Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in completion of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), reflecting the state government’s accelerated push towards affordable urban housing. Officials said Odisha has consistently retained the number one position in India in house completion performance from March 2025 to March 2026…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday reviewed the implementation of various social security and welfare schemes across the state, with a focus on improving beneficiary coverage, timely disbursement of assistance, and strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms. A district-level review meeting of District Social Security Officers (DSSOs) was chaired at Lok Seva Bhawan by Principal Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rolled out the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, paving the way for large-scale expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and City Gas Distribution infrastructure across all districts of the state. The policy, notified by the Housing and Urban Development Department, seeks to accelerate the adoption of natural gas…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha and Canada explored avenues for deeper cooperation in sectors such as clean energy, mining, agriculture, and industrial investment during a high-level meeting between Canadian High Commissioner to India Christopher Cooter and Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. The Canadian envoy, accompanied by his wife, paid…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting of General Managers of District Industries Centres (GM-DICs) was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday to assess last year’s performance and chart out the roadmap for 2026–27, with a focus on strengthening Odisha’s MSME ecosystem. The meeting, held at the O-HUB conference hall, was chaired by MSME and Fisheries & Animal…
Bhubaneswar: In a push to streamline land administration and ensure timely delivery of services, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday directed officials to expedite the settlement of Bebandobast lands and accelerate correction of land records across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Minister emphasised clearing pending…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to accelerate urban transformation, Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Monday unveiled a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap aimed at building future-ready cities across Odisha by 2036. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Odisha Urban Academy, the Minister stressed that urban development must go beyond infrastructure creation and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s apex handloom cooperative, Boyanika, on Tuesday celebrated its 70th Foundation Day, marking seven decades of preserving the state’s rich weaving heritage and supporting thousands of artisans. The milestone event, held at Boyan Bhawan, highlighted the organisation’s journey as a key driver of rural livelihoods and cultural preservation. Inaugurating the celebrations, Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles…
Bhubaneswar: Taking stock of grassroots sports development, Odisha Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday conducted a detailed review of facilities and training systems at the SAI RBA Badminton Academy in Saheed Nagar, stressing the need for continuous upgradation to match global standards. The visit involved in-depth interactions with officials from the Department…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen urban resilience ahead of the rainy season, the Odisha government has rolled out a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), outlining a time-bound action plan to tackle monsoon-related challenges and ensure public safety. The directive has been issued under the guidance of Housing &…
