IPS officer Ananya Awasthi becomes Odisha’s first woman ADC 

Bhubaneswar, May 31: Ananya Awasthi, a 2022-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor, making her the first woman to serve in the prestigious position in Odisha. Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati appointed her as his ADC on Sunday at the Lok Bhavan. A formal induction ceremony was held at […]

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Odisha: H&UD Department’s Special Camp Court disposes of 142 ODA cases 

Bhubaneswar, May 30: The Special Camp Court on Saturday disposed of as many as 142 cases registered under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. In a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring speedy justice and enhancing citizen-centric governance, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department organised the Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. […]

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Odisha Govt, ADB advance transformative urban mobility agenda for BCPPER Region

Bhubaneswar, May 30: In a significant step towards building a sustainable, integrated and future-ready mobility ecosystem, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department on Saturday reviewed the progress of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported Technical Assistance Programme for preparation of a Comprehensive Regional Mobility Plan (CRMP) for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) and a State-wide […]

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Odisha: Vigilance arrests Cooperative official in Rs 33.81 lakh fraud case in Angul 

Bhubaneswar, May 30: In a major crackdown on financial irregularities within cooperative banking institutions, Vigilance sleuths on Saturday arrested a cooperative official for misappropriation of Government funds amounting Rs 33,80,963. The accused, identified as Patitapaban Majhi, is currently serving as the Banking Assistant at the Angul United Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. headquarters in Angul. Majhi […]

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Odisha Govt announces Rs 1.8 crore grant for Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur 

Bhubaneswar, May 30: In a major decision, the Odisha Government announced financial assistance of Rs 1.8 crore for Sital Sasthi celebrations in Sambalpur district, said an official release on Saturday. According to the release, the decision was taken as per the direction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The allocation will be used for preparations […]

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Odisha signs MoU with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions to bring substrate manufacturing technology to India

Bhubaneswar, May 29: The Odisha Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with tech giant Intel and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) to bring next-generation chip manufacturing technology to India. Union Minister of Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw; along with Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi; CEO, Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, and other dignitaries, […]

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Yuva Sangam Tour: Odisha Governor interacts with Gujarat Student delegation 

Bhubaneswar, May 29: Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has interacted with the student delegation at the Lok Bhavan here. For the context, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is conducting Yuva Sangam Phase VI. As part of the programme, as many as 39 students from Gujarat under the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha […]

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CBI files first chargesheet in Reliance ADA Group cases 

Mumbai, May 29: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed the first chargesheet in RC0742025E0005 (one of the Reliance ADA Group cases) before the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai, against 16 accused persons, including Reliance Communications Limited, five senior executives of the company, and Ten bank officials of the State Bank of […]

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Odisha Govt confirms 3 heatstroke deaths

Bhubaneswar, May 22: The Odisha Government on Friday confirmed three heatstroke deaths as the State continues to reel under the blistering hot conditions. “The State has recorded 16 alleged heat wave-related deaths so far this season. However, after post-mortem it has been confirmed that three persons have died due to heatstroke,” said Special Relief Commissioner […]

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Odisha: H&UD Dept introduces fuel-saving measures, officers to car-pool 

Bhubaneswar, May 16: In view of the prevailing global economic uncertainty and the evolving international situation, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued an important advisory promoting prudent and conscious use of government resources, particularly official vehicles and fuel consumption. The move came after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for sustainable resource […]

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