April 2025

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced plans to establish a dedicated call centre for dead body transportation, along with a special toll-free number akin to the ‘108’ ambulance service. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Health Secretary, where officials held initial discussions on creating a streamlined and responsive system to transport…

Bhubaneswar: In a move to foster transparency, inclusivity, and civic engagement, the Odisha government has decided to involve college-going girls in the feedback collection process of the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship women-centric assistance scheme. The initiative aims to bring grassroots perspectives into policy evaluation while promoting youth participation in governance. The decision was taken during…

Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming the state’s commitment to building a sustainable future, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today declared Odisha’s resolve to achieve the ambitious goal of a Green Odisha, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Clean and Green India. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan Conference Hall, Singh…

Boudh: In a major boost to Odisha’s infrastructure development, the Khurda Road–Balangir New Rail Line project achieved a key milestone on Tuesday with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel T-4, the longest railway tunnel in the state. Stretching 4,185 metres between Adenigarh and Charichhak stations in Boudh district, Tunnel T-4 marks the most significant engineering feat…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development in Odisha’s administrative landscape, senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Paramita Satpathy Tripathy took over as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the state on Friday. A member of the 1989 batch of the IRS, Tripathy brings over three decades of experience in tax administration. She has previously…