A maize processing plant by Vijaynagar Biotech Private Limited at Papadahandi in Nabarangpur district has received SLSWCA nod today. The 50,000-tonne maize processing plant with an investment of Rs 59 crore plans to create some employment opportunities in Nabarangpur
Monthly salary and allowances of an MLA in the Odisha Legislative Assembly would touch more than Rs 1 lakh as the state cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal in this regard. The cabinet decision came hours after MLAs from all…
The government on 12 September launched a nation-wide hackathon #OpenGovDataHack, Electronics & Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here. As part of the Startup Eco-system Development program, National Informatics Centre and Internet & Mobile Association of India have collaborated…
Gold, the favourite metal of Indian women, is increasingly becoming popular among scientists as well, though for a different reason. A group of India researchers have used gold nanoparticles to develop a simple method to detect lead in wastewater. The…
In a bid to tackle the pendency of cases, five high courts have constituted special benches to take up criminal appeals in which the state has provided legal aid to the parties. Special benches have already started functioning in the…
Dargha Bazar, which has been organising Durga Puja for the past the 25 years, is coming up with a silver filigree backdrop, locally called chandi medha, worth Rs 1.20 crore for goddess Durga at its puja mandap this year. The chandi medha has…
The much-awaited light and sound show at the world famous Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha has been inaugurated. The 35-minute show was inaugurated at the 13th century temple by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik The light and sound show would…
The development authority has decided to develop acupressure walkway in its parks to let citizens get a natural feel of acupressure treatment. Such a path will first be developed at Biju Patnaik Park in Unit-VI. The acupressure walkway -technically called…
According to Odisha tourism minister, initial discussions seems positive for Air Asia starting Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct flights. Also the Air asia flights to Malaysia will become daily flights from October third week.
The state tourism department is all set to launch a massive outreach campaign on social media to attract tourists, mostly foreigners. A dedicated team is being formed to look after promotional activities of Odisha Tourism via Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest,…