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CAG pulls up Odisha govt over Rs 112 cr royalty shortfall on coal

It was observed that one lessee despatched 10.15 crore MT of sized coal of less than 100 mm size relating to 15 coal mines during April 2016 to February 2017

Odisha govt tells districts to strengthen coronavirus care facilities

The Odisha government has asked district authorities to strengthen Covid care facilities and to refer less patients to hospitals in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

Candidates with high temperature allowed to take NEET exam: Official

Odisha government on Saturday made it clear that the candidates having high temperature and certain symptoms of Covid, but not tested positive, will be allowed to take the test

Odisha govt to provide free transportation, accommodation to NEET aspirants

The Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate free transportation and accommodation for candidates appearing for the NEET examination on Sunday

Odisha nixes Adani plan, invokes RoFR to buy AES stake in power project

State govt to pay Rs 1,000 cr for 49% holding in complete reversal of privatisation drive; It already owns 51% in OPGC which owns and runs a 1,740 Mw coal-fired plant

Centre's ranking on state business reforms dated, says Odisha govt

The state govt said the state implemented significant reforms in the past two years

No lockdown in NEET and JEE exam cities across Odisha, says Patnaik Govt

The National Testing Agency is scheduled to conduct the NEET on Septemeber 13 and JEE examinations between September 1-6

Odisha govt to provide free transportation, stay to NEET, JEE candidates

As per the directions by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the students who are appearing for the examination and need transportation and accommodation will be provided with the same free of cost

Odisha to execute forestry projects worth Rs 602 cr under MGNREGA in FY21

The Odisha government will take up forestry projects worth Rs 602 crore under the MGNREGA scheme in the current fiscal

Beirut blast: Odisha seeks details of inflammable items from factories

The Odisha government on Wednesday asked all factories in the state to provide details of inflammable and explosive materials used, handled and stored in their premises

Odisha registers over 13% growth in SGST collection in July to Rs 794 crore

The negative growth rates of the SGST collection were recorded in April, May and June this year

Odisha govt issues fresh guidelines for weddings, funeral amid Covid-19

The Odisha government directs the district and police authorities in the state to ensure strict implementation of guidelines

Odisha govt bars foreign tours by its employees, new cars to save costs

No new schemes or projects will be taken up by most government departments as austerity measure for coronavirus-hit economy.

Cyclone prone Odisha to build Rs 19,000-cr disaster immune power infra

Projecr to be taken up in a staggered manner over three years, will initially cover four coastal districts

Day after Rath Yatra, Puri goes under complete shutdown till 2 pm today

The shutdown came into effect from 9 pm on Monday

In pictures: Jagannath Rath Yatra begins across the country

In order to prevent any congregation, a curfew-like shutdown has been imposed across Puri district from 9 pm on Monday till 2 pm on Wednesday

CPWD decides not to take up any renovation, maintenance work this year

The CPWD said it was because of the 'meagre amount of budget' allocation for the purpose

SC indicates nod to allow Puri's Rath Yatra, to be managed by govt, temple

The top court said it is considering the issue of conducting Rath Yatra in Puri only and not at other places in Odisha

CJI-led SC bench to hear today pleas seeking nod for Puri Rath Yatra

The Puri Rath Yatra, which is attended by hundreds of thousands of people from across the world, is scheduled from June 23

Will take 'favourable action': Odisha govt on Jagannath Rath Yatra

After the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the annual Rath Yatra, the state government had been facing tremendous pressure from different quarters to intervene in the matter