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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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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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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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Bhubaneswar, May 9: The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) has achieved a major milestone in urban service delivery by ensuring 100% household water supply coverage across all 29 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under its jurisdiction. The achievement and future infrastructure roadmap of the corporation were reviewed during a recent high-level meeting chaired by Housing & […]
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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, December 23: Housing, being a fundamental human need and a key enabler of inclusive urban development, has assumed renewed importance in the context of rapid urbanisation across the country. While the Government of India continues to prioritise “Housing for All”, States are facing growing challenges related to land availability, housing supply, and financing. The […]
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Bhubaneswar, August 22: The second phase of Zero Accident Day (ZAD) campaign will be launched in Keonjhar district. The district, identified as one of Odisha’s major accident hotspots, has also been recognized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and IIT Madras as part of the Top 100 Districts for Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions […]
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Bhubaneswar, February 11: Commerce and Transport Secretary Usha Padhee on Tuesday directed officials to focus on proactive accident preventive measures like black spot rectification, implementation of the Intelligent Enforcement Management System (IEMS), and compliance with the guidelines of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (SCCoRS). Padhee chaired a review meeting at Kharabela Bhawan to […]
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Bhubaneswar, December 16: After completion of Central deputation, 1996-batch IAS officer Usha Padhee returned to Odisha. She has been appointed as Principal Secretary of the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, said an official release on Friday. According to a General Administration and Public Grievance Department notification, Padhee has also been assigned additional charge of […]
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