Rs. 500 Crores for Puri Heritage City

Amid the demolition drive launched by the Puri district administration for implementing Justice B.P. Das Commission’s recommendations pertaining to the safety and security of world-renowned Shree Jagannath Temple, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today appealed the denizens of the pilgrim city to make sacrifices despite being affected due to the massive evacuation.Presiding over a special meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan here today, the Chief Minister in his appeal said that the terrorists are now targeting various religious institutions and shrines for which it is absolutely pertinent to implement the recommendations made by the Commission for the safety and security of Lord Jagannath’s temple.“I know, some families may get affected by this demolition drive. But, this sacrifice assumes much more significance for the sake of Shree Mandir’s security. We need to keep Shree Mandir secured for our posterity. I wish that you all cooperate considering it as the ‘seba’ (service) to ‘Mahaprabhu’ (Lord Jagannath). Your sacrifice will be remembered ever by the Odia community,” appealed the Chief Minister.He assured, “I promise the affected persons that they will be properly rehabilitated after sacrificing their shops and dwelling houses in the security zone. The State Government will also cooperate in the restoration of the demolished Mutts coming under the security zone.”He further assured that all the Mutts in Puri city will be aided under the State Government’s “Abhada” Yojana for which Rs 100 crore has been allocated in the first phase.
The Chief Minister explained, “I had visited Puri in the aftermath of FANI in May. I felt very much hurt by the havoc wrecked on Mahaprabhu’s holy land. On the very day I resolved to transform the pilgrim city into a World Heritage City,”He further explained that the State Government is very soon going to start various infrastructure development projects in the city at an estimated cost of Rs 265 crore allocated earlier.The Chief Minister announced, “Today, I am sanctioning Rs 500 crore more for the conservation and security of Puri’s heritage. State’s first ever Trumpet Bridge will be constructed in Puri. All the sacred tanks and ponds will be renovated and heritage restored. Steps will be taken for the development of Atharanala. Revival of Musa River will be done and will also be connected with Mangala River. A large lake will be developed over 28 acres of land. Multi-lane road and multi-level parking facilities will be made for the visitors to Puri city.”

“Shree Jagannath is the biggest identity of the Odia community. I would like to seek the cooperation of all as well as the blessings of Lord Jagannath for elevating Puri Dham’s honour and dignity. Lots of greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Janmastami. Jay Jagannath.” stated the Chief Minister

Decisions taken:

1. New link road from Malatipatpur to Jagganath Ballav Matha at a cost of Rs.190 crore by a 1.5 Km. Trumpet Bridge (Shree Setu Project).

2. The Jagganath Ballav Matha will be developed as an attractive pilgrim centre with multi-level car parking, amenities, commercial and meditation space and multi-modal hub at a cost of Rs.180 crore.

3. Musa river will be revived and connected to Mangala river at a cost of Rs.85 crore. Focus will be on restoring natural ecology, recreational activities at river edge, green wage and network of lakes.

4. Atharnala will be developed as an iconic pedestrian heritage bridge with the support of ASI.

5. A lake will be developed on 28 acres of land at a cost of Rs.35 crore.

6. Security zone and Redefining of Mathas – the Mathas of Puri have a traditional link with the temple rituals. The Government is quite careful for seamless continuation of this special tradition.  Therefore, the Mathas coming under security zone will be redefined. The CM has stressed on the conservation of ancient artefacts of the Mathas.

7. The shops and houses coming under security zone will be shifted.  In  addition to the rehabilitation package, the Government will provide house and shop to the affected as the case may be.

8. Many heritage lakes of Puri such as Sweta Ganga, Markanda, Narendra and Indradyumna will be renovated  and heritage sites will be preserved The Chief Minister has directed to complete all these projects in two years.  The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation will take the responsibility of these projects.

The meeting was attended by Minister, Law,  Chief Secretary, Development Commissioner DGP, Principal Secretary Finance, Principal Secretary Law, Secretary Works and Chief Administrator SJTA, Puri Collector, Central Range DIG and Puri SP.

New Chief Administrator, SJTA took charge

Paper Clips on Protest against HoD- Deptt integration

Reshuffle in senior OAS cadre officers

Sarat Chandra Mishra -  Special Secretary of Labour and ESI department 
Banani Mohanty - Additional Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment department.
Santosh Sahoo - Joint Secretary of Board of Revenue 
Biswaranjan Rath - APD, DRDA, Sundergarh 
Jyotiranjan Pradhan who was suspended as Jharsuguda Collector for violating the Orissa High Court order in connection with cancellation of license of a liquor shop has been appointed as the Collector of Bargarh district.The suspension order against Pradhan was lifted after he sought an unconditional apology from the State government. 

Indramani Tripathy, who was working as Bargarh Collector, has been appointed as managing director of the Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation
Saroj Kumar Samal has been posted as the new Jharsuguda Collector.

Timeline for 5T implementation by CS

Cancellation of Students Union Election 2019

The State Government today announced the cancellation of Students' Union Elections in Colleges and Universities  across Odisha for the year 2019.

In larger interest of the students' community, it has been decided by the State Government that Student Union Election shall not be conducted in State Universities and Degree Colleges in 2019.

"An alternative procedure for nominating students' representatives to various bodies of Universities and Colleges, where it is required shall be prescribed subsequently,"

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Protest against integration of Directorates with Administrative Departments

22.08.2019

Today at 11.30 A.M., nearly 800 OSS Cadre Officers gathered at the PR Lawn of the Lokaseva Bhawan to protest and to have a discussion on the Resolution issued by Government n GA & PG Department yesterday regarding integration of Directorates with Administrative Departments.

         The President and the General Secretary along with other executive members of the Odisha Secretariat Service Association (OSSA) were present in the protest. They discussed different aspects of the said resolution and its detrimental effects on the service conditions & interests of the employees of Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) Cadre. It was resolved in the meeting that a memorandum citing how this decision of the Government will deleteriously affect the dignity & work culture of Odisha Secretariat Service and also different technical/practical/legal difficulties will emerge in future. The protest will be intensified further unless appropriate corrective steps are taken by the Government. 
All the officers of the cadre irrespective of the rank line expressed their deep concern as the decision has been taken keeping the stakeholders in dark. It is apprehended that this decision may adversely affect the future of the newly joined highly qualified OSS officers i.e. the Asst. Section Officers who have preferred the cadre as a cadre of choice due the job profile.  

In order to streamline the functioning of Directorates and speed up the process of decision making, State Government has decided to integrate the different Directorates with their respective Administrative Departments to function as composite Departments with immediate effect.

Government in Department of General Administration and Public Grievance brought out the notification in this regard on 21 August. Resolution

Key Points of the Resolution:

According to notification the integrated Department shall function in the premises of the respective Administrative Departments/Directorates as may be decided by the Administrative Department keeping in view availability of space and public convenience.

There will be single file system through OSWAS and every proposal referred by the Directorate shall not be required to be re-initiated or re-examined de novo in the Department.

The sections such as Office Establishment, Issue and Accounts, Cash etc. common to both the offices shall be appropriately reorganized and Officers such as DDO and Establishment Officer and staff may be utilized accordingly in the composite Departments to ensure better efficiency avoiding duplication of work and wastage of time.

Surplus staff, if any, shall be surrendered to the pool being managed by the Administrative Reforms Cell of DoGAPG for redeployment and vacant posts at the lowest level shall be abolished as per the guidelines of Finance Department.

The concerned staff will continue to remain in their respective cadres and will avail service benefits in their own cadre hierarchy.

Recruitment in the level of Junior Assistants in the HoD Cadre will not be held until further order.

On account of promotion, death, resignation or otherwise, the base level posts in the Heads of Department will stand abolished and in lieu of that, as per requirement, the same shall be filled up from Secretariat Common Cadre meant for Heads of the Department (HoD)

This is to be done in keeping in view the administrative necessity in due consultation/concurrence with Finance Department.

The Administrative Department shall take necessary steps to make budget provisions for the composite Department. Necessary budget provisions for the integrated Department shall be made from the next financial year in consultation with Finance Department.

OSWAS system operative in the State Secretariat shall be modified to integrate the Directorates with the Departments immediately and Directorates will submit only electronic files after due scanning of existing files.

Extension of joining time of newly recruited ASOs till 26.09.2019

After careful consideration of the prayers for extension of joining time of 27 newly recruited ASOs have been allowed one month time i.e. till 26.09.2019.

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Integration of Directorates with Administrative Departments

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Abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal

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Retirement of OSS Officers on 31.08.2019

Section arrangement among officers

Joining order of Chittaranjan Praharaj, US

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Chittaranjan Praharaj, US in charge of O&M & RTI

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Pay Fixation order of new 10 ASOs in Works Deptt.

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Income Tax Return : 12 Days to Go

Transfer and posting of IPS Officers

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1990 Batch IPS Dr. Sudhanshu Sarangi 
Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack

1988 Batch IPS Mr. Satyajit Mohanty

Additional DG of Police, Prisons and Director, Correctional Service, Odisha.

1990 Batch IPS Mahendra Pratap - Director, Printing Press and Stationary, Odisha.

1994 Batch IPS Mr Sanjeeb Panda - Transport Commissioner.

1993 Batch IPS RP Koche - ADG Law and Order.

1995 Batch IPS Saumendra Kumar Priyadarshi - IG, Personnel.

1998 Batch IPS Rajesh Kumar - Director, SCRB, Odisha.

1997 Batch IPS Diptesh Kumar Pattanayak - IG of Police (ER), Balasore 

2002 Batch IPS Amitendra Nath Sinha - DIG of Police, CID, CB,

2003 Batch IPS officer Shefeen Ahmed K - DIG (SWR), Koraput.

2004 Batch IPS Ashish Kumar Singh - DIG, Central Range.

2004 Batch IPS, Satyabrata Bhoi - DIG (Southern Range), Berhampur. 

2003 Batch IPS Himanshu Kumar Lal - DIG (Northern Range), Sambalpur.

1999 Batch IPS Ghanshyam Upadhyay - IG, EOW.

1998 Batch IPS NB Bharathi - IG, HRPC

1998 Batch IPS Amitabh Thakur - IG, Operations.

1995 Batch IPS PS Ranpise - IG, Vigilance.

1997 Batch IPS Rekha Lohani - IG, Police Modernization and Provisioning.

1997 Batch IPS Asheet Kumar Panigrahi - IG, Home Guard, Fire Service and Civil Defence.

2000 batch officer Yatindra Koyal - IG, State Armed Police(SAP).

2006 batch IPS Anirudh Kumar Singh - DIG, SIW.

Changes in SP level.

2007 Batch IPS Awinash Kumar is SP EOW Bhubaneswar

2008 Batch IPS R Prakash is SP Jagatisnghpur

2010 Batch IPS Mitrabhanu Mahapatra is SP Keonjhar.

2010 Batch IPS K Siva Subramani is SP Rourkela.

2010 Batch IPS Kanwar Vishal Singh is SP Sambalpur.

2013 Batch IPS Smit P Parmar is SP Mayurbhanj.

2013 Batch IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo is SP Koraput.

2016 Batch IPS Vinit Agarwal is SP Nuapada.

2016 Batch IPS Sagarika Nath is DCP Traffic Twin City Police.

2016 Batch IPS Khilari Rishikesh Dhyandeo is SP Malkangiri.

2015 Batch IPS Padmini Sahoo is SP Bargarh.

2012 Batch IPS Sudhanshu Sekhar Mishra is SP Crime Branch, Cuttack.

2013 Batch IPS Jagmohan Meena is SP Angul.

OPS Officer Y Raghunath Rao is SP Boudh.

OPS Officer Ajay Pratap Swain is SP Khurda.

OPS Officer Trinath Patel is SRP Rourkela