Nine more medical colleges in Odisha

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 12:45

Odisha government is taking steps to set up nine more medical colleges in different parts of the state and to increase the number of seats in MBBS course from 150 to 250 in government-run medical colleges at Berhampur and Burla from next academic year.

Two ministers, Ananga Udaya Singh Deo are BJD RS nominees

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 20:39

After backing renowned sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra for Rajya Sabha polls, ruling BJD in Odisha on Monday announced three candidates for the February seven elections to the upper house of Parliament, including two state ministers.

Two ministers, Ananga Udaya Singh Deo are BJD RS nominees

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 15:41

After backing renowned sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra for Rajya Sabha polls, ruling BJD in Odisha on Monday announced three candidates for the February seven elections to the upper house of Parliament, including two state ministers.

BJD supports sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra as fouth RS candidate

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:54

Amids speculation about nominees for Rajya Sabha biennial elections, ruling BJD in Odisha announced support for sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra as Independent candidate for the fourth seat.

Odisha Jana Morcha launches campaign for CMC polls in style

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 12:25

Rajya Sabha Member Pyari Mohan Mohapatra has launched campaign for his newly formed political party Odisha Jana Morcha (OJM) here for the forthcoming Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) election.

LWE menace: Odisha to focus on Maoist hit southern districts

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 17:37

The Odisha government has decided to improve road connectivity and take in Maoist-hit southern districts to contain the left wing extremists, who have been targeting civilians in certain pockets of these areas.

Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath work on defined roles

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 16:03

Sona Mohapatra says things are very professional while working with composer-husband Ram Sampath on various compositions.

Five more wards for Cuttack civic body

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 12:34

Looking at the growth in population of Cuttack city, Odisha Government today increased the number of wards in Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) from 54 to 59.

Wife of Indian found dead in Bahrain calls for fresh probe

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 10:27

The wife of an Indian man who reportedly committed suicide in Bahrain has called for fresh investigation into the case.

Make disclosure or face shut down: Odisha govt to ultrasound units

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 19:11

Odisha government has decided to shut down ultrasound centres which have failed to disclose requisite information under the PCPNDT Act.

Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is Odisha`s new chief secretary

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 13:57

Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Jugal Kishore Mohapatra has been appointed as Odisha`s new chief secretary, an official said Sunday.