Smart electricity meters to be provided free for consumers up to 2 kW load from 2025–26 Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has approved a one-time grant of ₹735 crore to directly fund the installation of smart electricity meters across the state. The decision, taken by the state Cabinet and notified by the Energy Department, aims…
Nicco Park to be transformed into a modern urban recreation hub from 2026 Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major redevelopment plan for the BDA City Centre, popularly known as Nicco Park, in Bhubaneswar. The large-scale project, estimated to cost over ₹600 crore, aims to transform the ageing recreational facility into a modern,…
Directs Chief Secretary Anu Garg to accelerate growth, reforms, and people-centric administration Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to strengthen governance in the New Year, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a detailed 15-point directive to the newly appointed Chief Secretary, Anu Garg. The roadmap aims to make administration more efficient, transparent, and…
Decisions focus on land rights, rehabilitation, education, irrigation and livelihoods after recent unrest Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has announced a series of key decisions to address long-pending problems faced by tribal communities in Malkangiri district. The announcements were made on Thursday by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, days after violence was reported…
Senior Bureaucrats Get New Roles as State Implements Administrative Changes Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday announced a series of appointments and additional charge allocations involving senior IAS officers, marking the New Year with a significant administrative reshuffle. The changes were notified by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department and are aimed at strengthening…
Historic Leadership Change Marks a New Chapter in Odisha Administration Bhubaneswar: Anu Garg on Wednesday assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of Odisha, becoming the first woman to hold the state’s top bureaucratic post. A 1991-batch IAS officer, Garg took over from outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, marking a historic moment in Odisha’s administrative history….
Cabinet nod to boost road safety, connectivity and economic growth in southern Odisha under PM Gati Shakti Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two major national highway projects worth ₹20,688 crore, including a crucial road infrastructure upgrade in Odisha. Of the total amount, ₹1,562 crore has been sanctioned for widening National Highway-326 in southern…
At 14th Nijukti Mela, Chief Minister calls on new recruits to serve people honestly and keep the system corruption-free Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 1,543 newly recruited government employees from 11 departments at the 14th Nijukti Mela held at the Railway Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the young…
Policy reforms, mega steel projects and diversification into green energy, IT, textiles and pharma drive industrial momentum Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial sector witnessed a landmark year in 2025, marked by rising investor confidence, faster project execution and a clear shift towards diversification and value-added manufacturing. The state not only attracted large-scale investment proposals but also demonstrated…
Kantabanji facility to boost East Coast Railway freight efficiency amid limited private competition Bhubaneswar: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has secured a ₹201.23 crore contract to construct a specialised wagon repair workshop at Kantabanji in Odisha, strengthening the maintenance infrastructure of the East Coast Railway (ECoR). The project, however, has also drawn attention for another…
