Senior IAS Officer Vinod Kumar Dismissed Over Corruption Charges: Odisha Govt
Senior IAS officer Vinod Kumar was dismissed from duty by Odisha Government over corruption charges, on February 3. A statement from the CMO mentioned that after receiving approval from the centre, the 1989 batch IAS officer was dismissed. According to the statement, in 1999, Kumar approved loans anointing to Rs 33.34 crore to fake private firms. Reportedly, out of 27 corruption cases filed against him, he was convicted in two.
Tags: Vinod Kumar, Odisha, Odisha government, corruption, IAS Officer
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
India Reports 2nd Death Due To Omicron In Odisha
India reported its second death due to COVID-19's new variant, Omicron. On January 6, an Omicron-infected woman died in Odisha. Dr Snehalata Sahu, CDMO of Balangir confirmed the death and said, the 50-year-old who was suffering from a brain stroke, died on December 27. She was tested COVID-19 positive and after genome sequencing test, she was reported Omicron positive. The first Omicron death was reported in Rajasthan.
Tags: omicron, Odisha, Covid-19, India, Odisha government
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Odisha Govt Signs MoU With SFI To Expand Swimming Ecosystem In India
Commissioner of Sports and Youth Service Department of Odisha R Vineel Krishna and Secretary General of Swimming Federation of India (SFI) Monal Chokshi signed a MoU, on December 4. The collaboration will expand and promote swimming ecosystem in Odisha and India, with the expertise of the Odisha State Swimming Association and State Government. Valid for a year, the partnership could be extended for 5 years under mutual agreement, reported… read-more
Tags: Swimming Association, Swimming Federation of India, Odisha government, Indian government, sports
Courtesy: ANI
Odisha Govt Reduces Bus Fares After Diesel, Petrol Price Falls Down
The Odisha Government reduced the bus fare of different categories after the prices of diesel were reduced. However, the government reduced the VAT on diesel and petrol, after the Centre decided to bring down the excise duty on the same. According to the State Transportation Department, bus fares of ordinary, express, and deluxe categories is now priced at… read-more
Tags: Petrol, Diesel, Odisha government, Transport, Ticket fares
Courtesy: ANI
Odisha Chief Minister Launches India's 1st FIFA For School Programme
Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik on October 28, launched India's first Football for the Schools (F4S) Programme. The programme is run by FIFA, which aims to make football more accessible and contribute to the empowerment of 700 million children worldwide. The initiative of FIFA will make football accessible to all boys and girls, said Patnaik. The ceremony was virtually conducted with 'Gianni Infantino,' President of FIFA at Kalinga Institute of… read-more
Tags: FIFA, India, Odisha government, Odisha CM, Football
Courtesy: ANI
34 Child-Friendly Police Stations To Be Set Up By Odisha Govt
According to reports, 34 child-friendly police stations will be set up by the Odisha Government across the state, in order to eliminate the stress of children. Furthermore, each police district will set up such a station. “All of these proposed police stations will have special facilities for children and special logos, plaques, libraries for children featuring a variety of books, magazines and newspapers.”, read the CMO’s statement.
Tags: Odisha government, Police station, Odisha, children, Police
Courtesy: ANI
Schools Reopen In Odisha After 18 Months
Schools reopened in Odisha for 8th grade students after an 18-month gap on October 25. Reportedly, students were thrilled with the reopening of physical classes as they would now be able to interact better without any internet issues. A student said, "I am very excited to sit in the classroom after a gap of a year. I have met with my old friends and also made new friends today."
Tags: Odisha, Physical Classes, Odisha Education, Odisha government, Bhubaneswar
Courtesy: ANI
Odisha Govt Announces 'Equal Opportunity Policy' For Transgenders
The state of Odisha has established an equal opportunity policy for transgenders. Within 15 days of filing a complaint, the policy will result in the appointment of a complaint officer to address their concerns. Any employee who discriminates against or harasses transgenders will be disciplined. According to a senior government official, equal job opportunities will be given to all regardless of their age, gender, sexual-orientation, race,… read-more
Tags: Transgender, Odisha, Odisha government, Equality
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Odisha Govt Bans Fircrackers; Extends Night Curfew Till Nov 1
To protect the health of the citizens amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha government on September 30 banned the sale and usage of firecrackers during this festive month. Besides, the government said that the night curfew will continue in urban areas from 10 PM to 5 AM between October 1 to November 1. However, the curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will start from 8 PM between October 11-20.
Tags: Ban, Firecrackers, Night Curfew, Odisha government
Courtesy: Zee News
Odisha Govt Allows Colleges, Universities & Hostels To Reopens
Noticing the improvement in the COVID-19 situation, the Odisha government has allowed the colleges and universities to reopen for the first-year students from September 20. Besides, the government also ordered to reopen the hostels from September 19 for the students. However, it's mandatory for all to follow COVID-19 protocols to attend the institutions. But those who reside in containment zones have been restricted to come to college and… read-more
Tags: Odisha government, College, university, Reopen, Covid-19
Courtesy: ANI