Bhubaneswar: Paddy procurement under the ongoing Kharif season has commenced across 18 districts of Odisha, enabling a large number of farmers to sell their produce at nearby mandis. So far, 2,71,318 farmers have participated in the procurement process, with payments successfully credited to the bank accounts of 1,85,820 farmers. According to official data, an amount…
Bhubaneswar: Plans for the proposed New City in Bhubaneswar advanced further with a virtual meeting chaired by Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, to finalise the draft scope of services for preparation of its Master Plan. The discussions were held with representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, at Kharabela Bhawan….
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its focus on employee welfare, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) on Thursday inaugurated a modern and well-equipped office canteen at its Corporate Office, Paribahan Bhavan, in the city. The facility was formally inaugurated by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, in the presence of N. B. S. Rajput, Chairman-cum-Managing…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure transparency and protect the interests of genuine farmers during the ongoing Kharif season, the State Government has intensified satellite-based verification of paddy cultivation across Odisha. Suspected non-cultivated paddy plots identified through satellite imagery are being systematically verified on the ground to accurately distinguish between genuine paddy cultivation and non-cultivated land registered under…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its standing as a national leader in anti-corruption training, the State Vigilance Academy (SVA), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for the third consecutive time, valid for a three-year period from December 30, 2025, to December 29, 2028. The Academy is the first of its kind among all States in the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance Department has set a new benchmark in its anti-corruption drive by investigating a record 125 cases between April 1 and December 31, 2025, the highest number of cases ordered for investigation in the last 20 years. The milestone was highlighted during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Bhubaneswar: Days after taking charge as the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg on Thursday chaired her first all secretaries-level meeting, outlining a firm, reform-oriented administrative roadmap aligned with the State’s long-term Vision 2036 and Vision 2047. The meeting saw a comprehensive review of the 15-point directives issued by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, with…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing Odisha’s commitment to conservation-led tourism, sustainability and community engagement, the Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, is organising the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival at Chilika Lake, one of Asia’s most significant wetland ecosystems. The festival aims to highlight Chilika’s exceptional ecological value while creating meaningful…
Bhubaneswar: To assess the effectiveness of round-the-clock cleanliness measures in the state capital, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, carried out a late-night inspection of sanitation activities at multiple locations across Bhubaneswar. She was accompanied by Chanchal Rana, Commissioner, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Deputy Commissioner (Sanitation) N. Ganesh Babu,…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive review of key programmes and initiatives of the Housing and Urban Development Department was conducted on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, with a strong focus on effective implementation and improvement of urban civic services across Odisha. The meeting assessed the progress and on-ground performance of major flagship…
