Debashish Maharana

In a bid to further strengthen the healthcare system, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday approved the appointment of 938 MBBS doctors. With this the number of doctors in Odisha now stands at 5,707 from the total strength of 6,719.The percentage of vacancies has now reduced from 29 per cent to 15 per cent, with only 1,012 posts remaining vacant.

Generally general elections are deemed to be fought over general issues pertaining to the common concerns of the general public while the 2019 Lok Sabha poll seems all set to be fought over the controversial ‘Rafale’ deal as well as the politically contentious ‘Balakot Air Strikes’ effected by incumbent PM Modi’s NDA Government.

While Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) has yesterday recommended its final list of party candidates for the seal of approval of All India Congress Committee (AICC) high command, stress has been given on fielding women, youths and new faces for the upcoming general elections.

While BJP today alleged that the mandatory elections have not been held duly for over 21,366 out of the total 29,733 panipanchayats in the State and funds being swindled, BJD pooh-poohed it as baseless.

Revision of one month's extra pay and other allowances of Fire Service personnel in the rank of Fireman, Fireman Driver, Leading Fireman, Driver Havildar and Havildar Mechanic were allowed by the Odisha Government on Thursday.

Odisha Government has enhanced the performance incentives of the community cadres working with Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR&DW) Department.