512 MoUs Signed, only 30 Executed The Odisha government signed 512 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various industries over the last five years, aiming to boost investment in the state. However, only 30 of these projects have been partially or fully executed, revealed Industries Minister Sampad Swain in the Assembly on Friday. Proposed Investments and…
Suspicions Raised by Duplicate Keys and Unlocked Chests Justice Biswanath Rath, Chairman of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Inspection Committee, made some startling revelations about the Ratna Bhandar during an exclusive interview with OTV on Thursday. Justice Rath narrated his experience inspecting the treasure trove, highlighting significant issues, including the presence of duplicate keys and…
On Thursday, the Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, presented its first budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, amounting to Rs 2.65 trillion. This budget, which is 15% higher than the previous year’s allocation, focuses heavily on agriculture and women empowerment. Major Allocations and Renamed Schemes Chief Minister Majhi, who…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to present the Odisha Budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the state assembly today. In a pre-budget consultation meeting held on July 12 at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized that the budget would be a “people’s budget,” reflecting the aspirations of…
The Odisha Assembly witnessed chaos for the second consecutive day. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik. The demand followed allegations of indiscipline during the Governor’s address in the House. Allegations of Rule Breach Mahaling accused Patnaik of breaching…
The third day of the Assembly session witnessed chaos and pandemonium. Members of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress created a significant ruckus in the House. As a result, Speaker Surama Padhy was compelled to adjourn the House till 4 pm after an all-party meeting failed to yield any results. Stalled Assembly Proceedings…
Ambulance services are crucial in providing critical care to patients, especially in emergencies. The government has been prioritizing these services to ensure that even the most remote areas have access to necessary healthcare. In the Mayurbhanj district, the introduction of the ‘Bike Ambulance’ service has been transformative, overcoming geographical constraints to deliver timely medical assistance….
On Monday, Vigilance officials carried out extensive raids on properties linked to Basanta Kumar Dash, the Deputy Director of Fisheries (Brackish Water) in Cuttack, Odisha. These raids were conducted following allegations of misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs 1.05 crore. Allegations and Initial Findings Dash, a senior fishery official, is accused of transferring substantial amounts…
Surgeons at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla, Odisha, removed 77 needles from the skull of 19-year-old Reshma Behera. Reshma, from Ichgaon, was admitted with severe headaches. This led to the shocking discovery. Surgical Procedures Director Bhabagrahi Rath reported that 70 needles were removed in the first surgery. An…
The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly began with a stormy start. Opposition parties, BJD and Congress, staged a walkout. Despite the commotion, Governor Raghubar Das outlined the state government’s plans. Governor’s Assurance Governor Raghubar Das emphasized the government’s dedication to welfare and development. He assured unbiased policies and transparent governance, focusing on…
