NCMC, WhatsApp ticketing, and digital discounts launched to make bus travel seamless, safe, and commuter-friendly. Bhubaneswar : On the occasion of Local Self-Governance Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a series of commuter-centric services under the state government’s flagship ‘Ama Bus’ initiative. The new measures, designed to improve urban mobility and public transport…
Four-year initiative aims to benefit 2.28 lakh slum households by improving access to welfare schemes and creating inclusive urban habitats. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government and Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) have joined hands to address urban inequality through a new partnership that promises to transform informal settlements into inclusive and resilient urban spaces. The Housing…
Former Nicco Park to be transformed into ultramodern leisure hub with wellness, recreation, and state-of-the-art amenities. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has drawn up a detailed project report (DPR) for a major redevelopment of the BDA City Centre in Bhubaneswar, formerly known as Nicco Park. The plan aims to give the old recreational space a…
Debate grows in Odisha as OPGC Board approves plan to merge OCPL, raising questions on jobs, growth, and future energy costs. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has taken a major decision by approving the merger of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) with itself. Currently, OPGC owns 51 percent of OCPL’s shares…
State stares at major revenue loss as GST Council prepares for September meeting Bhubaneswar: Odisha could lose up to ₹1,000 crore every month if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council implements the proposed two-slab tax system in place of the current four-tier structure. The Council is set to meet on September 3 and 4…
