IDCO On High Gear
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) has shifted into high gear under the leadership of Shrimati Usha Padhee, who recently assumed charge as Chairperson. In a move that has significantly bolstered investor confidence, the state-run PSU is aggressively fast-tracking land allotment processes and resolving long-standing infrastructure bottlenecks that have previously hindered industrial growth. Since taking the helm, Shrimati...
Naveen Plea To Nirmala
Bhubaneswar: Shri Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly has reached out Union Finance Minister Shrimati Nirmala Sitharaman regarding a harrowing incident in the Keonjhar district. In a formal letter dated 2 May, 2026 Shri Patnaik detailed out plight of Shri Jitu Munda, a tribal citizen who was reportedly forced to exhume his sister's skeletal remains...
Jharsuguda Digitizes Anganwadi Services
Jharsuguda: District Collector Shri Kunal Motiram Chavan has introduced a mandatory Face Recognition System (FRS) across all Anganwadi centers to modernize the monitoring of rural welfare programs. This digital shift is designed to eliminate manual errors and ensure the physical presence of both workers and beneficiaries, thereby creating a more accountable and transparent delivery system for government services. By...
LPG Hike Impacts Hospitality
Bhubaneswar: The price of commercial LPG has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2014, fundamentally altering the economic landscape of Odisha. In early 2014, a 19 kg commercial cylinder was priced at approximately 1,241. Following a series of volatile market adjustments and a massive single-day surge in May 2026, the price has climbed to over 3,000, marking an increase of...
State Salutes Labour Force
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Labour Day, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi attended a state-level ceremony held at the OUAT Agriculture Education Sadan premises. Paying rich tributes to the working class, the Chief Minister lauded their tireless efforts and sacrifices, describing them as the true builders of human civilization. Highlighting the state’s commitment to the welfare of labourers,...
Anugraha Das; New DGCA
New Delhi: Shri Anugraha Narayana Das, a distinguished officer of the 1991 batch of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, has officially taken over as the Controller General of Defence Accounts on May 1, 2026. This appointment marks a significant milestone for the Odia community, as he brings over thirty years of specialized expertise in public service and defence financial...
ACS Padhee Guides Team Indore
Bhubaneswar: Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Shrimati Usha Padhee hosted a high-level delegation from the Indore Municipal Corporation at Unnati Bhawan to discuss the successful scaling of Odisha’s urban water reforms. The consultation provided a platform for Indore’s Municipal Commissioner, Shri Kshitij Singhal, and his team to engage directly with Smt. Usha Padhee regarding...
India-Mauritius Renewable Energy Talks
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting held at Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan in New Delhi, Shri Santosh Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), met with H.E. Mrs. Sheilabai Bappoo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to India. The primary objective of the meeting was to explore new avenues for bilateral cooperation in the renewable...
Move On Last Mile Connect
Rayagada: Odisha witnessed a significant boost to its rural infrastructure and agricultural framework today as Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chavan and Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a comprehensive Rural Road Plan. The visit served as a platform for major financial commitments aimed at accelerating regional development and improving the quality of life for residents. During the event,...
New Secretary; Defence Finance
New Delhi: Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on 1 May 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi and a law graduate,...