Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a significant development for Odisha’s industrial and economic growth, a high-level meeting was convened to deliberate on the ambitious expansion of the Rourkela Steel Plant. The session witnessed the presence of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Senior…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the world-renowned Rath Yatra in Puri, Reliance Industries Limited, in collaboration with the Puri district administration, has unveiled a large-scale initiative aimed at enhancing the comfort, safety, and overall experience of lakhs of devotees who will throng the coastal temple town to witness the sacred chariot procession of Lord Jagannath,…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move toward sustainable and green transportation, the Government of Odisha today held a high-level brainstorming session to shape the forthcoming Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0. The session, jointly organised by the Commerce & Transport Department and the Energy Department, marks a major push toward accelerating the state’s electric mobility transition. The…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the e-Registration mobile application, aimed at transforming access to revenue-related services across the state. The app brings together a wide range of services under one digital platform, allowing citizens to access key revenue functions from the comfort of their homes. The newly launched app offers services…
New Delhi: IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who began his historic mission to become the first from India to reach the International Space Station on Wednesday, said it’s the journey of India’s human space flight. After 41 years, India will have an astronaut in space. Shukla will be the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma’s…
Bhubaneswar: Barely days after its inauguration, IndiGo’s direct flight service between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi has been temporarily suspended due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline announced that flights 6E 1442 (Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi) and 6E 1441 (Abu Dhabi to Bhubaneswar) have been halted as a precautionary measure to ensure…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the massive gathering of devotees during the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri, the district police have issued a structured traffic and parking plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement and crowd control. The advisory, released on Tuesday, outlines dedicated routes and parking arrangements for vehicles arriving from various directions, aiming to ease…
New Delhi: In a major boost to employee benefits, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from the existing ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. This significant move is expected to benefit lakhs of EPFO members by enabling faster access to funds, especially during urgent financial needs. The auto-settlement…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to strengthen urban governance and enhance capacity-building at the grassroots level, a two-day orientation programme for district-level Master Trainers on key urban initiatives began today at the SUDA Conference Hall in Bhubaneswar. The programme was inaugurated by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable energy future at the Conference of State Energy Ministers and Energy Secretaries of Eastern Region States and UTs, held in Patna under the chairmanship of Union Power Minister Manoharlal. Representing the state, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo outlined Odisha’s strategic roadmap for…
