Bhubaneswar: Efforts to improve access to government welfare schemes for vulnerable urban communities received a boost on Tuesday as the Housing and Urban Development Department organised a workshop for frontline workers engaged in the implementation of the ‘Sahayog’ programme in Odisha. The one-day programme, held at the Odisha Urban Academy in Bhubaneswar, brought together Swachha…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday welcomed a new member with the swearing-in of Sudhanshu Sekhar Barpanda, a development expected to further strengthen the state’s power sector regulation and governance framework. Barpanda took the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held in the Hearing Hall of OERC in Bhubaneswar. The…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set a March 2027 deadline for the completion of all Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) projects in the state, with Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik directing officials to accelerate execution and eliminate delays in project implementation. The directive was issued during a high-level review…

Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced that the word “Dham” will no longer be used in the name of the Jagannath temple complex at Digha, a decision that comes after months of objections from Odisha over the use of a title closely associated with the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. The announcement was…

Bhubaneswar: In line with the Odisha government’s efforts to curb fuel consumption and promote prudent expenditure, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has reduced the monthly usage limit of official vehicles allotted to entitled officers. The decision has been taken following directions from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who has called for efficient utilisation of fuel…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a series of proposals aimed at boosting infrastructure development, industrial expansion, tourism promotion and public service delivery across the state. The decisions were taken during the 41st meeting of the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. The…

Bhubaneswar: Taking a major step towards tackling water pollution in the state capital, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a ₹100.89-crore project for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at the confluence of River Daya and Gangua Nallah. The project is expected to curb the flow of untreated sewage into the river system and…

Bhubaneswar: Residents of the rapidly developing Town Planning Scheme areas under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) are set to receive round-the-clock drinking water supply, with the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approving the implementation of a major water infrastructure project worth ₹112.31 crore. The project will cover Town Planning Schemes TP-1, TP-2 and TP-3 and will…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a major infrastructure project to provide safe and affordable accommodation for women employed in the state’s expanding textile and apparel industry. A women workers’ hostel with a capacity to house around 4,000 residents will be constructed at the Kalibeti Industrial Area in Khordha district. The project, to be…

Bhubaneswar: Seeking to unlock large-scale investments in the tourism sector and accelerate the development of hospitality infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a dedicated Tourism Land Bank scheme that will create a pool of investment-ready land across major tourist destinations in the state. The “Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure” scheme, to be implemented by…