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Bhubaneswar, May 5: In a proactive and citizen-centric initiative, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure robust preparedness for the upcoming Monsoon-2026. The SOP has been issued under the direction of H& UD Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, with […]
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Bhubaneswar, May 3: In the wake of the recent cruise capsize incident in Jabalpur that raised serious concerns over safety protocols, Odisha Government on Sunday directed strict enforcement of Inland Water Boat Safety in the State. A high-level meeting on the safety and security of boats plying in Odisha’s inland waters was convened under the […]
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Bhubaneswar, May 2: The World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, has extended the deadline for submission of online applications for admissions to its 202627 academic session until May 15, offering aspiring candidates across India an extended opportunity to take a decisive step toward industry-ready careers. The online entrance examination for the admissions to the courses is […]
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Balangir, May 2: In a bid to curb labour trafficking and prevent workers from being pushed into bonded labour, Balangir police on Friday organised a bike rally across key parts of the district to raise awareness and promote safe migration practices. Organised as part of International Labour Day, the rally under the leadership of Balangir […]
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Bhubaneswar, April 30: In a significant step towards accelerating urban transformation, the Housing & Urban Development Department organised a high-level consultation with the National Housing Bank (NHB), Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), and leading Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) to develop and finance bankable urban projects across the State. The meeting was chaired by the […]
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Bhubaneswar, April 30: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has undertaken temporary augmentation of additional coaches in several trains originating from Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur to cater to the increased passenger demand during the summer season. As part of this initiative, KSR Bengaluru- Prashanti Express (Train No. 18463) will be augmented with one additional 3rd AC coach […]
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Bhubaneswar, April 28: Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Secretary Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav visited the International Rice Research Institute – South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, on April 27 and 28, to strengthen collaboration on sustainable rice systems, digital agriculture, and value chain development. Dr. Vikas Kumar Singh, Interim Director, ISARC, along with senior scientists and team […]
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Bhubaneswar, April 28: In a decisive step towards ensuring water sustainability and advancing a circular economy in urban development, the Government of Odisha has notified the “Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water (TUW) of Urban Odisha, 2026.” The policy provides a comprehensive roadmap to transform used water from a waste by-product into a valuable […]
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Cuttack, April 28: The Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday organised “Patha Utsav” on the road in front of Barabati Stadium, transforming a key stretch of the silver city into a lively hub of culture, fitness and community engagement. The event was held from 6 AM to 9 AM and witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens […]
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Bhubaneswar, April 28: In a continued effort to enhance passenger safety, comfort, and travel experience, East Coast Railway has successfully completed the upgradation of Train No. 18403/18404 Bhubaneswar–Dhanbad–Bhubaneswar Express to modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches with the induction of the second LHB rake, said an official release on Tuesday. According to an ECoR release, […]
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