The Odisha state government, under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janta Party, has introduced a scheme to provide a monthly pension of Rs 20,000 to individuals who were detained during the Emergency period between 1975 and 1977. This pension will also cover medical expenses for eligible recipients who are still alive as of January 1, … Read more
The Odisha government has transferred 18 senior IAS officers, a notification issued by the General Administration department said. Satyabrata Sahu was appointed Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Home department while D K Singh was appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management department. Mr. Sahu is also allowed to hold additional charge of ACS, Forest, Environment … Read more
The Odisha government rolled out the State Dashboard, a data and analytics-powered platform which will streamline performance monitoring of government schemes. | file photo | Photo Credit: PTI In a step towards to commence data-driven governance, Odisha government rolled out the State Dashboard, a data and analytics-powered platform which will streamline performance monitoring of government … Read more
They have no manuals, architectural drawings or modern machines, but a group of craftsmen make gigantic and identical chariots for Lord Jagannath and his two siblings in Puri every year, using only traditional knowledge. During the annual Rath Yatra festival in the pilgrim town, three chariots famed for their majestic structure and brilliant craftsmanship start … Read more
BHUBANESWAR: Keeping in view the risk to non-COVID patients in accessing medical facilities in hospitals amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Odisha government has allowed the activation of telemedicine service for them. The state government on Thursday issued an order asking telemedicine platforms to provide distance medical assistance to the needy. “The present COVID-19 … Read more