CRUT Wins Special Mention Award for Ama Bus & Ama E-Ride at UMI 2025 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured a prestigious national honour for its strides in sustainable and people-centric urban transport. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been conferred the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its pioneering initiatives—Ama Bus and Ama…
Union Minister Urges Engineers to Prioritise Safety, Strong DPRs; Odisha Seeks Greater National Highway Focus Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari called for a fundamental shift in India’s approach to road construction, stressing that quality, safety, and expert-led design must take precedence over low-cost tendering practices. Speaking at the inauguration of…
New Ib River Protection Work Aims to Reduce Flooding, Improve Connectivity Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen flood protection and connectivity in western Odisha, the state government has granted administrative approval for constructing a ring road and embankment along the Ib river in Sundargarh town. The project, sanctioned under the Comprehensive Flood Management (CFM)…
Residents demand stronger rehabilitation, environmental safeguards as MCL’s Balabhadra coal project moves forward Bhubaneswar : In a development that underscores Odisha’s changing approach to mining governance, the public hearing for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited’s (MCL) proposed Balabhadra open cast project concluded on Friday with affected communities emphasising fair rehabilitation and environmental protection over outright opposition. The…
DGP stresses modernisation, technology adoption, and enhanced field readiness at state-level workshop Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania said that professional competence, timely preparedness, and better coordination remain central to delivering effective policing, especially in key security domains such as railways and the coastline. Khurania was speaking at the inauguration of…
84th Indian Roads Congress Session in Bhubaneswar highlights Odisha’s rising role in national infrastructure planning Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward connectivity-led development, Odisha has announced an ambitious plan to construct 75,000 kilometers of roads over the next five years. The announcement was made by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a press conference ahead of…
Odisha-Based Fertilizer Major Strengthens Outreach With Cricket Icon’s Association Bhubaneswar: Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), Odisha’s flagship fertilizer manufacturer and one of India’s largest private-sector nutrient producers, has appointed cricketing legend Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador across product categories. The decision marks an important brand-building moment for the Paradip-headquartered company as it expands farmer…
Internal Objections Overridden as Resettlement Project Cost Rises by ₹33.78 Crore Bhubaneswar : A resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) project meant to support families displaced by Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India Limited’s (NLCIL) thermal power plant in Jharsuguda has now triggered serious concerns over governance, transparency, and contract compliance within the PSU, reported the New Indian…
Experts Warn of Possible Links Between Traditional Cycad-Based Foods and Neurological Disorders Bhubaneswar : In a major scientific development with far-reaching public health implications, researchers have detected BMAA (β-N-methylamino-L-alanine)—a suspected neurotoxin—in several species of ancient Cycad plants growing in Odisha’s forests, AIIMS Bhubaneswar announced in a press statement on Monday. The finding has sparked concern…
Funds to Support Development Activities and Civic Infrastructure Under 15th Finance Commission Grants Bhubaneswar : The Central Government has released over ₹444 crore to Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the 15th Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26. The allocation is aimed at empowering rural local bodies to enhance civic amenities, infrastructure, and…
