Bhubaneswar: Odisha has intensified efforts to develop an integrated and future-ready transport network for its fastest-growing economic corridor, with the Housing & Urban Development Department reviewing the progress of an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported initiative aimed at transforming regional mobility and public transport systems. A high-level review meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has initiated steps to streamline the fixation of construction material prices in a bid to improve transparency, ensure quality standards and facilitate the timely execution of infrastructure projects across the state. A high-level review meeting chaired by Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh was held at Lok Seva Bhawan on…
Bhubaneswar: The process of updating Odisha’s electoral rolls gained momentum on Sunday with the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across all Assembly constituencies, aimed at ensuring a more accurate and updated voter database. Under the exercise, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have begun visiting households to distribute enumeration forms and verify voter information. On…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at reducing pendency in urban governance-related cases and ensuring quicker grievance redressal, the Housing & Urban Development Department on Saturday organized a Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The initiative was held under the leadership of Additional Chief Secretary Smt. Usha Padhee to expedite the disposal of appeals…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming its commitment to the preservation and promotion of Odisha’s cultural heritage, the State Government has announced financial assistance of Rs 1.08 crore for the celebration of the famed Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district. The grant, approved by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department following the direction of Chief Minister Shri Mohan…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha has received a major boost in its efforts to emerge as a semiconductor manufacturing hub with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the State Government, global chipmaker Intel and US-based 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) for bringing advanced substrate manufacturing technology to India. The development was announced by Union…
Bhubaneswar/Puri: With preparations underway for the annual Rath Yatra in July, the Odisha Government has intensified efforts to ensure smooth traffic movement and improved connectivity in Puri city. As part of this initiative, Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh on Thursday visited the construction site of the Matiapada Road Over Bridge (ROB) and reviewed…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department of the Odisha Government on Thursday felicitated para archer Payal Nag for her exceptional performance at the World Para Archery Series 2026 held in Bangkok, where she won two gold medals and secured qualification for the upcoming Para Asian Games. Recognising her achievement on the international stage, the…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Showcasing robust agricultural growth and an ambitious roadmap for climate-resilient farming, Odisha on Friday positioned itself among the country’s leading agrarian states during the National Conference on Kharif held in New Delhi. Representing the state at the high-level conference, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said Odisha’s agriculture sector…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s urban governance framework, infrastructure expansion and delivery of civic services came under extensive review during a state-level conference of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department Usha Padhee on Thursday. Held through virtual mode, the meeting brought together Commissioners and Executive Officers of ULBs…
