State to procure 10,000 electric and hybrid vehicles amid budget constraints and model shortages Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing for a major green transition by replacing its entire fleet of official vehicles used by ministers, senior bureaucrats, and department heads with electric vehicles (EVs) within the next six months. The move aims to make…
Two-day event to focus on sustainable urban development, digital governance, and citizen-centric growth Bhubaneswar : The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha is set to host the Odisha Urban Conclave–2025, a two-day flagship event on the theme “Sustainable Urban Development & Governance – Towards Viksit Odisha @2036 and Viksit Bharat @2047”, beginning October…
Focus on sustainable mobility, resilient infrastructure, and data-driven urban planning Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has initiated discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen cooperation in urban infrastructure, sustainable mobility, and resilient city planning. The meeting, marks a significant step toward deepening ADB’s partnership with Odisha in shaping…
Audit reveals lack of monitoring and control behind years of non-payment by profit-making enterprises Bhubaneswar : A recent audit by the Accountant General has revealed that state public sector enterprises (SPSEs) in Odisha owe a massive ₹3,593.52 crore in unpaid dividends to the state government, exposing serious lapses in financial monitoring and internal control mechanisms….
New rules aim to simplify and unify land registration process across the state Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to bring clarity, transparency, and uniformity to the registration of part plots across the state. Issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the new SOP replaces all…
Odisha to raise ₹1,000 crore through 8-year and 24-year government bond auctions this October via RBI’s e-Kuber platform. Investors eye secure returns amid growing interest in state securities. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government is set to mobilize ₹1,000 crore this month by auctioning state government securities (SGS), a move aimed at supporting its development and…
Odisha government reviews projects to transform Puri into a world-class heritage city while preserving Lord Jagannath’s spiritual legacy Bhubaneswar: Puri, one of India’s holiest pilgrimage destinations and the abode of Lord Jagannath, is poised for a massive transformation aimed at elevating its global heritage and spiritual prominence. On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and…
State-level committee focuses on better fund utilisation, monitoring, and long-term development planning Bhubaneswar : A high-level meeting of the State Level Committee of District Mineral Institutes (DMIs) was held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to review the implementation and utilisation of the District Mineral Fund (DMF) across the…
State clears Intrastate River Linking Scheme and Swachha Odisha initiative to strengthen sustainability and public welfare Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 15 key proposals spanning 10 departments, paving the way for major advancements in water management, sanitation, and infrastructure development. Among the most significant approvals were the…
New schemes to link rivers, expand irrigation potential, and manage floods and droughts across the state Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward strengthening Odisha’s water management and agricultural infrastructure, the state cabinet on Thursday approved three landmark initiatives worth nearly ₹21,147 crore. The measures aim to conserve surface water, expand irrigation potential, and tackle…
