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RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: Central assistance allocated to Odisha under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 is not being utilised within the stipulated timeframe. A review by Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) department has identified three key reasons behind the delay. Following...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg directed the concerned departments and district administrations to strengthen solid waste management (SWM) through scientific processing, strict enforcement of rules and greater public participation. Chairing the first meeting of the state-level committee constituted for the implementation of the Solid Waste...

SUSHANT KUMAR JENA, OP Kataka Sadar: Illegal encroachment of the Kathajodi riverbed under Kataka Sadar tehsil continues unabated, with buildings coming up on land close to the river channel. The growing settlements, particularly in the 42 Mouza area, have encouraged people to build houses on...

Bhubaneswar: Senior Odisha BJP leader Jatin Mohanty Thursday criticised former chief minister Naveen Patnaik for his alleged support for those involved in the arrest of two key organisers of the Gen-Z movement, Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das, and demanded their immediate release. Addressing a press...

Bhubaneswar: Capital city Bhubaneswar will host two major national events on urban development and transport from October 23 to 25, bringing together policymakers, urban planners, transport experts and industry representatives to discuss sustainable mobility, urban governance and improved civic services. The 19th Urban Mobility India...

New Delhi, Bhubaneswar: Odisha is finalising its landmark Agri-PV Policy 2026, with an ambitious goal of deploying 1 GW of agrivoltaic capacity across the state by 2030, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said Thursday while...

Bhubaneswar: A man died after allegedly being beaten with an iron rod over past enmity at Patana under Balianta police limits on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The incident took place October 20, and the victim, Smrutiranjan Martha, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital...

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday condemned the remarks made by ruling BJP leaders concerning the age of party chief Naveen Patnaik and described them as "unfortunate and reflective of intolerance". BJD president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik turned 80 October 16...

Bhubaneswar: The political row over Kotia Panchayat has intensified, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announcing that a party delegation will visit the disputed border region Friday to protest against reported election-related activities undertaken by Andhra Pradesh in villages claimed by Odisha. The visit has...

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) organised a ‘Jan Sambad’ campaign across its stations Thursday to strengthen direct communication between the Railways and the public, enhance passenger awareness and encourage public participation in improving railway services. As part of the programme, East Coast Railway General Manager...