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ODISHA Odisha government to hold Jail Adalat inside prisons from April In a first, the state government is set to hold jail adalats inside prisons from April. Currently, some states including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand organise such adalats for the inmates of jails. The objective of the jail adalat is … Read more 06.03.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Odisha to launch e-custody system in jails under 5T initiative As part of the Odisha government’s 5T (transparency, teamwork, technology, timeframe and transformation) initiative, the state prisons directorate has decided to introduce e-custody system in jails. Once introduced, e-custody certificates of prisoners can be sent online to courts in quick time. … Read more 05.03.21 Daily TNPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Lingaraja Temple- Maha Shivaratri Lingaraja Temple was in news in the vie of Maha shivaratri About Lingaraja Temple: This is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built by Jajati Keshari, King Soma Vansh. It is built with red stone and is a classic example of Kalinga architectural style. Bindusagar … Read more 04.03.21 Daily TNPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Olive Ridley Turtles Arrive At Gahirmatha Beach Olive Ridley female tortoises have begun to migrate to Gahirmatha beach in the Kendrapara area of Odisha. They arrive at the beach to lay eggs, which is called the “arribada” phenomenon. Highlights: Arribada is a Spanish term that describes the unique natural heritage of these marine … Read more 03.03.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Conservation of Konark Sun Temple The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is protecting Konark’s Sun Temple. About the temple: The Konark Temple, built in the 13th century, is considered a huge chariot of the sun god, led by 7 horses by 12 pairs of beautifully decorated wheels. It was built by King Narashimadeva … Read more 02.03.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA MoU signed for Paradip Plastic Park An MoU was signed between IndianOil and Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to develop a Paradip Plastic Park. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister for Petroleum Dharmendra Pradhan, Pradhan said Odisha would become the nerve centre of industrialisation … Read more 01.03.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Paradip Port handles record cargo in current fiscal The 75th Independence Day was celebrated by the Paradip Port Trust (PPT) with a great enthusiasm. PPT Deputy Chairman AK Bose unfurled the National Flag. Bose said the port has handled the highest-ever cargo of 114.55 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) in the last fiscal … Read more 18.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Change in Elephant Landscape Range – WSO According to the WSO (Wildlife Society of Orissa), the elephant landscape in Odisha has gone through a dramatic change because of mindless mining & unplanned developmental activities. Key Points: According to WSO, the elephant panorama has changed dramatically in the final two decades. In the Keonjhar … Read more 17.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA ID cards to senior citizens of Bhubaneswar soon The commissionerate of police on Sunday assured senior citizens of Bhubaneswar that issuing of identity cards for them would be resumed soon. Through these ID cards, senior citizens can get police help at any time and extra attention from their local police station. … Read more 19.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.
ODISHA Odisha CM announces special package for weavers To help the weavers of the state whose business and income have been affected during Covid time, chief minister Naveen Patnaik announced a special package for them. Handloom sector is one of the employment generators in rural areas after agriculture. The state has 31,342 loom pits for weaving purposes. … Read more 15-16.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.