August 2021

ODISHA   Odisha clears decks for seven projects worth Rs 2,084 crore   Sharpening its focus on attracting fresh investments, the state government on Friday gave its go-ahead to seven new projects with a total investment potential of Rs 2,084 crore. These include three grain-based ethanol plants by oil PSUs, along with investments in the … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha government decides not to shift warrior horse statue   Following strong resentment and opposition from various sections over the plan to shift the iconic Konark warrior horse statue from Master Canteen Square, the Odisha government has now changed its decision. “The statue made by noted sculptor, late Raghunath Mohapatra, will not be shifted from its … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha to Sponsor Indian Hockey Team     The Odisha government will sponsor the Indian Hockey team for 10 extra years after the modern sponsorship ends in 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced.   The Odisha government will sponsor the Indian Hockey team for 10 extra years after the modern sponsorship ends in … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha govt: Four infrastructure giants bid to carry out SCB Medical College and Hospital upgrade   Four major infrastructure giants have participated in the bidding process to implement the state government’s ambitious redevelopment plan for SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.   While three companies — L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji and NCC Ltd — have participated … Read more

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

ODISHA   Child sexual abuse cases in Odisha jump 1,700% in 10 years   From just 87 in 2009 to 1,648 in 2019, cases of child sexual abuse in Odisha have seen a staggering 1,794% rise in the last one decade, according to the nationwide data shared by the Union minister of women and child development Smriti Irani in … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha government plans sports infrastructure that can double up as cyclone shelters   Buoyed by its successful association with Indian hockey, the Odisha government on Monday decided to build 89 multi-purpose indoor stadiums within 18 months at an estimated cost of Rs 693.35 crore. The disaster-prone coastal state has decided to construct the stadiums in such a … Read more

ODISHA Odisha: Bat Island to become attraction for eco-tourists     People visiting Hirakud Dam Reservoir will soon be able to get a glimpse into the hitherto unexplored Bat Island, the Mahanadi river island which is home for more than one thousand of bats. Visiting the island is part of ‘Hirakud Cruise’ to be launched by the Forest … Read more

ODISHA   Forest Dept to take up plantations in 1.5 L hectares The Forest Department has proposed to take up plantations over an area of 1,50,000 hectares (ha) under different schemes including 50,000 ha under MGNREGS during the current planting season. This was known from the DFOs’ conference held under the chairmanship of Forest, Environment … Read more

ODISHA     Odisha govt stresses on joint inspection of road accident spots     Even though the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety ordered all states to conduct joint inspection of accident spots by the motor vehicle inspectors, police personnel and road engineers, its compliance is lacking in Odisha. The state commerce and transport secretary Madhu Sudan … Read more