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ODISHA Despite pandemic, State revenue up by 20% Despite the economic downturn caused by Covid, the State’s revenue generation has grown by over 20 per cent in the financial year 2020-21 over 2019-20. The revenue generation in 2020-21 has crossed of Rs 56, 363 crore in absolute figures. These data were presented on Friday … Read more 15.04.21 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. Besides, the prisons directorate has provided a laptop to … Read more 14.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha: Body cameras for prison staff, metal detectors in jails soon To strengthen the security systems in jails and streamline their management, the state government has decided to provide body cameras to prison officials and procure latest gadgets, including deep search metal detectors, to trace hidden mobile phones in the cells of … Read more 18-192021 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha govt plans to enact Road Safety Act as accidents and fatalities rise The state government is planning to enact the Odisha Road Safety Act and appoint a senior IAS or IPS officer to exclusively look after road safety issues. The development assumes significance in the wake of road fatalities having increased by 21% from 2014 … Read more 18-19.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha: ‘Community involvement key in devpt’ Chief minister Naveen Patnaik said community involvement in developmental planning is essential for balanced regional growth. Joining an induction programme for 56 senior economic investigators in the state planning and convergence department through video-conference, he emphasised on evidence-based, outcome-oriented planning which will result in achievement of sustainable developmental goals and better … Read more 17.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha: Puri railway station to be redeveloped To provide best in-class amenities to passengers and enhance their travel experience, Puri railway station will be redeveloped into a world class transit hub. It will be built with an estimated cost of Rs 82 crore on design, build, finance, operate, transfer model. Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), … Read more 16.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha issues notification to auction 11 mineral blocks More than a year after it last auctioned a mineral block, the state government on Wednesday issued notice inviting tender (NIT) for online auction of as many as 11 mineral blocks in the state. The mineral blocks up for grabs include seven iron ore … Read more 15.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha government approves drinking water projects worth Rs 1,550 crore Drinking water projects worth Rs 1,550 crore for various rural and urban areas in Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Cuttack district approved by the state cabinet as part of its effort to provide piped water supply to all rural households by March 2024. State … Read more 14.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha: Genome sequencing of mangrove to help develop saline-tolerant crops Mangrove, which is found in Bhitarkanika and some other parts of Odisha, besides Sundarbans in West Bengal and marshy intertidal estuaryne regions of the country, can survive a high degree of salinity. Amazed by this adaptive mechanism, scientists have conducted a thorough study … Read more 13.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs
ODISHA Odisha to get 374 crore under Centre’s special assistance scheme Odisha is expected to receive Rs 374 crore under the Centre’s special assistance scheme for the current financial year. The amount is meant for capital expenditure (investment in infrastructure) to help in high economic growth. The Centre had launched the scheme in the … Read more 11.12.07.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs