Odisha Moves to Frame City Gas Distribution Policy to Boost Clean Energy Access

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards clean energy and improved urban infrastructure, the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha has initiated the process of formulating a comprehensive City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy to expand access to piped natural gas across the state. A high-level consultative meeting was held at Kharabela Bhawan under the…

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Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Reviews ₹100 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to assess the progress of road, bridge, and building projects valued at over ₹100 crore under the Works Department. The meeting, held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to improving infrastructure across Odisha. Minister Harichandan made it…

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Designated as Tuna Cluster Under PMMSY for Fisheries Development

New Delhi: The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has announced the notification of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a designated Tuna Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This strategic move aims to harness the region’s untapped marine resources, particularly its rich Tuna fisheries, for…

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SECL Approves ₹170 Crores for CSR Initiatives to Boost Health, Education, and Skill Development in Coalfields Regions

New Delhi: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has approved an impressive ₹170 crores for various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects for the financial year 2024-25. This allocation is set to have a significant impact on health, education, and skill development infrastructure…

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H&UD Minister Lays Foundation for Crematorium in Dumuduma, Inaugurates 22 Traffic Aid Posts in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and public services, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Public Enterprises, and Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), laid the foundation stone for a new crematorium in Dumuduma and inaugurated 22 traffic aid posts at Khandagiri. The event was attended by…

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Ollywood Stars’ Meeting at Naveen Niwas Sparks Speculation Amid Political Shifts

Bhubaneswar: In a twist of events amidst the backdrop of political realignments, young luminaries from the Odia film industry, including actors, actresses, and singers, descended upon Naveen Niwas, the residence of Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar on Friday. This gathering comes in the wake of senior Ollywood actors parting ways with…

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