Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has directed officials to undertake immediate repairs of roads damaged by heavy rain, flooding and landslides across the state, stressing that road connectivity and quality must not be compromised. Pic Credit: x.com/PWD_Odisha Harichandan issued the directions while chairing a high-level review…
Continue ReadingDy CM Pravati Parida Reviews Visitor Facilities at Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday visited Nandankanan Zoological Park and reviewed the facilities and infrastructure available for tourists at the popular wildlife destination. During her visit, Parida assessed existing visitor amenities and discussed measures to further improve facilities for tourists travelling to Nandankanan from…
Continue ReadingSpecial Gram Sabhas Across Odisha on Gandhi Jayanti; Focus on Grassroots Planning
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Special Gram Sabhas will be held across all Gram Panchayats in Odisha on October 2, marking Gandhi Jayanti, with the state government calling for greater community participation in local development planning. Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik has urged Sarpanchs to…
Continue ReadingOdisha Launches Statewide Innovation Challenge to Tap Grassroots Ideas
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): The Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Odisha Seva First Innovation Challenge (OSFIC), a statewide initiative aimed at identifying innovative ideas and developing practical solutions to challenges faced by people and communities. Pic Credit: x.com/SampadSwainBJP The programme was launched by Startup Odisha under the MSME Department…
Continue ReadingHarichandan Reviews Works Department Projects in Cuttack, Balasore
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…
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