The Telegraph writes: The driving license card readers would enable the police to find out traffic offences committed by the licence holder in the past and ascertain whether it was suspended for prior violations. It will also help to find out…
After Paradip now Gopalpur to get Doppler Radar built by ISRO
Gopalpur, the Odisha district which bore the brunt of severe cyclonic storm Phailin, is all set to get a doppler radar to boost the weather forecasting system on cyclone-prone east coast. The radar, indigenously built by Indian Space Research Organisation…
Will Night Bazaars be a success in bhubaneswar as BMC planning for it soon
After Raahgiri initiative, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is now planning to set up night bazaars in the city. It floated the question to citizens in both Facebook and twitter and received some enthusiastic responses. BMC commissioner, Krishan Kumar, said they…
East coast Railways to install Water Vending Machines soon
East Coast Railway is planning to install water vending machines (WVM) at different railway stations, including Bhubaneswar, Puri and Sambalpur, to provide purified drinking water to passengers at a competitive price. WVMs will be installed at Sambalpur by March-end. A1 category stations…
Railway Budget 2016: Highest allocation ever for Odisha, CM thanks Suresh Prabhu
Odisha has got a good allocation of Rs 4,682 crore in the Railway budget presented by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. While five new railway lines will be laid in the state, WiFi system will be installed at Bhubaneswar railway station by March 31.…
When Bhubaneswar Railway Station turned into an ART station : A photo essay
The Bhubaneswar Railway Station turned into an Art Station as 30 odd artists led by Satyabhama Majhi converted it into an art gallery on the theme, “Gateway to Odisha” with different panels representing something significant about different districts of…
Now Air Odisha plans to connect to commercial hub Raipur in Chattisgarh
Times of India writes: After a month of successful intra-state flight operations, local carrier Air Odisha has decided to run a flight to Raipur, the capital of neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The carrier has given a proposal to the government requesting permission…
Odisha Single window clears Aluminium Park, Beer manufacturing unit, LPG bottling plant
Odisha government accorded in-principle approval to three projects with an investment of Rs.420.35 crore. The state level single window clearance authority (SLSWCA) held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Aditya Parsad Padhi approved the proposals of Grid Construction Ltd, SOM Distilleries…
Finally some non mineral sector investment seems to be coming to Odisha
The industrial landscape in Odisha is rapidly changing to accommodate non-mineral-based industries. Predominantly an investment destination for mineral-based industries due its rich mineral reserves, the eastern state has now started attracting companies from sectors including gems and jewellery, electronics, renewable…
Get ready to pay fines upto Rs 5000 if garbage found in open near your home
BMC is getting ready to take action against anyone found dumping garbage on roadsides from March 1.From next month, it will impose fines of up to Rs 5,000 on anyone found dumping waste anywhere apart from the designated areas. All households, shops, vending…