Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step toward shaping a tech-driven future, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Odisha Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025—an ambitious initiative aimed at harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence for inclusive and transformative governance. With this policy, Odisha positions itself among the first Indian states to adopt a structured, mission-oriented approach…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IAS officer Vineel Krishna Ravella has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The appointment, cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is part of a broader administrative reshuffle involving 41 senior bureaucrats at the Joint Secretary level across…
Bhubaneswar: In a major decision aimed at expanding employment opportunities, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the upper age limit for entry into government service from 32 years to 42 years. Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said the move was taken to provide a fair…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development in one of Odisha’s most chilling criminal cases, the Additional District Judge Court in Patnagarh has sentenced Punjilal Meher to life imprisonment for orchestrating the deadly 2018 parcel bomb blast that killed two people and left a young bride gravely injured. The court has also imposed a fine of ₹50,000…
Manila/Bhubaneswar: The Asian Development Bank’s Water and Urban Development Forum (AWUF) 2025, held today at ADB Headquarters in Manila, brought international attention to the growing demand for affordable and inclusive housing in urban areas. The forum served as a vital platform for global experts, policymakers, and institutions to deliberate on sustainable strategies that address the critical…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards shaping the future of urban governance and planning, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha launched ANKUR — Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization & Reform today. The ambitious initiative is aimed at fostering inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-led urban growth across the state. The launch event, held at the…
Bhubaneswar: With the state’s irrigation and water infrastructure projects entering a crucial phase, the Water Resources Department has been directed to ramp up execution and streamline internal operations. Chairing a comprehensive review meeting on Tuesday, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Anu Garg assessed the status of various schemes and issued clear instructions for fast-tracking pending…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly evaluations of their work and financial progress, aiming to reinforce accountability and ensure that spending aligns with the 2025–26 budget. The instruction came during a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials at Kharavela Bhavan on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed the state’s financial performance…
New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has announced a revised deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs), giving a major breather to individual taxpayers across the country. Returns that were originally due by July 31, 2025, can now be filed until September 15, 2025, following a formal decision by the Central Board of Direct Taxes…
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has released its updated Long-Range Forecast for the 2025 Southwest Monsoon season, indicating a high probability of above-normal rainfall across the country between June and September. According to the forecast, seasonal rainfall is likely to be 106% of the Long Period Average…
