on the premises, a restricted activity as per college rules. The college authorities issued the expulsion order […]

PM Modi to Launch ‘Subhadra’ Yojana in Odisha

PM Modi to Launch ‘Subhadra’ Yojana and Unveil Railway, NH Projects in Odisha on September 17 Bhubaneswar, September 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a one-day visit to Odisha on September 17, during which he will launch the much-anticipated ‘Subhadra’ Yojana and lay the foundation stone for various railway and national highway projects. […]

Heavy Rainfall in Northern Odisha

Bhubaneswar, September 15, 2024: Northern Odisha districts, bordering West Bengal, experienced significant rainfall on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further downpours in the coming days. Kusumi in Mayurbhanj district recorded the highest rainfall at 136 mm, followed by Bhogorai and Jaleswar in Balasore at 104 mm and 67 mm, respectively, in the […]

Odisha Identifies 3,009 Beggars for Aid Under ‘Sahaya’ Scheme

Over 3,000 Beggars Identified in Odisha to Receive Government Aid: Minister BHUBANESWAR – The Odisha government has identified 3,009 beggars across the state who will receive support under the ‘Sahaya’ scheme, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Nityananda Gond informed the Assembly on Friday. The minister highlighted that the government has established […]

Odisha to Become Major Petrochemical Hub

Odisha Poised to Become Petrochemical Hub: Union Minister Anupriya Patel BHUBANESWAR – Union Minister Anupriya Patel announced on Friday that Odisha is on track to emerge as a leading hub in the petrochemical sector, which is anticipated to grow into a USD 1 trillion industry by 2047. Speaking at the “Advanced India: Indian Chemicals and […]

‘Double Engine’ Govt Will Propel Odisha’s Prosperity

‘Double Engine’ Government to Drive Odisha’s Prosperity: Chief Minister Majhi BHUBANESWAR – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asserted that Odisha’s development and prosperity will be bolstered by the state’s “double engine” government. Speaking at a public gathering in Barang, Banki assembly segment in Cuttack district on Saturday, Majhi highlighted the benefits of the current government […]