Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are set for a major transition in household energy use, as authorities push for widespread adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) under the City Gas Distribution network. Ambitious Household Coverage In Bhubaneswar, the target is to provide 1.25 lakh household connections, with around 19,000 homes already connected. Meanwhile, Cuttack has made…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has officially launched the first phase of Census 2027, introducing a major digital reform through a Self-Enumeration portal that allows citizens to submit their details online. The initiative, rolled out under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, marks the beginning of the Houselisting and Housing Census, with select…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a public advisory directing all government and private offices, institutions, and public sector units within its jurisdiction to ensure safe drinking water availability during the summer season. Focus on Public Health and Hygiene Authorities have urged establishments to: Maintain a clean and regulated drinking water system Ensure…
Bhubaneswar: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that an outlay of ₹1,938 crore has been allocated for the Khurda Road–Balangir railway line project in the 2025–26 financial year. Responding to a query by Subhasish Khuntia, the minister said the total project cost has risen to ₹5,089 crore, out of which ₹4,311…
Bhubaneswar: Two years after the construction of the permanent building for Biswanath Pandit Central Library began, the project remains incomplete, triggering dissatisfaction among students and regular readers. Project Delays and Shifting Timeline The library, considered the largest in Cuttack, was originally located in Khannagar. The building was demolished in 2021 by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation…
Bhubaneswar/Mumbai: The Government of Odisha has initiated a comprehensive revision of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD), aiming to enhance urban infrastructure and improve connectivity around the city’s railway station. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Assembly that the redesign is necessitated by ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique outreach initiative, Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation has launched redesigned premium milk packets to promote awareness about the upcoming census exercise. The new packaging features the official Census logo along with a public awareness message, and was inaugurated by the Director of Census Operations as part of efforts to encourage…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has directed households in areas with existing piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to switch from LPG, warning that LPG supply could be discontinued within three months for those who fail to comply. The order applies to residential areas where PNG networks are already operational. Officials said the move is aimed…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has approved an expanded version of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore over 10 years starting FY 2026–27, aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity across underserved areas. Under the revised scheme, the government plans to develop 100 new airports from unserved airstrips,…
With the commissioning of the state of the art surgical robotic system, AIIMS Bhubaneswar becomes the first government institution in Odisha with a comprehensive robotic surgery program The new liver transplant facility is a step forward for a noble cause, fully in sync with the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister on organ donation: Shri…