Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Works, Law and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Wednesday reviewed the progress of major infrastructure projects under the Works Department in the Cuttack and Balasore divisions, directing officials to remove bottlenecks and adhere to construction timelines. The review covered a range of ongoing road, bridge…
Continue ReadingOdisha CEO RS Gopalan Seeks Voluntary Retirement
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan has applied for voluntary retirement from government service, citing health and personal reasons, official sources said. Gopalan, a 2001-batch IAS officer, has been serving as Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer for nearly two years. He is also holding the additional…
Continue ReadingAhead of Navratri, Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Shikhar Chandi Temple Development
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): With Navratri approaching, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing development and beautification works at the historic Shikhar Chandi Temple in Bhubaneswar, directing officials to speed up the remaining works ahead of the festive season. The review focused on ensuring better infrastructure and…
Continue ReadingOdisha Clears INR 22,634-Crore Sovereign AI Infrastructure Project by SentraForge AI
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha has approved a proposed ₹22,634-crore sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project by SentraForge AI, marking a major investment in the state’s emerging technology and high-performance computing ecosystem. The project was cleared by the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) at its 46th meeting, chaired by Chief Minister…
Continue ReadingOdisha Poll Panel Begins Groundwork For 2027 Panchayat, Urban Elections
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Odisha State Election Commission has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections, organising a state-level training programme for officials involved in the electoral process. The training programme was held under the chairmanship of State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi, with senior…
Continue ReadingCAG Flags Land Management Gaps In Odisha, 12,393 Acres Of Industrial Land Remain Unused
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged significant shortcomings in Odisha’s land management, including the non-utilisation of thousands of acres allotted for industrial and allied activities. Representational Image A performance audit covering eight districts found that 12,393.651 acres of land allotted between 1981…
Continue Reading79 LPG Cylinders Seized Near Bhubaneswar Over Suspected Illegal Transportation
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has seized 79 LPG cylinders and two vehicles during a crackdown on suspected illegal transportation of cooking gas on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Representational Image The seizure was made in the Hanspal-Naharkanta area after officials received information about the…
Continue ReadingOdisha Bandh Sees Limited Impact In Bhubaneswar, Protesters Detained At Master Canteen
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The 12-hour Odisha Bandh called by the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) had limited impact in the state capital on Wednesday, with traffic movement, shops, markets and government offices largely functioning as normal. Bhubaneswar DCP Saravana Vivek M said the overall situation in the city remained…
Continue ReadingRescued Orangutans Adapting Well To Odisha Climate, DNA Tests To Trace Origin
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): The rescued orangutans housed in Odisha are reportedly adapting well to the state’s climatic conditions, with their health showing signs of improvement, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia said on Wednesday. Representational Image The Minister said the animals are under round-the-clock observation and are…
Continue ReadingThe SCSp Explained Without the Legal Language
Mindaugas Suklevicius – Founder and Fund Manager at HF Quarters Luxembourg is Europe’s largest fund centre, and its Special Limited Partnership, or SCSp, has become a familiar structure for private equity and other alternative investment managers raising capital from institutional investors. For investors seeing an SCSp for the first time,…
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