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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday approved six industrial projects that will bring investment to the tune of Rs 854.17 crore to the state. The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), headed by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, has approved projects from diverse sectors that...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday greeted people on the foundation day of Odisha, celebrated as 'Utkala Dibasa.' He tweeted, "Best wishes on Utkala Dibasa. This is a day to acknowledge the rich role of Odisha, Odia people and culture in the progress of...

Bhubaneswar: Amid protests and walkout by opposition BJP and Congress, the Odisha Assembly was Friday adjourned sine die, six days ahead of schedule. Speaker B K Arukha declared the session sine die after the ruling BJD brought a motion in the House. The state government...

Bhubaneswar: In the face of criticism from some quarters, Odisha government has allowed opening of beach shacks which can serve food and liquor in the state to promote tourism. This is part of the Odisha government's new Excise Policy for the year 2023-24 which will...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will observe ‘Zero Fatality Week’ from April 1 to April 7 as part of an intensified awareness campaign and enforcement drive to prevent road accidents and casualties. The Commerce & Transport Department has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) to all the stakeholder...

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJP and Congress members Friday stalled the business of Odisha Assembly over Kotia border issue and fake certificate case forcing Speaker BK Arukh to adjourn the house during zero hour til 1600 hours. The house witnessed ruckus by the opposition BJP and Congress...

Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of IMD in Bhubaneswar Friday issued Orange Warning for several districts of Odisha. Upto 8.30 AM of April 1: The weather agency predicts that thunderstorm with lightning, hailstorm, and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph are very likely to occur...

Bhubaneswar: A CBI team consisting of eight officials raided AIIMS Bhubaneswar Thursday night to probe alleged irregularities in tender process, a source said Friday. The CBI team carried out the raid at a pharmacy store that is present on the premises of the medical institute,...

Cuttack: A collection of four commemorative postage stamps was unveiled by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, honouring noted personalities of Odisha. The 'Legends of Odisha' series of stamps was launched on the eve of Utkal Divas at a programme at the...

Bhubaneswar: Following protests by women in different parts of rural Odisha, the state government has decided not to grant new liquor shop licences in these areas during the year 2023-24. In its new excise policy for the year 2023-24, the Odisha government said no new...