Bhubaneswar, 5 October 2026: Every reform on paper becomes a roof over someone’s head, and on World Habitat Day, the nation recognised that impact in Odisha. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, has conferred Special Recognition on Odisha as the “State with Highest number of Reforms achieved in PMAY-U 2.0” under…
National, October 05, 2026: Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have renewed their Lubricants Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partnership for a further period of five years, continuing their long-standing association and strengthening collaboration between the two organisations. A formal agreement signing ceremony was organised at the Company’s Hisar…
SUBARNAPUR — Today, the new Collector & District Magistrate took charge in Subarnapur. The state government has appointed Debashis Singh IAS (SCS -2015) as the Collector & District Magistrate of Subarnapur. He formally took charge from the ADM (Rev.) cum in – charge Collector Rajendra Majhi on Monday. The post of Collector & District Magistrate…
Today, i.e., on 05.10.2026, a short while ago, Shaikh Rayaz Alli, Headmaster of a Govt. UP School under Balipatna Block, Dist-Khordha has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking a bribe of Rs.15,000/- from his predecessor ( Ex- Headmaster of the School) towards reimbursement of the expenditure incurred by the former headmaster under…
New Delhi: Odisha topped the country in municipal housing reforms on Monday, picking up a Special Recognition Award from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at the national PMAY-U Awards 2026. Odishabusiness directory The honor reflects the state’s performance in implementing the highest number of structural overhauls under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous searches at 10 locations linked to Arabinda Mohanty, Executive Engineer of Betanoti R&B Sub-Division under Baripada R&B Division in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. During the searches conducted so far, Vigilance officials have unearthed two multi-storeyed buildings, a…
Today i.e 05.10.2026, a short while ago, Niranjan Singh Revenue Inspector (RI), Keshari Nagar Circle, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking a bribe of Rs.5,000/- from an applicant to process and forward the enquiry report for facilitating issuance of legal heir certificate in his favour following his death of…
Swiss President Guy Parmelin advances bilateral trade in India.Swiss President Guy Parmelin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on Monday to advance India Switzerland bilateral talks. This crucial state visit highlights growing economic collaboration and mutual diplomatic respect between both nations. Parmelin described his current diplomatic mission as a strong foundation for expanding…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik Sunday condemned the alleged “murderous attack” on former MLA and senior party leader Pranab Kumar Balabantaray, questioning whether the state is being ruled by the law or by goondas or criminals.“There are deadly attacks on public representatives in broad daylight, the…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are scheduled to undertake a one-day visit to Odisha on Tuesday.During their visit, the two are expected to visit the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility at Sunabeda in Koraput district and review various ongoing activities.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will also remain present…
