Four-year initiative aims to benefit 2.28 lakh slum households by improving access to welfare schemes and creating inclusive urban habitats. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government and Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) have joined hands to address urban inequality through a new partnership that promises to transform informal settlements into inclusive and resilient urban spaces. The Housing…
Former Nicco Park to be transformed into ultramodern leisure hub with wellness, recreation, and state-of-the-art amenities. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has drawn up a detailed project report (DPR) for a major redevelopment of the BDA City Centre in Bhubaneswar, formerly known as Nicco Park. The plan aims to give the old recreational space a…
Debate grows in Odisha as OPGC Board approves plan to merge OCPL, raising questions on jobs, growth, and future energy costs. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has taken a major decision by approving the merger of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) with itself. Currently, OPGC owns 51 percent of OCPL’s shares…
State stares at major revenue loss as GST Council prepares for September meeting Bhubaneswar: Odisha could lose up to ₹1,000 crore every month if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council implements the proposed two-slab tax system in place of the current four-tier structure. The Council is set to meet on September 3 and 4…
State to expand e-bus fleet for greener and smarter transport Bhubaneswar : Odisha has emerged as one of India’s leading states in electric mobility, securing the fifth spot nationwide in terms of operational e-buses. Housing and Urban Development (H\&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced that the state government is preparing to scale up its electric…
Odisha CM Highlights Multiple Welfare Schemes on Nuakhai Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the CM Kisan Yojana has increased the annual income of registered farmers by at least ₹38,000. Combined with ₹10,000 each from the Subhadra Yojana and PM-CM Kisan Yojanas, farmers’ annual income has risen by at least ₹58,000. He noted…
Funds to benefit 6,148 rural local bodies, boost grassroots development and governance Bhubaneswar : The Centre has allocated Odisha a total of Rs 240.81 crore under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for rural local bodies for the financial year 2025–26. The announcement bringing relief to local self-governing institutions across the state. The…
High-level meeting stresses preservation, beautification, and global showcasing of state’s monuments Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has decided to intensify efforts to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage by focusing on the restoration and beautification of ancient monuments. A high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan brought together Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida, Law…
Over 51 lakh farmers to benefit under CM Kisan Yojana through DBT Bhubaneswar : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to distribute financial assistance worth Rs 1,041 crore to more than 51 lakh farmers across the state under the CM Kisan Yojana on the occasion of Nuakhai, one of western Odisha’s most significant…
Governor highlights role of project profiles, KVKs, and advanced technologies Bhubaneswar : Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday called upon the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) to spearhead agricultural entrepreneurship by equipping students, farmers, and rural communities with skills and resources to build viable enterprises. He was addressing the 64th Foundation…
