New Odisha Age

Raksha Mantri Commissions ICGS Samudra Pratap, India’s First Indigenously Designed Pollution Control Vessel

Bhubaneswar, India: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa on January 05, 2026. The commissioning marks a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and maritime capability development. With over 60…

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Orissa High Court Seeks State’s Response on ‘No PUCC, No Fuel’ Policy

Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government over its decision to deny petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and sought the state’s response within two weeks. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice…

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Odisha Finalises 24 New NACs, Issues Draft Notification for 5 Municipalities

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has finalised the establishment of 24 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across 14 districts and has also issued draft notifications for five new Municipalities, marking a significant step towards strengthening urban governance and planned urbanisation in the state. Officials said the initiative is aimed at extending formal civic administration to rapidly…

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