P K JENA
Odisha govt reassures public amid confusion over Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana continuity
Governor Das expresses concern over BSKY confusion, instructs immediate action; Health department's helpline 104 available for complaints against hospitals denying BSKY treatment.
Odisha approves 27 new industrial projects worth Rs 6,134 crore
The potential sectors include aluminium, renewable power, manufacturing, aerospace and defence, food processing, apparel and textiles and IT infrastructure, the official said.
Central team visits Odisha's cyclone Jawad affected districts
The inter-ministerial central team led by Saurav Ray, Joint Secretary (CEPI), Ministry of Home Affairs, was apprised by the state government on the damages done by the calamity. Though there were no major damages to the electrical infrastructures and buildings, the extremely heavy rainfall during the calamity had severely damaged the standing crops.
Odisha relaxes COVID curbs; malls, cinema halls to reopen from August 1
The Special Relief Commissioner also said the unlock measures will not be implemented in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri where the pandemic situation is worrisome. The weekend shutdown will remain in force in the three cities.
Cyclone Yaas: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces 7 days' relief for 128 marooned villages
Patnaik made the announcement after reviewing the situation created in the aftermath of the cyclone which is still active in the district of Mayurbnajh and is likely to leave the state by midnight. Official sources said that most of the marooned villages were in Balasore and Bhadrak districts which bore the brunt of the cyclone. Some of the affected villages witnessed the rushing of saline water due to tidal surge, while others are flooded because of the downpour.
COVID-19: Night curfew in Odisha on December 31
However, all essential services will be allowed during the curfew hours, state officials said.
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Odisha flood situation improves
Water resource secretary P K Jena said the district collectors were asked to remain prepared for heavy rain likely from August 1 because of the cyclone.
Odisha unveils Rs 100 crore scheme for rain water harvesting
Odisha government today unveiled a Rs 100 crore Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting Scheme in its bid to conserve water, official sources said.
No more self-financing courses in Ravenshaw varsity
Henceforth, the courses like ITM, BBA, JMC, IST, ETC and HHA would be run by the university itself from this (2014-2015) academic year.
Odisha optimistic of retaining OPGC's two coal blocks
Odisha government today said it had made substantial progress in implementing the expansion plan of the Ib Valley power project.
Post Cyclone Phailin: Odisha steps up electricity restoration work
Energy secretary P K Jena claimed that the government have been successful in providing partial power to one block and one township of Ganjam.
Odisha govt pegs loss to power sector at Rs 900 crore
Odisha govt pegged at Rs 900 cr the loss to the power sector in the state according to a preliminary assessment, after cyclone 'Phailin' severely damaged infrastructure particularly in worst-hit Ganjam district.
Nutrient based subsidy on mixed fertilizers
The government is not providing any direct subsidy on mixed fertilizers to farmer said MoS for chemicals and fertilisers, Srikant Kumar Jena in Rajya Sabha.
Government urges OERC to reconsider order on reconnection fees
The state government has requested the OERC to keep the order in abeyance for at least one year.
Fertiliser Ministry open to urea price hike
Fertiliser Ministry will not oppose increase in urea prices provided it is in the interest of farmers and balanced use of soil nutrients, Union Minister Srikant Jena said.
Urea sales up 2 pc, P&K down 25 pc, in FY'13
India consumed 28.2 million tonnes of urea, an important nitrogenous crop nutrient in 2010-11 fiscal.
Not looking to hike urea prices as of now: Srikant Kumar Jena
"Once the import price goes down in the international markets, naturally it has to be effected in the MRP"
9 firms applied for studying impact of fertiliser subsidy
Govt received nine proposals against a tender for hiring a consultant to study the impact of subsidy on crop nutrients after introduction of nutrient based subsidy.
Fertiliser subsidy payment of Rs 31,580 cr may remain outstanding
Fertiliser subsidy payment worth Rs 31,580 crore is likely to remain outstanding to the nutrient manufacturers this fiscal.
RBI to train police in NE states in fight against fake inst
The RBI has drawn up a comprehensive programme to train local law enforcement agencies, to take on fake institutions and fly-by-night operators.
No system to check if fertiliser prices are reasonable or not: Government
"There is at present no institutional mechanism under the NBS policy to determine the reasonableness of MRP fixed by fertiliser cos."
Srikant Jena asks Fert Min to seek subsidy details from companies
Jena has said that the govt should also ask companies to provide costing of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers on which subsidy is given to them.
Govt examines effectiveness of NBS policy on P&K fertilisers
Concerned over the sharp rise in prices of phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers, a Committee of Secretaries is examining the effectiveness of the present NBS policy.
Farmers to get fertiliser subsidy directly: Srikant Jena
Govt said it intended to give subsidy to farmers directly and roll out a project by June under which subsidy would be checked at retailers level.
Fertiliser demand likely to rise by over 4 per cent this year: Government
The demand for fertilisers is on the rise and is expected to be 61.27 million tonne in 2012-13, up 4 per cent over last year, Parliament was informed today.
Proposal to stop KG-D6 gas to P&K fertiliser plants on hold: Govt
The proposal to stop gas to Deepak Fertilisers, Gujarat State Fertiliser Corporation and RCF has also been kept on hold, he added.
Fertiliser subsidy payments of Rs 11,100 crore pending
The subsidy payments to the tune of about Rs 11,100 crore for imported urea and phosphatic and potassic fertilisers are pending due to shortfall in budget provisions.
Experts urge authorities to fine tune mining policy for adoption of modern mining tech
Experts have called for proper conservation and judicious utilization of mineral resources for sustainable development.
Half of world population to struggle for water in 2050
The country has got only 2.45% of world’s landmass supporting nearly 16% of the world’s population. But it has a meager 4% of world’s fresh water resource.
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