March 2021

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

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

ODISHA   Odisha state budget 2021: Highlights   Finance minister Niranjan Pujari presented the state budget for the financial year 2021-22:   Allocation of Rs 400 crore under BKVY for installation of 1,500 community lift irrigation projects.   A total sum of Rs 389 allocated for the completion of 21,000 deep borewells. Allocation of Rs … Read more

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

ODISHA   Centre lists 14 coal blocks from state for mining auction   As many as 14 coal blocks from Odisha are set to go under the hammer with the Centre on Thursday launching its second tranche of auction of 67 coal blocks for commercial mining.   These blocks are located in the Talcher and … Read more

ODISHA   Breast implant gains popularity in state   Breast augmentation surgery, gaining popularity in metros and big cities, is also slowly catching up in tier-2 states like Odisha.   Experts believe social media, peer pressure and rising aspirations have led to women shedding their inhibitions and embracing their bodies. A growing middle-class that is … Read more

ODISHA   Agencies managing govt’s eco-retreats get 24 crore grant   The government has sanctioned Rs 23.96 crore as viability gap funding (VGF) for agencies engaged in management of eco-retreats, the glamping festival organized by Odisha Tourism. The funding is a one-time grant provided to support a project/programme which is economically justified but not financially … Read more

ODISHA   Rs 24,370 crore allocated for education sector in Odisha Budget   The state government has allocated a total of Rs 24,370 crore in the Odisha Budget 2021-22 to strengthen the educational ecosystem in Odisha. Some of the major allocations will ensure transformation in universities, colleges and development of Adarsha Vidyalayas in the state. … Read more

ODISHA   Whale Shark Rescued In Odisha   Fishermen in Odisha rescued a whale shark. Whale sharks are the largest sharks and the largest sharks of all fishes alive today.  Highlights:   Whale sharks are the largest sharks and the largest sharks of all fishes alive today.  They travel long distances to find enough food … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha govt’s 5T model expedites police verification of passports   As part of the government’s 5T (transparency, teamwork, technology, timeframe and transformation) initiative, the Odisha police introduced a faster police verification of passport applicants.   Tablets with a customized mobile application—mPolice—have been distributed in 100 police stations in the state in the first … Read more