Governance

Bhubaneswar: Putting all speculation to rest, the Odisha government on Friday appointed Manoj Ahuja, a 1990-batch IAS officer, as the next Chief Secretary. He will succeed Pradeep Kumar Jena, whose term following six-month extension ends…
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Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote and develop tribal language and culture in the State, Minister of ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Nityananda Gond has directed the department to set up a new academic…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police is prepared to implement the three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, sources said on Wednesday. “The Ministry of Home Affairs…
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Bhubaneswar: Amid speculation about liquor ban in Odisha, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Minister Nityananda Gond on Wednesday said that prohibition is essential for building a healthy society. …
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Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja is likely to become the next Chief Secretary of Odisha. He will succeed Pradeep Kumar Jena, whose term following six-month extension ends on June 30. Ahuja, a 1990-batch Odisha-cadre officer,…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will soon initiate steps for establishment of special development councils for northern and southern regions of the state to ensure faster and balanced growth. This was decided at a high-level meeting in…
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Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Sunday asserted that the Odisha government will launch Subhadra Yojana within 100 days. “The scheme is in the drafting stage after the getting the Cabinet nod. It will be rolled out…
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New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a slew of announcements after chairing the 53rd GST Council meeting here on Saturday. She announced that biometric-based Aadhaar authentication will be introduced to check fake…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Saturday revoked the appointment of chairpersons made by the previous BJD government in various corporations. In a press release, the Chief Minister’s Office informed about the government’s decision to…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has raised its demand for second AIIMS in the State at the pre-budget meeting of the Central government. Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdeo made the demand in the meeting of finance ministers of the states…
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