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Odisha Mining Corp to spend Rs 208 cr to set up skill academy, 5 schools

OMC signed an agreement with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan to set up five 'Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas'

Odisha teams up with WFP to improve food security, farmers' resilience

The United Nations World Food Programme and the Odisha government have joined hands to improve the food security of small and marginal farmers by strengthening their resilience to climate change.

Cyclone Jawad: Odisha govt issues guidelines ahead of landfall

As the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal continues to develop in view of Cyclone Jawad, the Odisha government on Thursday evening issued guidelines to prevent its adverse effects.Odisha Government plans to deploy 266 teams including NDRF, State Fire Services and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) in coastal districts in view of impending cyclonic Situation, informs Pradeep Kumar Jena, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC).Informing about the preparedness for Cyclonic Storm 'JAWAD' Jena said, "The State Government is well prepared to deal the emerging situation 14 coastal districts have been put on alert and asked to take all necessary steps in view of impending cyclonic storm.""With the time, the will be more clarity on situation. We have planned to deploy total a 266 teams which includes NDRF, State Fire Services and ODRAF. We have order to deploy 24 teams of NDRF, 158 teams of State Fire Services and 33 teams of ODRAF in 10 coastal districts including Ganjam, ...

Odisha govt to set up district industry, investment promotion agency

In a step towards creation of employment opportunities and boosting of economic activities in rural areas, state govt has decided to set up district-level Industry and Investment promotion agencies

Odisha achieved 90% reduction in Malaria cases in 3 years: State Govt

In a piece of good news, Odisha has achieved 90 per cent reduction of Malaria positive cases in the last three years, according to an official release by the state government on Friday

Odisha to construct 380 km saline embankment to prevent storm surge

To protect Odisha's coast which is vulnerable to tidal surge, the state Water Resources department has chalked out a plan to construct a 380 km saline embankment

Odisha brings doctors, medical students, paramedical staff under state pool

The Odisha Government announced that all doctors belonging to various cadres, dental surgeons, PG doctors, post PG doctors, interns and final year students will be temporarily brought under state pool

Odisha govt has data on number of people under OBC category: Pradhan

As the OSCBC gears up to start survey of social and educational condition of the backward classes in Odisha from May 1, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said

Odisha migrant workers return to the same gruelling pre-lockdown conditions

Back at work in one of India's biggest migration destinations, Sahu found nothing has changed. He still has to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week without any leave or break--for Rs 15,000 a month

Odisha registers 1,709 fresh coronavirus cases, 11 more fatalities

At least 1,709 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Odisha, while 11 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll in the state to 1,331, a health department official said

Odisha govt to set up 100-bed Covid-19 hospital at Burla's VIMSAR

Odisha government has decided to set up a new 100-bed Covid-19 hospital at VIMSAR, Burla to cater to the growing need of the patients in Western Odisha

Odisha Govt approves investment proposals worth Rs 608.79 crore

The Odisha government on Monday approved five investment proposals worth Rs 608.79 crore in sectors like Metal, Food Processing, and Logistics & Infrastructure, which may generate employment for 1,496 people in the state.In a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy, the investment proposals were approved at a State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA).As per the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL), the approved projects includes Metal Downstream sector, Iron Ore plant, Pellet Plant, among others.According to the press release, "In a big boost to the State's metal downstream sector, Reliable Sponge Pvt. Limited is looking at setting up an Iron ore beneficiation plant of 2.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and Pellet Plant of 2.0 MTPA, with an investment of Rs 250 crore and providing employment to about 250 people.""Whereas Growel Feeds Pvt. Limited will be setting up a Shrimp/Prawn feed and fish feed manufacturing ...

Cyclone Amphan: Things you should know about this severe cyclone

The NDRF said that it was ready to undertake massive evacuation of 1.1 million people likely to be hit by it

Odisha investments tank 67% by value in FY19, job creation potential halves

Not all investment intents of Make in Odisha 2018 translated into commitments; several projects stuck in 'labyrinth of approvals'

Odisha to again call for auction of 20 mine blocks after tweaking norms

The official reason for the cancellation is 'administrative inconvenience', but government insiders blame it on wrong interpretation by bidders

Odisha kicks off process to reach out to industries for business reforms

To commence, the state government hosted the maiden workshop at Angul to sensitize the industry on a suite of business reforms

Odisha TET Answer Key 2019 out on bseodisha.nic.in: All you need to know

Answer keys for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test have been released; those candidates who wish to challenge the answers could do so until October 10, 2019

Secondary steel, pellet makers oppose plan to ease mining lease area cap

State had asked Union mines ministry to revise area limit to 58 sq km for iron ore and other minerals from 10 sq km currently; pellet makers move PMO, ministries of mines and steel

Odisha govt to spend Rs 750 billion on water resources development

Patnaik has also directed the water resources department to formulate a comprehensive policy on rivers within three months