Oct 2018

ODISHA   CM launches State’s food security scheme     The State Government’s own food security scheme was implemented from October 2, Gandhi Jayanti day.   Those eligible beneficiaries who have been left out from the National Food Security Act would be covered under the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS).   Around 25 lakh people … Read more

ODISHA ·        Odisha needs to harness alternative power sources’ ð  The Indian power sector is facing a lot of challenges and hurdles. Investment is a key issue so far as development of new plants and upgradation of existing power stations is concerned. ð  Odisha is a pioneer in power sector reforms, About the condition, in … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha government launched own food security scheme   Odisha governmentlaunched its own food security scheme on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the scheme at four different districts through video conferencing from the State Secretariat, Bhubaneswar. This scheme will benefit 25 lakh people who were left out of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The … Read more

ODISHA   Bhubaneswar Smart City acts on air pollution   Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited, the special purpose vehicle executing the smart city projects in the city, has started implementing the air action plan to curb air pollution in the city.   The plan was drafted in consultation with experts and environmentalists.   The smart city … Read more

ODISHA   Soon a Vigilance Academy in Bhubaneswar   The State would have a Vigilance Academy to upgrade the knowledge of sleuths engaged in anti-corruption drives on a continuous basis so as to retain their professional edge.   There has been a four-per cent rise in the conviction rate in Vigilance cases in the first … Read more

ODISHA   Free LED bulbs to all households soon   The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has drafted a plan named, “Ama Ghare LED Light’ and sent it to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for final approval.   According to the proposal, the OPTCL would purchase 3.84 crore LED bulbs of nine watt at investment … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha receives surplus rainfall   Odisha received 300.1 mm rainfall in September against the long-term average (LTA) of 231.9 mm, registering a surplus of 29.4 per cent.   Kendrapada district recorded the highest rainfall of 653.0 mm, registering a 175.2-per cent surplus. Jharsuguda district received the lowest rainfall of 122.3 mm, which was … Read more

ODISHA   State govt targets revival of sea trade   With a 480-km-long coast, Odisha once commanded a powerful position in the subcontinent’s maritime activities. The state’s hopes for growth in export now has potential for reviving the same glory.   The fields in which there can be possible collaborations between Odisha and other countries across the Indian … Read more

ODISHA   CM sells destination Odisha   Chief minister Naveen Patnaik showcased Odisha as one of the fast-emerging manufacturing hubs of eastern India at an investors’ meet in New Delhi.   CM told the investors about Odisha’s developed infrastructure, including how the state has increased its ports’ capacity to handle cargo to the tune of … Read more

ODISHA   Tourism push for Odisha   Three-day travel bazaar organized some days ago to promote Odisha globally as a great tourist destination.   Inaugurating the event, chief minister Naveen Patnaik said: “The strength of Odisha lies in its cultural heritage. Ethnic, Buddhist and eco-tourism have gained momentum recently and attracted a lot of tourists … Read more