Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said that Odisha has emerged as an ideal destination for the global semiconductor industry, due to its resources, talent, infrastructure, and determination. CM Majhi was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of India’s first Advanced 3D Glass substrate packaging facility Unit by 3D Glass Solutions at Infovally in Bhubaneswar.The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashw…
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Bhubaneswar, March 26 (IANS) The Secretariat of the Odisha Legislative Assembly has formally notified members of the withdrawal of the controversial amendment bills that proposed a threefold increase in the salaries and allowances of legislators and ministers.In an official communication, Secretary Satyabrata Rout informed all members that Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling has given notice of his intention to move for leave to withdraw the amendments that had sparked widespread d…
Bhubaneswar, March 24 (IANS) Amid the ongoing deadlock in the Odisha Assembly, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, on Tuesday reiterated his party’s demand for the immediate resignation of State Health Minister, Dr Mukesh Mahaling over the fire at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, in which at least 12 patients lost their lives and several others sustained serious burn injuries.Speaking to the media, the former Chief Minister al…
Bhubaneswar, March 22 (IANS) Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Sunday emphasised strict compliance with fire safety measures in hospitals across the state, directing health department officials to carry out periodic monitoring.During a high-level review meeting of the state health department held at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Mahaling stressed strict enforcement of fire safety norms in government hospitals and ordered regular inspections.The meeting reviewed fire safety arrangements in variou…
Bhubaneswar, March 18 (IANS) Following the tragic fire accident at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on March 16, which officially claimed the lives of 12 patients, as many as four persons — including three fire department officials and one engineer — have been suspended on charges of negligence in duty.Meanwhile, the opposition BJD and Congress on Wednesday intensified protests both inside and outside the Odisha Assembly, demanding the resignation of Health Minister Dr Mukesh Ma…
Bhubaneswar, March 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday met senior leaders of the Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party’s headquarters in Bhubaneswar and held discussions on a range of issues, including preparations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha BJP President and Rajya Sabha candidate Manmohan Samal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Rajya Sabha candida…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy convened an all-party meeting on Monday, seeking cooperation from both the opposition and treasury benches for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the crucial Budget Session, which is scheduled to commence on Tuesday.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Rama Chandra Kadam, along with several other sen…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday emphasised that the state government believes not merely in women’s development but in “women-led development”.Speaking at the 33rd Foundation Day of the Odisha State Commission for Women (OSCW) celebrations here, Parida reiterated the state government’s resolve to eliminate violence, crime, and gender-based discrimination against women and to ensure timely justice. She appreciated the Commission’s initia…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) Odisha aims to become a net exporter of compute and develop population-scale Odia-language applications to strengthen last-mile public service delivery. To realise this vision, the state government has forged a strategic partnership with Sarvam AI, an Indian artificial intelligence company, to develop a sovereign AI capacity in Odisha.Informing about the landmark development in a video message, Odisha’s Electronics and Information Technology department minister, Mukesh…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 1 (IANS) Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday said the state government is examining the demands of the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) and that efforts are under way to fulfil all reasonable demands of doctors in the coming days.Speaking to the media, Mahaling said, “I have personally held discussions with the OMSA twice. We have also held official discussions with the association, and our government has shown seriousness in addressing the doctors’ …