Four-lane Rasulgarh–Raghunathpur route to serve as a high-speed alternative to Jayadev Vihar–Nandankanan road Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward transforming Bhubaneswar’s urban mobility, the Odisha government is planning to develop a new expressway connecting Rasulgarh to Raghunathpur in the northern corridor of the capital region. The proposed four-lane carriageway, envisioned as an alternative to…
MoU signed with CTTC Bhubaneswar to enhance employability and create sustainable livelihoods Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards empowering rural communities, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on skill development and employability enhancement for rural youth in Odisha. The…
CAG report highlights state’s fiscal discipline with surplus of ₹19,456 crore in FY 2023 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of India’s top-performing states in fiscal management, recording a robust revenue surplus of ₹19,456 crore in the financial year 2022–23. The state was ranked third among 16 revenue-surplus states in a decadal study on state…
Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar riverbanks to get cultural, recreational, and eco-tourism hubs under three-year plan Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given his nod to the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, a transformative initiative that aims to turn stretches of the state’s lifeline river into vibrant environmental, cultural, and spiritual tourism hubs. The project,…
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…
Minister Suresh Pujari says radar systems in Balasore and Sambalpur to be operational soon; government assures no immediate flood threat despite rising river levels. Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to strengthen its disaster preparedness mechanism with the installation of a Doppler radar system in Bhubaneswar. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the advanced…
Singapore to design masterplan for modern city with IT hubs, housing, healthcare, and industrial zones. Bhubaneswar : Bhubaneswar is set to expand its urban footprint with the development of a brand-new satellite city, to be known as “New Bhubaneswar.” Spread across nearly 800 acres, the proposed city will cover regions including Malipada, Daspur, Andharua, and…
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…
State government promises homes priced between ₹15–50 lakh for low and middle-income families Bhubaneswar: Everyday citizens in the capital city will soon have an opportunity to own homes without bearing a heavy financial burden, as the Odisha government accelerates its much-anticipated affordable housing scheme. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced that construction…
Odisha govt eyes world-class, sustainable urban hub across 338 hectares Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar’s urban landscape is set for a transformational leap as the proposed Bhubaneswar New City Project moved a step forward with key deliberations held today. Avinas Misra, Chief Executive of Surbana Jurong South Asia, along with Abhisek Malhotra, Regional Director of the company, met…
