The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha has achieved its highest development spending in five years, recording Rs 8575.61 crore as of March 31, 2026.This marks a significant rise from Rs 6,996.92 crore in 2022–23, reflecting the state’s strong push toward urban transformation.Under the leadership of Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Additional…
“This move will have an impact on supplies available for domestic LPG, but it will be ensured, and it has been ensured that supplies to domestic consumers are not affected,” Sharma said.She went on to state that the decision to temporarily abolish customs duty on the import of certain petrochemicals will also help the industry…
Puri: In yet another incident at the Puri sea, two tourists were rescued by alert lifeguards on Thursday after facing difficulties while bathing in the sea.The first incident occurred in Sector 9 of the sea beach when 45-year-old Narayan Sahu from Berhampur Bada Bazaar suffered an epileptic seizure while bathing. The sudden neurological episode left him…
New Delhi, 4/2: The Delhi High Court on Thursday slammed rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah for a song titled Vol 1, allegedly released in 2006, saying the track and lyrics were in complete disregard of even the minimum standards of civility and directed its removal from online platform. A single bench of Justice…
New Delhi, 2/4: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as the party’s deputy leader in the House, reports PTI citing sources Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal from Punjab is likely to be appointed as the new deputy leader. According to reports, the letter…
Mumbai: After months of buzz and anticipation, fans have finally been treated to the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Maryada Purushottam Rama in ‘Ramayana.’The makers unveiled a special teaser on Thursday, introducing Ranbir as Lord Rama.The teaser for ‘Ramayana: The Introduction’ gives fans a first look at Ranbir in his role. Ravi Dubey and Sai…
Bhubaneswar, April 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought the personal intervention of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to strengthen transport infrastructure in Angul district.In a letter to the CM, Pradhan highlighted the urgent need for widening key roads and constructing bypasses to support increasing coal transportation and the rapid pace of industrial…
Bhubaneswar: High School Certificate (HSC) results will be declared in the first or second week of May, revealed Board of Secondary Education (BSE) President Srikant Tarai today.According to BSE President Srikant Tarai, the valuation process is being carried out without any errors or disputes and is scheduled to be completed today. As of now, answer…
Bhubaneswar: Enforcement of Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) checks will be intensified across Odisha from Thursday.The relaxation granted for PUCC verification ended April 1. From April 2, vehicles without a valid pollution certificate face fines of up to Rs 10,000. Around 1.8 million vehicles in the state are yet to obtain a valid PUCC, according to…
Currently, wildfires are tearing through more than 130 forest areas across Odisha, and it’s spreading fast. Places like Karlapat Sanctuary in Kalahandi South, along with the Mohan, Chitrakonda, Rayagada, and Udayagiri ranges, are getting hit especially hard. Fires have also broken out in Deogarh, Kuchinda, and Muniguda, which threatens wildlife and throws a wrench in…
