Odisha

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…

Bhubaneswar: To strengthen digital security framework, the Odisha government has approved the establishment of 20 new cyber crime and economic offence police stations across the state. The announcement was made by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania during the inauguration of a state-level workshop on “Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Intelligence” held at…

Bhubaneswar: To transform Indian agriculture through innovation and grassroots engagement, the Central Government is set to launch the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from the historic city of Puri in Odisha. The nationwide campaign will run from May 29 to June 12, with a focus on promoting agricultural initiatives and empowering farmers across the country. Hon’ble…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards modern urban mobility, the Odisha government has announced plans for a fully underground metro rail system in Bhubaneswar aimed at enhancing city connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the rapidly expanding state capital. Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan shared details of the project with reporters on Sunday, describing it as…

Bhubaneswar: To enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, the Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha convened a high-level meeting to review and strategize ongoing and upcoming road safety measures. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, and renowned road safety expert Prof. Venkatesh Balasubramanian from IIT Madras. A…

Puri: In a significant step towards strengthening conservation efforts at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), held a high-level meeting with Dr. Yaduvendra Singh Rawat, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by senior officials…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward strengthening Bhubaneswar’s resilience to urban flooding, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, conducted an early morning field visit to key drainage channels — Ganguanala and Daya West Canal — on Saturday. The visit focused on evaluating water management and flood mitigation strategies in critical…