Sampad Patnaik
January 16, 2020 02:00 IST
The move comes after a government-recognised survey revealed that close to 40,000 people had migrated to neighbouring states from just 30 gram panchayats of Bolangir and Nuapada districts in “one migration season”, a source in the state Labour Department said.
Thu, Jan 16, 2020January 06, 2020 04:28 IST
The prospect of roads is also reducing the prices of essential items. Farmers in this previously cut-off region mostly grow ragi and millets. Fresh fruit and vegetables were brought over the water, and were costly.
Mon, Jan 06, 2020January 01, 2020 01:14 IST
In a notification, the Excise Department stated that in “public interest” the government would “relax the selling hour for IMFL ‘ON’ shops and bars operating in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri “up to 1 am of 01.01.2020”.
Wed, Jan 01, 2020December 31, 2019 13:47 IST
On Tuesday morning, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik tweeted, "I am deeply grieved by the passing away of my brother in law Sonny Mehta. He was one of the world's best editors and an extremely civilized person. May his soul rest in peace."
Tue, Dec 31, 2019December 31, 2019 09:28 IST
Ray is a business tycoon and hotelier, who has also served in the Centre as Union Minister for coal, steel, parliamentary affairs, animal husbandry and food processing.
Tue, Dec 31, 2019December 29, 2019 09:12 IST
What does the Constitution mean in their lives, in letter and spirit? Which rights matter to them the most, at home and beyond, as they enter 2020, the 70th year of the Republic.
Sun, Dec 29, 2019December 27, 2019 12:27 IST
BJD, which was founded after the demise of former CM Biju Patnaik, has been helmed since its inception by son Naveen, who is also serving as CM for the fifth continuous term in Odisha.
Fri, Dec 27, 2019December 27, 2019 01:13 IST
Pradeep Majhi said the protest was against lack of progress in investigation of a case of rape and murder in the district.
Fri, Dec 27, 2019December 22, 2019 03:50 IST
The farming is being supervised by top scientists from the Lucknow-based Central Institute of Medicine and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), while the roses are being monitored by scientists from National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI).
Sun, Dec 22, 2019December 19, 2019 04:54 IST
The chief ministers of five Opposition-ruled states — West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee, Punjab’s Amarinder Singh, Rajasthan’s Ashok Gehlot, Chhattisgarh’s Bhupesh Baghel and Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan — have already opposed both the CAB and NRC.
Thu, Dec 19, 2019December 19, 2019 04:00 IST
"The amended Citizenship Act has nothing to do with Indians. It deals only with foreigners. The BJD MPs both in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have made it clear that we do not support the NRC," Patnaik told reporters before leaving for the national capital.
Thu, Dec 19, 2019December 16, 2019 03:08 IST
World Habitat Mission recognised the state government’s Jaga Mission that used drones to survey slums.
Mon, Dec 16, 2019December 12, 2019 00:26 IST
The company shared that around one lakh consumers have not paid bills in over two years and 58,000 consumers have pending dues over Rs 50,000 each amounting to Rs 691 crore.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019December 09, 2019 01:53 IST
The cut in its support component, to be put into effect by the next financial year, could save the state government hundreds of crores in a year.
Mon, Dec 09, 2019December 05, 2019 02:01 IST
Pati, who took the reins of OJM for a few days after her father’s death, says she wants to contribute to the party with her professional skills, after having worked in UNICEF and the Corporate Social Responsibility space for decades.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019December 04, 2019 04:57 IST
The Congress took out a candle light protest. Senior leader Bijaylaxmi Sahoo said, “Protectors have become predators,” referring to the former policeman.
Wed, Dec 04, 2019November 26, 2019 07:13 IST
In January, Maharathy resigned from as Agriculture and Panchayati Raj Minister in the wake of pressure from Opposition parties over his remarks in connection with the acquittal of two persons accused of the rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit girl in Pipli in 2011.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019November 25, 2019 04:30 IST
The bus service, which in 2018 evolved from the Bhubaneswar Puri Transport Services Ltd, is executing Odisha government’s long-term aim to reduce congestion by registered vehicles in Bhubaneswar.
Mon, Nov 25, 2019November 20, 2019 05:31 IST
Modi on Monday had said, “Today I want to appreciate two parties — the NCP and BJD. These parties have strictly adhered to parliamentary norms. They have never gone into the well. Other parties, including mine, can learn from them.”
Wed, Nov 20, 2019November 19, 2019 04:35 IST
Last year, the regional party had passed a resolution in the state legislature regarding the formation of the Vidhan Parishad.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019November 18, 2019 01:35 IST
The thrust in the park model, say state government officials, was to develop common facilities that are otherwise not available in multi-product parks.
Mon, Nov 18, 2019November 17, 2019 03:14 IST
The booklets, titled Ama Bapuji: Eka Jhalak (Our Bapuji: A Glimpse), were distributed among government school students of Classes 4 to 8 on the occasion of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019November 16, 2019 03:49 IST
The booklets, titled Ama Bapuji: Eka Jhalak (Our Bapuji: A Glimpse) were distributed among government school students of Classes IV to VIII on the occasion of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019November 14, 2019 04:47 IST
Odisha’s coastline is dotted with many units that culture shrimp for domestic and international markets. The state exports prawn worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore annually.
Thu, Nov 14, 2019November 14, 2019 04:17 IST
According to sources in the party, Patnaik conveyed the message to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLAs in person during a meeting on Tuesday.
Thu, Nov 14, 2019