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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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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Odisha Governor calls for globally competitive universities rooted in Indian values at VC meet

Bhubaneswar, May 31: Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday called upon universities in Odisha to evolve into globally competitive, socially responsible and technologically advanced institutions while remaining deeply rooted in Indian values. He emphasised that higher education institutions must play a pivotal role in building an Atmanirbhar Bharat and preparing the State for future […]

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Odisha: Talk explores role of Punjabis in the making of Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 31: The significant contribution of the Punjabi community to the making of Bhubaneswar was highlighted in a talk by noted researcher and heritage enthusiast, Anil Dhir at Café 16, Satyanagar, as part of the “Ekamra Talkies” series jointly organized by Bakul Foundation and Café 16. Welcoming the audience, Bakul Foundation founder Sujit Mahapatra […]

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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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