H&UD Department Takes Decisive Action on Water Logging Issues

Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development Department, led by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, has initiated a comprehensive review of water logging issues across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha. During a decisive meeting, Padhee underscored the necessity for immediate response and proactive measures to address water logging, particularly during the monsoon season. Padhee emphasized…

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Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project to be Completed by December 2027

Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is on track for completion by December 2027, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced on Tuesday in the Odisha Assembly. In response to a question posed by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous from Barabati-Cuttack, Minister Mahapatra provided a detailed update on the progress of the…

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Naveen Patnaik Critiques BJP Government’s First Budget as “Name Changing Budget”

Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president, Naveen Patnaik, has criticized the first budget of the Mohan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of merely rebranding existing schemes from his previous administration. Speaking during the general discussion on the annual budget for fiscal 2024-25 in the State Assembly, Patnaik…

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Odisha CM’s Grievance Cell Resolves Over 2,000 Complaints in First Month

Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell in Odisha has successfully addressed 2,112 complaints out of the 11,547 received in the first month since the BJP government took office. This was announced by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi during the monsoon assembly session on Monday. Responding to a query from Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, CM Majhi…

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Ministry of Defence and NSE Sign MoU to Facilitate Capital Market Access for MSMEs

New Delhi: On July 29, 2024, the Ministry of Defence and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide capital market access to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the defence sector. The MoU was signed by the Additional Secretary, Department of Defence Production (DDP), and…

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Central Zoo Authority Approves World’s First Melanistic Tiger Safari at Similipal

Bhubaneswar: The Central Zoo Authority has greenlit the development of the world’s first melanistic tiger safari at Similipal Tiger Reserve. This groundbreaking announcement was made by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife in Odisha, Susanta Nanda, on Monday, in conjunction with International Tiger Day celebrations. The proposed safari, which will span 100 acres at…

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Odisha CM Urges Central Government Officials to Support State Development Initiatives

Bhubaneswar: On Sunday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called on senior Odisha cadre officers serving in various central ministries to assist in accelerating the state development proposals he presented at the recent NITI Aayog General Council Meeting. The meeting took place at the Odisha Bhavan in New Delhi, where CM Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister…

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Odisha CM Inaugurates Boyanika Outlet at Biju Patnaik International Airport

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a special outlet of Boyanika at the Biju Patnaik International Airport today. This new showroom, located in the security hall on the airport’s first floor, aims to showcase and sell Odisha’s traditional handicrafts to a global audience. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the significance of the outlet…

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Odisha Announces 10% Reservation for Agniveers in State Uniformed Services

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a 10 percent reservation for Agniveers from Odisha who are not absorbed into the defense services. This announcement was made today at Lokseva Bhawan before the Chief Minister departed for Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. “Our soldiers are our pride,” Chief Minister…

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₹70 Crore Allocated for Establishment of Rayagada Railway Division

Rayagada: The establishment of the Rayagada Railway Division has received a major boost with the allocation of ₹70 crore for the project, as announced by the Minister of Railways today. The Minister shared this update with the media following discussions with Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi. Railway Minister Vaishnaw confirmed that the design plan for…

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