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Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in completion of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), marking a significant milestone in the state’s urban development journey. Since the launch of PMAY-U 2.0 in September 2024, Odisha has recorded impressive progress in providing affordable housing to urban beneficiaries. Between March 2025 and March 2026, the state consistently retained the number one position in the country in house completion performance, reinforcing its commitment to the vision of ‘Housing for All’. According to official data, a total of 24,625 houses have been sanctioned under the scheme in the state. Of these, 23,464 sites have already been geo-tagged, enabling faster monitoring and execution of projects.

PMAY-U 2.0: Odisha tops in affordable urban housing’

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in completion of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), marking a significant milestone in the state’s urban development journey. Since the launch of PMAY-U 2.0 in September 2024, Odisha...

Monsoon Preparedness: MEET 24-hr deadline for sludge removal, says BMC

Monsoon Preparedness: MEET 24-hr deadline for sludge removal, says BMC

Bhubaneswar: Sludge removed from drains must be cleared from roadsides within 24 hours to avoid inconvenience to residents and traffic disruptions, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Chanchal Rana directed officials during a high-level monsoon preparedness meeting at Ekamra Hall Friday. Chairing the meeting, BMC Mayor...

Anu Garg

OPF seeks probe into CHSE e-valuation irregularities

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Parents’ Federation (OPF) has demanded a high-level inquiry into alleged irregularities in the CHSE Odisha Plus II examinations e-valuation contract. In a letter to Chief Secretary Anu Garg, the federation president alleged that the CHSE awarded the digital evaluation work of nearly...

SSEPD secretary

Intensify field supervision for social welfare: SSEPD Secretary

Bhubaneswar: Intensify field-level supervision, conduct regular awareness and outreach camps, improve inter-departmental coordination, and ensure quality and time-bound implementation of all departmental programmes, ordered the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar Vashishth to District Social Security...

Finn Allen

IPL 2026: KKR hammer DC by eight wickets

New Delhi: Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL Friday. Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in...

IPL 2026 Toss: KKR opt to bowl against DC

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match Friday. KKR are unchanged from their last game, while DC made two changes bringing in Mukesh Kumar and Vipraj Nigam in...

 

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