Affordable Housing Scheme in Bhubaneswar Gains Pace; Citizens to Benefit Soon

State government promises homes priced between ₹15–50 lakh for low and middle-income families Bhubaneswar: Everyday citizens in the capital city will soon have an opportunity to own homes without bearing a heavy financial burden, as the Odisha government accelerates its much-anticipated affordable housing scheme. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced that construction…

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CM Majhi Reviews MSME Department, Stresses Job Creation and Entrepreneurship

Focus on MSME parks in every district, stronger export network, and greater support for women entrepreneurs Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the functioning of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department at Lok Seva Bhawan and urged officials to accelerate initiatives designed to boost entrepreneurship and employment generation in Odisha. During the…

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Bhubaneswar New City Project Gains Momentum with Surbana Jurong Engagement

Odisha govt eyes world-class, sustainable urban hub across 338 hectares Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar’s urban landscape is set for a transformational leap as the proposed Bhubaneswar New City Project moved a step forward with key deliberations held today. Avinas Misra, Chief Executive of Surbana Jurong South Asia, along with Abhisek Malhotra, Regional Director of the company, met…

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BJD Seeks Fresh Review of Polavaram Project, Flags Threat to Odisha’s Tribal Communities

Party submits memorandum to CWC, demands halt on construction until concerns are addressed Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has intensified its opposition to the Polavaram Project, submitting a detailed memorandum to the Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC) in New Delhi. The party has demanded a reassessment of submergence levels and a revision…

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Centre to Develop Four River Cruise Circuits in Odisha Under Cruise Bharat Mission

New initiative aims to boost riverine tourism, create jobs, and unlock Odisha’s coastal potential Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has unveiled plans to develop four river cruise circuits in Odisha under the ambitious Cruise Bharat Mission, a project designed to tap into the state’s extensive riverine and coastal wealth. The proposed circuits include Bhitarkanika, Jobra, Lalitgiri–Udaygiri–Ratnagiri,…

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