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Odisha govt denying PM-Kisan Nidhi benefits to farmers: Dharmendra Pradhan

Stating that the Centre has given Rs 60,000 crore to Odisha farmers through different schemes during the last six years, Pradhan said the new farm legislations intended to make the farmers atmanirbhar

Odisha clears investment projects of Rs 4645 cr, provide jobs to 870 people

The government approved a Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) manufacturing facility at Malipada in Khurdha district with an annual capacity of 72,000 cubic meters

Odisha govt to keep schools closed till December 15 amid Covid-19: Report

Apprehensive that a possible second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may hit the country mid- December, the Odisha government on Friday decided to keep schools across the state closed till December 31. The School and Mass Education (S&ME) department in a notification said: "... the state government does hereby direct that all schools in the state shall remain closed till 31 December, 2020." S&ME secretary Satyabrata Sahoo said the department held consultations with various stakeholders and their inputs were taken. He also said the experience of the states where schools had reopened was taken before taking the decision to keep schools closed till December 31. Sahoo said that the second wave of COVID-19 cases being experienced in some states, was also noted. However, notwithstanding closure of academic institutions, the S&ME department in the notification permitted conduct of examinations (academic competitive and entrance tests), evaluation and other ...

Odisha registers 1,201 fresh coronavirus cases, 12 more fatalities

Odisha's Covid-19 caseload mounted to 294,415 as 1,201 more people tested positive for the infection, while 12 fresh fatalities pushed the coastal state's coronavirus death toll to 1,352

Odisha allows partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12 'after Nov 15'

The Odisha government on Saturday announced partial reopening of schools for students of classes 9-12 in a graded manner after November 15, but did not mention any specific date

Stuck NTPC Talcher thermal project losing relevance amid muted demand

NTPC had issued a tender for the main plant package, comprising supply and installation of two units of 660 Mw at the Stage-III Talcher project

Odisha CPET for admission to master's degree courses to begin on Oct 12

The examination will continue till October 22 with strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines, said Higher Education Secretary Saswat Mishra

Odisha govt approves investment proposals worth over Rs 1,851 crore

The projects got the go-ahead at a State Level Single Window Clearance Authority meeting chaired by Chief Secretary A K Tripathy.

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