Odisha Govt Simplifies Apartment Registration for Pre-RERA Projects

Bhubaneswar, June 12: In a significant relief to homebuyers, landowners, and promoters across Odisha, the State Government has issued a Special Order to facilitate the registration of apartment units in projects completed prior to the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) on October 5, 2016. Announcing the decision, Housing & Urban […]

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ECoR observes International Level Crossing Awareness Day

ECoR, East Coast Railway, International Level Crossing Awareness Day, ILCAD, Alert Today, Safe Tomorrow, Someone is Waiting for You, Safety message,   Bhubaneswar, June 10: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Tuesday observed International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) across its jurisdiction with a series of awareness programmes aimed at promoting safe behaviour at railway […]

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Monsoon safety: ECoR deploys watchmen along critical points

Bhubaneswar, June 8: With the onset of the monsoon season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a Special Safety Drive on “Monsoon Precautions” from 10th June to 25th September 2026 across Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Rayagada divisions to ensure safe, reliable and uninterrupted train operations during the rainy season. The drive encompasses intensive inspections, […]

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Odisha Livelihoods Mission, IIT-Bhubaneswar sign MoU to strengthen rural women-led enterprises

Bhubaneswar, June 8: In a significant step towards strengthening rural women-led enterprises, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged on Monday between the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) and IIT Bhubaneswar at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The programme was held in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti […]

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Odisha: Bhadrak DEO staffer in Vigilance net

Bhubaneswar, June 5: Vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested a junior assistant posted at the Bhadrak District Education Office (DEO) for taking bribe of Rs 10,000. Accused Srikanta Kumar Dash has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe of Rs 10,000 from a functionary of a private school in Bhadrak district to process […]

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Odisha emerges as national leader in solar adoption, bags PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards

Bhubaneswar, June 4: Odisha has achieved a historic milestone in the renewable energy sector, securing top national honour – PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards. Recognised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its outstanding performance during the “Month of Solar” campaign held in May 2026, Odisha has established itself as a frontrunner […]

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Odisha Urban Academy Hostel inaugurated

Bhubaneswar, June 3: In a major step towards strengthening institutional capacity and building a future-ready urban governance ecosystem, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Hostel of the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) at Basuaghai in Bhubaneswar. On the occasion, the Annual Training Calendar of the Odisha […]

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PLF performance: Odisha Power Generation Corporation ranks 1st in India 

Bhubaneswar, June 3: The Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC) has secured the 1st position in the state sector for an impressive Plant Load Factor (PLF) performance, demonstrating exceptional operational excellence and reliability in power generation. The key rankings up to May 2026 includes, first among all state sector power generators in India, 10th across […]

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Centre clears Rs 8300.79 crore Rameshwar-Konark-Paradeep new Coastal Highway project in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, June 3: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the construction of new coastal Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in Odisha under two packages with a combined total length of 160.18 km and combined total capital cost of Rs 8300.79 crore. […]

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Odisha: Vice Chancellors’ conference in Bhubaneswar concludes

Bhubaneswar, June 1: Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, on Monday called upon Vice-Chancellors across the State to take proactive measures to protect university land from encroachment, stressing that safeguarding institutional assets was essential for the long-term growth and development of higher education institutions. Speaking at the valedictory session of the two-day Conference of Vice-Chancellors of […]

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