Odisha to Distribute 50,000 Housing Work Orders on PM Modi’s Birthday

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…

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Odisha Moves Towards Single Revenue Law for Citizens’ Ease

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: The Odisha government has embarked on an ambitious overhaul of its revenue administration, aiming to scrap outdated laws, simplify land management, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for citizens.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…

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Odisha Unveils Fast-Track Corridor to Konark, Aiming at Tourism and Regional Growth

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…

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CM Majhi Welcomes New GST Reforms as Boost for Odisha’s Farmers, Traders and Tribal Communities

Relief in insurance, agriculture, and kendu leaf taxation hailed as historic step towards Modi’s vision of Vikshit Bharat by 2047 Bhubaneswar : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has welcomed the landmark two-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework approved by the GST Council, describing it as a decisive step towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra…

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Odisha Accelerates Irrigation Projects to Boost Water Management and Agriculture

High-level review sets focus on timely completion, modernisation, and revenue generation under 5-Year Irrigation Plan Bhubaneswar: In a major step to strengthen irrigation capacity and modernise water management, the Odisha Department of Water Resources has rolled out an accelerated plan to complete key projects and push new initiatives. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired…

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‘Made in India’ Chips Designed in Odisha Unveiled at Semicon India 2025

NIT Rourkela and PMEC Berhampur Contribute to Nation’s Semiconductor Milestone Bhubaneswar : In a landmark achievement for India’s technological advancement, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the first batch of ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural session of Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi ….

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GST Rate Cut May Slash Prices

Over 175 consumer and essential goods may see tax reduction, making them more affordable. Bhubaneswar : The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is preparing for a significant restructuring of tax slabs, with expectations of a 10% reduction on nearly 175 items. Products ranging from televisions and shampoos to hybrid cars and consumer electronics could…

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Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Discusses AI-Based Weather Forecasting with Odisha Agriculture Department

University of Chicago team explores integration of advanced forecasting tools with Krushi Samrudhi Helpline to support climate-resilient farming. Bhubaneswar : Nobel Laureate Professor Michael Kremer, along with a 12-member team from the University of Chicago, visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar to review progress on their ongoing research project focused on weather forecast dissemination and its…

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