Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A high-level coordination meeting was held today at the Home Department Conference Hall to review and expedite the processing of forest diversion proposals linked to major infrastructure projects in Odisha. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, focused on resolving forest-related bottlenecks impacting key projects of NHAI,…

Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) on Friday. The review meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, was attended by Central Prabhari Officers, senior State Government officials assigned to various districts, District Collectors, and officers from line…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has approved the draft plan of Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8, marking a significant milestone in Bhubaneswar’s journey toward structured and sustainable urban development. The approval has been formally published in the Odisha Gazette, paving the way for its implementation. Spread across 560.86 acres in Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the project will…

Bhubaneswar: The city is all set to host the annual Terracotta Exhibition from October 13 to 19 at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, bringing together hundreds of artisans and craft enthusiasts under one roof. The much-loved event will once again highlight Odisha’s traditional pottery and terracotta artistry, blending creativity with sustainability. Visitors can look forward to…