July 2019

ODISHA Odisha govt spends 96% of central funds on afforestation work   The state government has claimed to have spent around 96% of the funds it has received from the Centre under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (Campa) that aims to promote afforestation and regeneration of forests.   While the state government … Read more

ODISHA   22 Village Courts to come up in State   The State Government has issued notification for establishment of 22 Gram Nyayalayas (Village Courts) and, of them, 16 have been made operational by the Orissa High Court.   The judges appointed in Gram Nyayalayas belong to the category of Judidical Magistrate First Clas category. … Read more

ODISHA   State clean air action plan on cards   The State Government is working on a clean air action plan. As per an air quality study, six cities of Odisha among about 102 cities in India do not conform to the National Ambient Quality Standards (NAAQS). The cities of Odisha are Angul, Baleswar, Bhubaneswar, … Read more

ODISHA   6,390 beggars identified in Odisha   The Odishagovernment has identified a total of 6,390 beggars across the state.   The government is implementing a new scheme ‘Sahaya’ for protection, care and rehabilitation of beggars.   The scheme of protection, care and rehabilitation of beggars aims at providing comprehensive rehabilitation support to all the target groups. … Read more

ODISHA Jagannath Rath Yatra begins The world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra began at Puri in Odisha. Lakhs of people gathered in Puri to witness Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra riding three giant wooden chariots which will be pulled by devotees as they travel to Gundicha temple. Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called Chariot Festival, marks … Read more

ODISHA   Nepal eyes more tourists from Odisha   There are commonalities in the culture of Nepal and that of Odisha; and Nepal expects to increase more and more tourists’ inflow from the land of Jagannath in the coming days.   Nepal King Shankara Deva gave one lakh Shalagrams and Kasturi (musk) to the Odisha … Read more

ODISHA   New ash transportation road at Odisha   A new road for transportation of ash evacuated from the ash pond was inaugurated at NTPC Kaniha.   The new road is expected to facilitate easy transportation of ash.   Now with the dedicated road, it is expected to increase ash utilisation for the National Highways … Read more

ODISHA Rs 1,250 cr for Ama Gaon Yojan   The State Government sanctioned a total of Rs 1,250 crore under the ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash’ Yojana to undertake various developmental activities in 2018-19.   The funds were allocated for various developmental works in villages under all the 314 blocks.   Out of allocated funds of … Read more

ODISHA ·         E-cigarettes, e-hookah banned in State ð  The State Government has now banned e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) like e-Sheesha, e-hookah and heat-not-burn tobacco device. ð  As per the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the Government banned manufacturing, sale, import and advertisement of all ENDS products that have potential risks to … Read more

The key highlights of union Budget 2019 are  given below : A 10-point Vision for the decade Building Team India with Jan Bhagidari Minimum Government Maximum Governance. To Achieve green Mother Earth and Blue Skies through a pollution-free India. Making Digital India reach every sector of the economy. Launching Gaganyan, Chandrayan, other Space and Satellite … Read more