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

30/05/202631/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

29/05/202630/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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, […]

Odisha Govt confirms 3 heatstroke deaths

22/05/202630/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

After Jabalpur boat capsize, Odisha mandates strict enforcement of Inland Water Boat Safety

03/05/202605/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

Odisha Govt clears 18 industrial projects worth Rs 3,877.14 crore, to create 7,565 jobs

21/04/202630/04/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 21: The Odisha Government on Tuesday approved 18 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 3,877.14 crore, with a potential to generate 7,565 jobs. The projects were approved at the 146th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. These projects will come across […]

Kharif Paddy Procurement: Odisha Govt implements Aadhaar-based payment system for farmers

03/01/202605/01/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, January 3: The paddy procurement process has commenced in 18 districts of the State during this Kharif season. A total of 2,71,318 number of farmers have been able to sell paddy at their nearest Mandis. Out of which payment has been successfully credited to 1,85,820 number of farmers. So far, an amount of Rs […]

Odisha creates Internal Audit Wings in 10 more Govt departments to further strengthen fiscal discipline

14/10/202524/10/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, October 14: In a bid to further strengthen the internal audit in State Government departments, the Finance Department has created internal audit wings in 10 more departments. The Finance Department on October 9 has created internal audit wings in 10 more departments with 85 audit personnel by rationally bifurcating the present sanctioned strength of […]

Odisha Govt Issues New SOP for Part Plot Registrations

13/10/202525/10/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, October 13: The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the registration of part plots across the State. The SOP aims to ensure uniformity, transparency, and ease of living for the public by superseding all previous guidelines. The move addresses inconsistencies among Registering Officers and provides […]

Odisha Govt reshuffles 17 IPS officers, eight districts get new SPs; Check details

21/08/202501/09/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Odisha Government on Thursday initiated a major reshuffle of Indian Police Service (IPS) and Odisha Police Service (OPS) officers, with 18 officers being transfered and receiving new assignments across the State. According to a Home Department notification, Dr Santosh Bala, a 1995-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director, […]

Odisha: KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta deposes before probe panel over Nepalese student’s death

21/02/202525/02/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, February 21: KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta on Friday appeared before the Odisha Government’s high-level committee in connection with the alleged suicide of a girl student from Nepal and subsequent action against other Nepalese pupils. The Odisha Government’s Higher Education Department on Thursday summoned Samanta to appear before the high-level committee at 6.30 PM at […]