Dec 2019

ODISHA   Bhubaneswar to host 1st edition of Khelo India University Games The first edition of Khelo India University Games is scheduled to be held at the KIIT University in Bhubaneswar from February 22nd to March 1st. Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo and jersey of Khelo … Read more

ODISHA The 8th edition of Odisha MSME International Trade Fair began   The 8th edition of Odisha Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) International Trade Fair 2020 began in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated. The trade fair is being organized by the MSME department of the state through Directorate of Export Promotion … Read more

ODISHA Odisha to open help desks in Kerala, Gujarat for migrant labourers The state government will open two more help desks in Kerala and Gujarat for the benefit of migrant labourers working there. It will give necessary assistance and protection to the labourers of Odisha working in these states. These help desks will assist the migrant labourers if they face any … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha to set up 45 fast-track special courts   The Odisha State government has planned to set up 45 fast-track special courts (FTSC) in the State. It aims to ensure speedy trial of cases involving crime against women and children. The announcement was made by the State law minister Pratap Jena.   The state also stated that … Read more

ODISHA Odisha government signs three MoUs to improve urban service delivery The state housing and urban development department inked three MoUs with three different organizations to transform the urban service delivery system in Odisha. Janagraha Centre for citizenship & democracy, e-gov Foundation and Indian Heritage Cities Network Foundation are the three organizations which entered into partnership with … Read more

ODISHA Odisha approved Rs.8,000 crore for Hindalcos new alumina refinery unit   Odisha’s High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) approved a new greenfield alumina refinery unit. The project was proposed by Aditya Birla Group-owned Hindalco Industries. This will be Hindalco’s second alumina refining complex in Odisha after the Utkal Alumina refining project, also in the Rayagada district.     The estimated cost of … Read more

ODISHA   Former Odisha minister Bhagabat Mohanty passes away   Former Odisha Minister Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty passed away. Mohanty represented Kendrapda thrice in the state Assembly.   Mohanty was elected to the state Assembly in 1971 as Praja Socialist Party (PSP) candidate and in 1985 and 1995 as a Congress nominee, said sources.   He … Read more

INTERNATIONAL International Tea Day 2019 The United Nations (UN) has declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendations of India, however, this day is celebrated on December 15 Every Year. The proposal was made by India at the International Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Intergovernmental Group meeting held in Milan 4 years ago. … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha included the Department of Agriculture under Mo Sarkar   The Odisha State Government included the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment under the state’s Mo Sarkar programme. It was announced by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Under this, the Chief Minister would personally call up the farmers and take their feedback on the services that are provided … Read more