Malkangiri: Air connectivity is set to become a reality for Malkangiri, with preparations for the commencement of commercial flight operations from the district’s airport nearing completion. The new service is expected to improve access to the remote district and strengthen its links with other parts of the state. The flight service will be formally launched…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set an ambitious target of securing the No. 1 position in national Swachhata rankings for Bhubaneswar and Kataka, while stepping up efforts to tackle urban flooding, waterlogging and sanitation challenges in the two cities. Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra reviewed sanitation, drainage and urban flood mitigation…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up the farmer registration process for the upcoming Kharif paddy procurement season, with more than 5.5 lakh farmers having registered so far, according to the state government. The registration drive, which is being conducted across the state, will continue until August 31, 2026. Registration is currently underway at Primary Agricultural Cooperative…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to fast-track irrigation and water infrastructure projects, with the Water Resources Department calling for closer monitoring of project execution, faster clearances and result-oriented use of public funds. A review meeting chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma assessed the progress of ongoing works and examined…
Bhubaneswar: Citizens in Odisha can now lodge complaints related to revenue services directly through WhatsApp, with the state government launching a digital grievance redressal system designed to simplify the process, reduce office visits and strengthen accountability in revenue administration. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari launched the WhatsApp-based Revenue Grievance Redressal System on Wednesday…
Bhubaneswar: Hirakud is set for a major tourism transformation, with Odisha working on a range of interconnected projects to develop the region as a destination offering nature, heritage, culture, adventure and water-based experiences. Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the progress of these projects at a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday and directed…
Bhubaneswar: The upcoming Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Jatani is set to get additional financial support from the Odisha government, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approving state funding to meet the increased project cost following the expansion of the facility. The hospital, being established under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring Gujarat’s Dholera industrial model as it prepares to strengthen its semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, with Electronics and IT Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling visiting the industrial hub to study its infrastructure, urban planning and industry-support systems. During the visit, Mahaling reviewed the integrated infrastructure and urban development initiatives at Dholera and inspected…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is stepping up efforts to reshape the SCB Medical College and Hospital campus in Cuttack, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directing officials to fast-track major construction, parking and connectivity projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery and easing congestion around the premier medical institution. At a review meeting on Monday, Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up efforts to make government services faster, more transparent and technology-driven, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing departments to complete pending digital interventions under the BRAP 2026 and DBRAP 2025-26 by August 31. Garg issued the directions while chairing a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to assess the progress of business…
