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BMC tables Rs 1,050 crore Budget

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday presented a Rs 1,050 crore Budget for the 2026–27 financial year, focusing on infrastructure development, sanitation and revenue augmentation. The Budget was tabled by BMC Commissioner Chanchal Rana in the presence of Deputy Mayor Manjulata Kanhar and other...

Cuttack gang rape case-Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

One-day training on AI for Works department officials

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards embracing emerging technologies, the Works department organised a one-day training programme on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its officers and staff under the guidance of Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan at Lok Seva Bhawan here...

Odisha government

Blueprint for progressive Odisha: Rs 200 crore for urban growth

Bhubaneswar: Emphasising planned urban growth, the Odisha government has earmarked a Rs 200 crore corpus in the recent state Budget to build sustainable urban ecosystems. Urbanisation is inevitable, but unplanned growth can be avoided through timely planning, said Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna...

Hoarding tragedy

Hoarding tragedy: Kin, locals demand justice

Bhubaneswar: A day after a hoarding board collapsed during a nor-wester, claiming two lives at Aiginia Square near Durga Mandap, family members of the deceased and local residents staged a protest at the spot Wednesday, demanding justice and action against those responsible. The protesters blocked...

MBA meeting

Mahanadi activists seek clarity on tribunal visit

Bhubaneswar: The Mahanadi Bachao Andolan (MBA) Wednesday questioned the purpose of the proposed five-day visit of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal to Odisha, asking whether it would yield any tangible benefit for the state. A fact-finding team will visit the affected areas February 27 to...

Railways’ special trains to ease festive rush

Railways’ special trains to ease festive rush

Bhubaneswar: In view of the heavy passenger rush for the upcoming Holi and Dola Yatra, Indian Railways has announced a slew of additional Holi special trains to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers. Special services have been introduced to cater to the rising demand...

BALADEVJEW

Rs 1 crore for chariot of Lord Baladevjew

Bhubaneswar: The state government Wednesday approved a special financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the construction of a new chariot for the Rath Yatra of Lord Baladevjew in Kendrapara district. A directive in this regard has been issued by the Law department through an...

Anu Garg

PM-RAHAT in Odisha soon

Bhubaneswar: The state government is all set to roll out PM-RAHAT (Pradhan Mantri-Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment), a Central scheme aimed at ensuring cashless medical care for road accident victims, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg chairing a high-level meeting in this regard Wednesday....

Paddy procurement

Token validity for paddy procurement extended

Bhubaneswar: The state government Wednesday announced a 15-day extension of token validity to help farmers who have registered for paddy procurement. In a video message, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said that the state government has procured 63,65,000 metric tonnes...

West Benga SIR officials thrashed on child-lifter suspicion

West Benga SIR officials thrashed on child-lifter suspicion

Jaleswar: Two poll officials on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duty in West Bengal were brutally assaulted by villagers at Rajnagar village under this block, and Raibania police limits in Balasore district on suspicion of being child lifters, sources said Wednesday. The two officials, Sumit Hazra...

 

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