Oct 2019

ODISHA Move on for GI tag to Chhena Poda, filigree works   After receiving Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Odisha Rasagola and Kandhamal Haladi, the State Governments has initiated efforts to earn the recognition for two more items like Chhena Poda and filigree.   The Odisha Small Industries Corporation Limited (OSIC) has begun the process … Read more

ODISHA ● New World Bank Project to Support Climate Resilient Agriculture for Farmers in Odisha The Government of India, Government of Odisha and the World Bank signed a US$165 million loan agreement. It has been signed to support smallholder farmers strengthen the resilience of their production systems as well as diversify and improve the marketing … Read more

ODISHA   State sees 9% growth in tourist arrival: CM   Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a three-day third edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar here organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Tourism Department. Endowed with some of India’s finest eco-tourism hotspots such as Chilika lagoon, Similipal, Bhitarkanika, … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha govt clears new projects to boost tourism   The Odisha government has decided to take up nine tourism circuits and 13 destinations in different parts of the state for development under new tourism promotion activities. The state government has approved a slew of projects and initiatives on Wednesday in the tourism advisory committee meeting held under the … Read more

ODISHA   Improve conviction rate in tune with 5T’   As part of the state government’s 5T action plan, the home department has asked Odisha Police to take steps to improve conviction rate within a year. The 5T action plan that is being implemented in government departments is aimed at achieving success through transparency, teamwork, technology, time … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha’s biggest trade fair to begin on Nov 12   Baliyatra, one of the biggest trade fairs of Odisha, is scheduled to begin on November 12.   The trade fair will continue for eight days.   This year’s Baliyatra will be jointly organized by the Cuttack District Administration, District Cultural Council, and the … Read more

ODISHA   ●      Centre likely to introduce NRC in Odisha Government at the Centre seems to be very keen on introducing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Odisha, particularly in the coastal district of Kendrapada, to identify the illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and to throw them out of the country through legal means. This … Read more