Monsoon officially ends on Monday, but rainfall still active in parts of countryThe monsoon season officially begins on June 1 and ends on September 30.
29 Sep, 2019, 05.32 PM IST
Need to rationalise fertiliser subsidy policies: Secretary J K MohapatraThe Secretary added that policies should be focused on providing greater benefit to farmers and lead to balanced use of fertilisers.
07 Nov, 2014, 03.48 PM IST
Odisha government recommends renewal of five mines operating under deemed extensionThe Odisha govt has decided to expedite renewal of mining leases of some iron ore, manganese deposits, which are facing closure, in view of...
19 May, 2014, 10.36 PM IST
Nalco, Sail agree to go for out-of-court settlement of ED issueThe Electricity Duty dues of Nalco and RSP are pegged at Rs 1,095.07 crore and Rs 61.25 crore respectively. Both the PSUs had gone to the c...
12 May, 2014, 06.03 PM IST
Steel industry seeks long term raw material linkage in OdishaWith the steel industry in Odisha seeking a permanent raw material linkage, the Centre today said it would attempt to solve problems faced ...
22 Feb, 2014, 09.57 PM IST
IFC pats Odisha, state to set up 61 food storage godownsThe Odisha government today decided to ink a pact with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) to construct 61 food storage godowns.
17 Jan, 2014, 10.30 PM IST
Firms under Steel Ministry donate Rs 50 crore to Odisha Relief FundCompanies under Steel Ministry have donated Rs 50 crore towards Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund for those affected by floods.
19 Dec, 2013, 09.06 PM IST
Odisha set to implement Climate Change Action PlanConcerned over impact of climate change in the state, Odisha government has decided to go ahead with Climate Change Action Plan without wai...
12 Dec, 2013, 01.40 PM IST
Odisha plans webcasting mass nesting of Olive Ridley TurtlesThe Odisha government is exploring possibilities of webcasting the annual event of the mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtle in the Odisha co...
06 Dec, 2013, 01.15 PM IST
Odisha to evacuate 2 lakh people as cyclone approachesWith cyclone Phailin expected to make landfall in Odisha tomorrow, the state govt mounted a massive operation to evacuate two lakh people f...
11 Oct, 2013, 10.30 PM IST
Odisha govt sets zero casualty target as Cyclone Phailin approaches"Fuel like diesel, kerosene, LPG should be kept reserved in the district and block locations," Patro said," Odisha Disaster Management Mini...
11 Oct, 2013, 05.05 PM IST
IDCO-MCL to develop common rail corridor in Rampia coal block in OdishaThe Odisha govt has decided to set up JV between the state-owned IDCO and Mahanadi Coalfield Limited to develop a common railway corridor f...
09 Oct, 2013, 03.03 PM IST
World Bank ready to assist Odisha in miningA World Bank team has offered to provide technical assistance, global expertise and logistic support to Odisha and its mining sector, offic...
03 Sep, 2013, 07.39 PM IST
Jindal Steel and Power will achieve 6 mtpa capacity in Angul plant : Naveen JindalJindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) would achieve the full capacity of 6 million ton per annum at its plant in Angul by 2016, company Man...
12 Aug, 2013, 10.37 PM IST
Odisha to invest Rs 3,600 cr in power sectorOdisha government today decided to invest Rs 3,600 crore within next four years in the power sector, official sources said.
25 Jul, 2013, 10.25 PM IST
- Chit fund scam: Odisha police to take up issue with West Bengal counterpart
The government also instructed the police to take help of RBI and SEBI to nail the ponzy scheme outfits.
29 Apr, 2013, 11.15 PM IST
- Direct cash transfer not to affect cheap rice scheme: Odisha government
Odisha government today said its cheap rice scheme would not be affected after the Centre introduced direct cash transfer to beneficiaries.
29 Nov, 2012, 10.16 PM IST