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Jindal, Adani, Mittal line up more projects and investments in Odisha

The spirit was matched by industrialists - the who's who of India Inc who were present on Thursday, the first day of the investment conclave

Odisha: Pradhan writes to Tomar, seeks probe into farmers' insurance scheme

Claiming that irregularities have been committed in paying insurance sum to farmers in Odisha under a central scheme, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan sought a probe into the alleged malpractices. Pradhan, who held a meeting with farmers during his recent visit to Bargarh district, urged Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to institute an investigation into the "scam" pulled off in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), and review the sum paid by the insurance company enlisted by the state government under the central scheme. "Keeping in mind the severity of this scam and the urgent need to provide justice to the aggrieved farmers, I take this opportunity to request you to probe this matter at your personal level and order a proper investigation towards the functioning of PMFBY and alleged malpractices by the officials of government of Odisha during CCEs (crop cutting experiment)," he wrote in a letter to ...

Patnaik orders for filling up 7,540 teacher vacancies in govt high schools

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday issued an order to fill up the vacant posts of teachers in various government high schools of the state.According to a statement from Chief Minister's Office, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission has been asked by the State Government to start the recruitment process for 7,540 high school teachers as soon as possible.As per the statement, after filling up these vacancies all vacant teaching posts in all 4848 government high schools of the state will be filled up.The Recruitment of TGT (Arts), TGT (PCM & CBZ), Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, and Physical Education Teacher Posts will be filled through this recruitment.However, in two selection processes conducted in the year 2021-22, more than 13 thousand teacher posts were filled and appointed in various government schools.It is worth mentioning that while the state government has undertaken various programs in the state for the transformation under 5T initiative, the emphasis has ...

Odisha bypoll: BJP's Suryabanshi ahead of BJD's Abanti Das in Dhamnagar

BJP candidate Suryabanshi Suraj registered a lead over his BJD rival Abanti Das by 3,261 votes after the initial rounds of counting of votes for Dhamnagar bypolls in Odisha's Bhadrak district, Election Commission (EC) trends revealed on Sunday. According to the EC, Suraj secured 18,181 votes in the first four rounds of counting, while BJD candidate Abanti Das bagged 14,920. Congress nominee Baba Harekrushna Sethi got 557 votes. An election official said a three-tier security arrangement is in place for the counting exercise. A central supervisor, an assistant supervisor and a micro-observer are present along with party agents at the counting centre, the official said. The Dhamnagar seat fell vacant following the death of BJP MLA Bishnu Charan Sethi in September. At least 68.98 per cent of the seat's 2,38,417 voters had cast their votes in 252 booths of Dhamnagar on November 3. Suraj, son of the deceased MLA, said, I am fighting the election from Dhamnagar as a local who knows ab

Odisha govt asks officials to monitor situation in view of cyclonic storm

In view of the possible cyclonic storms in Bay of Bengal, Odisha Government on Monday asked district collectors to remain alert and closely monitor the situation.In a review meeting with district administration and concerned departments, Special Relief Commission conveyed that according to the Indian Meteorological Department, a low pressure area is likely to form in the North Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas in the next 48 hours.It is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 22."But the possible path and its intensity of the storm are yet to be predicted, There is a possibility of getting a clear picture on this in the next two or three days," an official release said."Discussing the precautionary measure, with various departments and district administrations of the coastal districts, Special Relief Commission asked the government officials of concerned departments not to leave the headquarters till the situation is not cleared and take all precautionary measures," ..

Odisha govt distributes Rs 869 cr aid to 4.1 mn farmers under KALIA scheme

As per the press statement from CMO, each registered farmer has got Rs 2000 directly in their bank account under the assistance

Odisha govt allots land to businesses to fast-track investment proposals

The Odisha government allotted land to several industrial units to fast-track 13 investment proposals worth Rs 766 crore, an official release said

Odisha Mining Corp to spend Rs 208 cr to set up skill academy, 5 schools

OMC signed an agreement with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan to set up five 'Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas'

Odisha teams up with WFP to improve food security, farmers' resilience

The United Nations World Food Programme and the Odisha government have joined hands to improve the food security of small and marginal farmers by strengthening their resilience to climate change.

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha govt issues guidelines ahead of landfall

As the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal continues to develop in view of Cyclone Jawad, the Odisha government on Thursday evening issued guidelines to prevent its adverse effects.Odisha Government plans to deploy 266 teams including NDRF, State Fire Services and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) in coastal districts in view of impending cyclonic Situation, informs Pradeep Kumar Jena, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC).Informing about the preparedness for Cyclonic Storm 'JAWAD' Jena said, "The State Government is well prepared to deal the emerging situation 14 coastal districts have been put on alert and asked to take all necessary steps in view of impending cyclonic storm.""With the time, the will be more clarity on situation. We have planned to deploy total a 266 teams which includes NDRF, State Fire Services and ODRAF. We have order to deploy 24 teams of NDRF, 158 teams of State Fire Services and 33 teams of ODRAF in 10 coastal districts including Ganjam, ...

Odisha govt to set up district industry, investment promotion agency

In a step towards creation of employment opportunities and boosting of economic activities in rural areas, state govt has decided to set up district-level Industry and Investment promotion agencies

Odisha achieved 90% reduction in Malaria cases in 3 years: State Govt

In a piece of good news, Odisha has achieved 90 per cent reduction of Malaria positive cases in the last three years, according to an official release by the state government on Friday

Odisha to construct 380 km saline embankment to prevent storm surge

To protect Odisha's coast which is vulnerable to tidal surge, the state Water Resources department has chalked out a plan to construct a 380 km saline embankment

Odisha brings doctors, medical students, paramedical staff under state pool

The Odisha Government announced that all doctors belonging to various cadres, dental surgeons, PG doctors, post PG doctors, interns and final year students will be temporarily brought under state pool

Odisha govt has data on number of people under OBC category: Pradhan

As the OSCBC gears up to start survey of social and educational condition of the backward classes in Odisha from May 1, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said

Odisha migrant workers return to the same gruelling pre-lockdown conditions

Back at work in one of India's biggest migration destinations, Sahu found nothing has changed. He still has to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week without any leave or break--for Rs 15,000 a month

Odisha registers 1,709 fresh coronavirus cases, 11 more fatalities

At least 1,709 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Odisha, while 11 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll in the state to 1,331, a health department official said

Odisha govt to set up 100-bed Covid-19 hospital at Burla's VIMSAR

Odisha government has decided to set up a new 100-bed Covid-19 hospital at VIMSAR, Burla to cater to the growing need of the patients in Western Odisha

Odisha Govt approves investment proposals worth Rs 608.79 crore

The Odisha government on Monday approved five investment proposals worth Rs 608.79 crore in sectors like Metal, Food Processing, and Logistics & Infrastructure, which may generate employment for 1,496 people in the state.In a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy, the investment proposals were approved at a State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA).As per the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL), the approved projects includes Metal Downstream sector, Iron Ore plant, Pellet Plant, among others.According to the press release, "In a big boost to the State's metal downstream sector, Reliable Sponge Pvt. Limited is looking at setting up an Iron ore beneficiation plant of 2.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and Pellet Plant of 2.0 MTPA, with an investment of Rs 250 crore and providing employment to about 250 people.""Whereas Growel Feeds Pvt. Limited will be setting up a Shrimp/Prawn feed and fish feed manufacturing ...

Cyclone Amphan: Things you should know about this severe cyclone

The NDRF said that it was ready to undertake massive evacuation of 1.1 million people likely to be hit by it