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Hockey India announces Trophy Tour ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023

With less than 50 days left for the start of the highly-anticipated FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, Hockey India on Friday announced a Trophy Tour, during which the prestigious World Cup trophy will be taken across various par... read..

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JSW to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha, says Sajjan Jindal

The JSW Group is committed to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in various sectors, including for a mega greenfield steel plant project in Paradip, said its Chairman Sajjan Jindal here on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha signs MoU with BSE, NSE to promote local MSMEs to access capital Markets

Odisha on Thursday signed an MoU with BSE -NSE to promote local MSMEs.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC aim to continue surge against a struggling NorthEast United FC

With five wins in seven games, third-placed Odisha FC have a chance to leapfrog Hyderabad FC and go level on points with league-leaders Mumbai City FC on Friday as they host a struggling NorthEast United FC, who have no points from seven games in the Indi... read..

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Odisha fast emerging as a major investment destination: CM Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the plenary sessions with business leaders and investors at "Make In Odisha Conclave", informed officials on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates 'Make in Odisha Conclave'

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the State Government's flagship investors summit "Make in Odisha Conclave" in presence of business leaders and foreign delegates in Bhubaneswar.... read..

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Odisha fast emerging as industrial hub in eastern India: CM Patnaik

Odisha is fast emerging as a fulcrum of trade, commerce and industrialisation in eastern India and the Bay of Bengal region, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said here on Wednesday.... read..

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Odisha honeytrap case: Another Odia film producer appears before ED

Odia film producer Pramod Swain on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the money laundering case against woman blackmailer Archana Nag, who allegedly honey trapped several renowned personalities of Odisha including ... read..

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Odisha: Political slugfest between BJD, BJP over IT and GST raids in poll-bound Padampur

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been attempting to destroy the peaceful atmosphere in Odisha by importing its electoral violence tactics from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.... read..

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Youth tries to attack judge with knife in courtroom

In a shocking incident, a youth brandished a knife at the Berhampur sub-divisional judicial magistrate Pragyan Paramita Pratihari in the courtroom during a hearing on Monday, a police officer said.... read..

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Odisha: I-T raids at houses of three businessmen in poll-bound Padampur

The Income Tax (I-T) department on Monday raided the houses of three businessmen in poll-bound Padampur in Bargarh district.... read..

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Odisha primary school teachers stage protest in Bhubaneswar

Primary school teachers from different parts of Odisha staged a protest in Bhubaneswar on Sunday with their three-point charter of demands for the state government.... read..

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Railways to introduce Jagannath Express before next Rath Yatra

Indian Railways will introduce Jagannath Express under the Bharat Gaurav train project before the next Rath Yatra, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Saturday.... read..

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Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews railway projects in Odisha

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday reviewed ongoing railway projects and traffic facility works in Odisha.... read..

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'Odisha spending Rs 70cr monthly to provide cashless health service'

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said his government is providing cashless health service to over 70,000 patients every month and spending Rs 70 crore on this.... read..

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Odisha: CM reviews winter preparedness

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday reviewed the State's preparations for the approaching cold wave and directed the officials concerned to provide necessary winter aid to the beneficiaries by December.... read..

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Odisha honey-trap case: ED grills Archana's driver, aide

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money laundering angle in the high-profile honey-trap case in Odisha, questioned prime accused Archana Nag's associate Shradhanjali Behera and driver Chandan on Friday.... read..

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Odisha's health budget doubled in three years: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha's health budget has doubled in three years as part of efforts to provide quality health services to the people, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Friday.... read..

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Happy with way players fought until last minute: Odisha FC head coach Gombau

In match week eight of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) on Thursday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC head coach Josep Gombau hailed his team's spirit after the juggernauts defeated Chennaiyin FC in a five-goal thriller.... read..

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ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC move into third place after thrilling win over Chennaiyin FC

A 96th-minute goal by Nandhakumar Sekar clinched a dramatic 3-2 win for Odisha FC against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha honey-trap case: Another bizman deposes before ED

Businessman Gangadhar Samal on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the money laundering case against lady blackmailer Archana Nag.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC withstand Chennaiyin FC pressure to seal thrilling win

Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC ended in dramatic fashion in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha govt presents Rs 16,800cr supplementary budget

The Odisha government on Thursday tabled the first supplementary budget of Rs 16,800 crore for the year 2022-23 in the state assembly.... read..

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Odisha CM inaugurates Happiest Minds IT Development Centre in Bhubaneswar

Further expanding IT ecosystem in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated Happiest Minds IT Development Centre at Fortune Towers in Bhubaneswar. The new centre will further strengthen Odisha's position as a technology resource hub... read..

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Odisha CM buys first ticket of Hockey World Cup 2023

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday bought the first ticket of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 scheduled to be held in Odisha from January 13, 2023. He has paid Rs 500 for the ticket, officials said.... read..

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ISL 2022-23: Fresh off thrilling wins, Odisha and Chennaiyin FC look to set the pace

Chennaiyin FC will face the task of denting Odisha FC's stellar home form in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha CM launches AMLAN to eradicate anaemia

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched AMLAN (Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan) -- a multi-pronged approach for accelerated reduction of anaemia among targeted groups.... read..

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Odisha: E-detection portal to identify vehicles without valid docs

To keep a check on vehicles plying without valid documents, the Odisha government is going to roll out an e-detection portal on national highways with effect from January 1, 2023.... read..

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Oppn to raise Archana Nag case in winter session of Odisha Assembly

Opposition parties BJP and Congress will rack up the Archana Nag honeytrap case to corner the ruling BJD during the winter session of Odisha Assembly starting Thursday.... read..

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Odisha CM announces special package for kendu leaf pluckers

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a special package for the kendu leaf pluckers and other workers engaged in the cultivation.... read..

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Indian Olympians to get complimentary tickets for FIH Hockey World Cup 2023

After announcing the sale of tickets for the much-anticipated FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, Hockey India on Thursday said that complimentary tickets of the forthcoming event will be issued to Indian hockey olympians and form... read..

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Odisha Government presented Supplementary Budget of Rs 16,800 cr in State Assembly

Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister, Pradip Amat on Thursday laid the Supplementary Statement of Expenditure for 2022-23 in Odisha Legislative Assembly, The proposal for the supplementary provision of Rs 16,800 crore has been placed.... read..

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ISL: Chennaiyin coach Brdaric expects a high-scoring game against Odisha

As Chennaiyin FC gear up to take on Odisha FC in their third away game of the 2022-23 Indian Super League, head coach Thomas Brdaric said that he's expecting a high-scoring contest when the two sides go head-to-head at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar o... read..

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Odisha CM launches AMLAN, mission to accelerate reduction of Anaemia

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched AMLAN- Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan in the state an approach to reduce among targeted groups, as per an official statement.... read..

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Centre grants working permission for development of Rasagobindapur airstrip in Odisha

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has granted working permission for the development of the airstrip at Rasgovindpur near Amarda Road in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.... read..

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Odisha honeytrap case: Business man, film producer appear before ED

Businessman Amiyakant Das and Odia film producer Akshaya Parija appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in connection with the honeytrap case involving lady blackmailer Archana Nag.... read..

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Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates development projects worth Rs 25 crore in Malkangari

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated six different development projects worth Rs 25 crore in Malkangari district.... read..

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Pradhan gives 384 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela in Bhubaneswar

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 384 new appointees under Rozgar Mela at Bhubaneswar in Odisha.... read..

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Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker Akshay Parija appears before ED in honey trap case

Odia filmmaker Akshay Parija appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with the Honey Trap case.... read..

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Kalinga Literary Festival's 9th edition rescheduled to February 2023

The upcoming 9th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has been rescheduled by its organizers due to the Make In Odisha Conclave'22 and FIH Hockey Men's World Cup.... read..

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Odisha govt writes Railways to sanction new line between Bargarh, Nuapada

Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu on Sunday wrote to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw requesting him to sanction a new railway line between Bargarh and Nuapada, via Padampur.... read..

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Odisha minister demands new railway line via poll-bound Padampur

The Transport Minister of Odisha, Tukuni Sahu, on Sunday wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for sanctioning a new railway line between Bargarh and Nuapada via the poll-bound Padampur Assembly constituency.... read..

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Odisha to set up truck terminals along state, national highways

In a bid to curb road fatalities caused by unruly parking of heavy vehicles, the Odisha government is going to set up truck terminals along the national and state highways, an official said on Saturday.... read..

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Odisha repeals Covid-19 restrictions

With the improvement in Covid-19 pandemic situation, Odisha government on Saturday withdrew all Covid-19 related restrictions and penalties imposed on gatherings, wearing masks, spitting, etc in 2020.... read..

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Our target is to finish on podium of FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: Midfielder Sumit

The Indian Men's Hockey Team midfielder Sumit is working hard to earn a place in the squad for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela and said that he is giving his 100 per cent on the field.... read..

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Odisha Cabinet approves port policy

In an aim to bring more investment to the sector, the Odisha cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Friday approved Odisha Port Policy, 2022.... read..

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Odisha to strengthen help desks in govt medical colleges, hospitals

Following directions of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for making universal clinical care under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana more accessible for common people, Secretary Health and Family Welfare Shalini Pandit has directed Superintendents of all gov... read..

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Odisha: High-level state govt officials review construction of Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium

A high-level delegation of the Odisha government headed by Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra along with Secretary, Sports and Youth Services R Veenel Krishna and MD IDCO Bhupendra Singh Poonia visited Rourkela and reviewed the construction of Birsa... read..

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Odisha: 13 candidates file nominations for Padampur by-poll

As many as 13 candidates including the nominees of ruling BJD, and opposition BJP and Congress on Thursday filed their nominations for the December 5 by-election to the Padampur assembly constituency in Odisha.... read..

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Works at Rourkela hockey stadium to be completed by Nov 30

The Birsamunda International Hockey Stadium, where FIH Hockey Men's World Cup Hockey 2023 will be hosted along Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, will be ready by November 30, Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra said on Thursday.... read..

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Probe sought into irregularities in disbursing crop insurance claims

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged his cabinet colleague Narendra Singh Tomar to order a probe into alleged malpractices in disbursing crop insurance claims under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Odisha.... read..

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