Minister reviews progress, asks officials to resolve drainage and utility issues alongside construction Bhubaneswar : Public Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan conducted a detailed review of the Sundarpada–Jatani road construction project, which has been long awaited by residents and commuters in the region. The meeting, attended by departmental officials, the chief engineer, contractors, and local representatives,…
Loan support to help families pay their share under PMAY-Urban 2.0; pilot to cover 600 allottees in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar : Bhubaneswar has taken a major step towards expanding access to affordable housing. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with a private sector bank to provide housing loans to beneficiaries who are struggling…
Project aims to boost scientific learning, innovation, and research Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has initiated steps to establish a modern Science City in Bhubaneswar, signaling a major leap in the state’s efforts to promote scientific education, research, and innovation. The Department of Science and Technology has begun groundwork for the ambitious project, which will…
Odisha dealers expect higher sales ahead of festive season Bhubaneswar : The recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on passenger vehicles has triggered a wave of price cuts by leading car manufacturers across India. Auto companies including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota, Renault, and Maruti Suzuki have announced significant reductions across their…
Odisha health experts say move will help poor and rural patients access critical drugs Bhubaneswar : The Central Government has announced a major relief for patients across India by fixing the retail prices of 42 commonly used medicines, including life-saving antibiotics and drugs used post-organ transplantation. Odisha’s health sector stakeholders have welcomed the move, stressing…
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana to prioritise vulnerable groups; 35 lakh applicants await PMGAY rollout in November Bhubaneswar : Odisha’s rural housing mission is set to gain momentum this month as the state government prepares to distribute 50,000 housing work orders under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Panchayati…
Government simplifies land records, plans door-to-door corrections and new infrastructure to reduce hassles Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has embarked on an ambitious overhaul of its revenue administration, aiming to scrap outdated laws, simplify land management, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for citizens. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the effort is part…
New 40-km greenfield highway to reduce Pipili–Konark travel to 30 minutes, while boosting heritage access and local economy Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has cleared a landmark road infrastructure project designed to transform connectivity in Puri district. The proposed four-lane greenfield corridor between Pipili and Konark will reduce travel time from nearly one-and-a-half hours to…
Next-generation digital platform to boost financial governance with AI and real-time monitoring Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has entered into a strategic collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for the design and implementation of Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) 3.0, marking a significant step in the state’s journey toward digital governance and modernisation of public…
Voluntary hallmarking of silver jewellery begins from September 1 Bhubaneswar : The government has announced the introduction of voluntary hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles starting September 1, a move expected to transform the jewellery market and protect consumers across the country, including Odisha. The new system relies on digital identification to ensure that every…
