Policy & Politics

Bhubaneswar: In what is being perceived as another pre-election sop, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced livelihood assistance of Rs 1000 each for Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) cardholders...

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the rural polls slater early next year, the Odisha cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide house repair assistance of Rs 3000 to beneficiaries of Biju...

Bhubaneswar: The state’s ruling BJD led by Naveen Patnaik is going to celebrate the party’s 25th Foundation Day on December 26. The party was founded by Naveen Patnaik on this...

New Delhi: Amid raucous protests by some Opposition parties, the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed in Lok Sabha on Monday. The Bill seeks to link electoral rolls with...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minster Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched Mukhyamantri Bayu Swasthya Seva (Air Health Services) at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Odisha capital. The service will be offered, free of...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday gave the go-ahead to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India's (AM/NS India) proposal to set up a 24 MTPA integrated steel plant at Mahakalapada block in...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is yet to submit a complete proposal for setting up benches of the Orissa High Court in western and southern Odisha, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju...

New Delhi: Union Home minister Amit Shah admitted on Friday that the Central government may have made some wrong decisions. However, the intention of the BJP-headed government can’t be questioned,...

Bhubaneswar: With the distribution of Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) Smart Card among 11.50 lakh eligible beneficiaries in Kendrapada and 15.40 lakh in Jajpur district, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved seven industrial projects worth Rs 511 crore, which would generate employment opportunities for over 6,402 people in the state. The projects approved by...