Hirakud, 17th Sept 2025: To ensure the smooth conduct of the famous Bishwakarma Puja in Hirakud town, the Hirakud Police have issued a detailed traffic roadmap. In view of the expected crowd on September 17 for the Puja, traffic control will be enforced starting from the Remed Chhak area. Key Traffic Arrangements: One-way traffic will be implemented for entering and exiting the city. For visiting…
IRB Soldier Dies of Heart Attack in Duty
Koraput:17th Sept 2025: In a tragic incident, Surjyakant Nayak, a dedicated soldier of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) of Odisha Police, passed away due to a heart attack while serving in Koraput. Nayak, known for his commitment and discipline, had been an active member of the battalion for several years, contributing significantly to local law enforcement and public safety. Colleagues and senior officers expressed deep…
Amul GOLD Announces Reduction in Milk Prices
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: The price of milk used in every household will decrease, as per a decision taken in the GST Council meeting. Packaged milk will be exempted from 5Percent GST. Once this decision comes into effect, the prices of milk from Amul and Mother Dairy will reduce. The price of milk is expected to drop byRs3 to Rs4 per liter. This new price will be effective…
Government Grants Approval for New Bhubaneswar Development
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: In the 26th Cabinet meeting of the state government, five proposals from five departments were approved. The ‘New City Development’ plan was approved to create a modern and inclusive urban center. The New Bhubaneswar project will be developed in the areas of Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. The project will be implemented over approximately 800 acres of land. It will be developed as a multi-economic growth zone…
Deputy CM Pravati Parida Explains Who Is Excluded from Subhadra Yojana
Bhubaneswar:17th Sept 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has revealed key information regarding the beneficiaries who were excluded from the “Subhadra Yojana” — the flagship cash assistance scheme recently launched by the Odisha government. As per data from the Health Department, beneficiaries have been excluded on several grounds: 15,984 beneficiaries were removed from the list as they were found to be deceased. 1,805 individuals, who…
Tata Power Introduces Multiple Customer Touchpoints Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar,17th Sept 2025: Electricity in Odisha is no longer just a utility – it has transformed into a customer-centric service experience. Under the leadership of Tata Power, Odisha’s discoms — TPCODL, TPSODL, TPNODL, and TPWODL — have revolutionized customer service in the power distribution sector. These discoms, which serve nearly 10 million consumers across the state, are now recognized for building one of the most…
CII PaperTech 2025: Driving Sustainability and Innovation in Paper Sector
Hyderabad (17 September 2025) — The 19th edition of CII PaperTech, a flagship conference advancing energy efficiency in India’s pulp & paper sector, will be held on 16th & 17th September 2025 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). Themed “Make Indian Pulp & Paper Industry World Class”, the event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for elevating the sector to…
Bapuji Senior Citizens’ Forum Holds Identity Card Distribution Ceremony
Rasulpur, 17th Sept 2025: An Identity Card Distribution Ceremony was held by the Bapuji Senior Citizens’ Forum on Tuesday at the Rasulpur Block Conference Hall, under the chairmanship of Forum President Jaladhara Sahu. The event was inaugurated by Jajpur Additional Superintendent of Police, Sita Kantha Kanungo. Block Development Officer (BDO) Satyananda Dash graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Rashmiranjan Pashayat, in-charge of Madhuban…
Odisha Aims for 70Percent Electric Vehicle Adoption by 2036
Bhubaneswar ,17th Sept 2025: The Odisha Transport Department has issued a draft of the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, aiming to drastically increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state over the coming years. Key Targets: 50Percent EV adoption across all vehicle types by 2030 70PercentEV adoption by 2036 80Percent EV adoption by 2047 Incentives for EV Buyers: Government to offer incentives ranging…
Odisha’s New Recruitment Policy: Exam Fee Compulsory Even for Absentees
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: Odisha Approves Revised Rules on Exam Fee Payment and Refund In a move aimed at reducing the number of non-serious candidates applying for government jobs, the Odisha government has revised its exam fee policy for recruitment examinations. The 2022 exemption rule for exam fees has been cancelled. From now on, only SC/ST and persons with disabilities (PwD) will continue to receive exemption…