HC Seeks Reply on Rs 10,000 Pollution Fine Challenge
Odisha High Court questions arbitrary Rs 10,000 pollution challan, seeks transport authorities' response. Case highlights enforcement overreach under Motor Vehicles Act. Read details.
Odisha High Court questions arbitrary Rs 10,000 pollution challan, seeks transport authorities' response. Case highlights enforcement overreach under Motor Vehicles Act. Read details.
Delhi's MCD ends annual renewal for school health & building safety certificates, aligning with Delhi govt's 3-year validity. Also approves outsourcing gardeners for park maintenance.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan intervenes over alarming air pollution in Odisha's Angul-Talcher. He writes to ministers, proposes strict measures for a long-term solution. Read more.
BJD student & youth wings staged a massive protest in Bhubaneswar demanding withdrawal of the PUCC policy. They allege public harassment over fines & fuel denial. Govt defends move as anti-pollution step. Read the full story.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi launches instant digital issuance of birth and death certificates, eliminating delays and middlemen. Read how this reform eases public burden.
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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Odisha govt bans construction from 6 PM to 10 AM & halts all demolition in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack to control dust pollution. Strict penalties for violations. Read more.
Orissa High Court demands state govt's affidavit on controversial fuel denial rule for vehicles without PUCC. Hearing in 3 weeks. Read the full legal challenge details.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Balasore district imposes 7-day restrictions on construction, truck movement & waste burning as AQI turns 'very poor'. Officials warn of legal action for violations. Learn more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces plan to install air purifiers at major city locations. Mayor urges residents to reduce vehicle use for cleaner air.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Supreme Court directs UP authorities to expedite completion & occupancy certificates for Amrapali projects, asks them not to insist on missing documents. A committee formed to streamline the process for thousands of waiting homebuyers.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi is launching a digital system to email birth and death certificates, saving time and reducing campus overcrowding. Learn how this initiative will benefit thousands.
Odisha transport department introduces a free green sticker system from January 10 to indicate valid PUCC, aiding enforcement of 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule from April 1. Learn details.
Odisha transport dept rolls out AI-powered geofencing for emission centres to ensure physical checks, stopping fake PUCCs. 42 centres already penalised. Read more.
Odisha govt extends deadline for mandatory Pollution Certificates to March 31. 'No PUCC, No Petrol' rule to be strictly enforced from April 1. Get your vehicle tested now to avoid fines.
Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline to March 31. Strict 'No PUCC, No Petrol' enforcement starts April 1. Get your pollution certificate now to avoid fines up to Rs 20,000.
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Delhi makes PUCC check mandatory for fuel and BS6 norm for entry permanent to fight pollution. AQI hits 390. Rs 100 crore for water bodies, e-waste park approved.
Odisha govt cancels 42 fake pollution test centre licences after fraud probe. Additional Transport Commissioner Deeptiranjan Patra files cyber police complaint. Vehicle owners can report issues on toll-free 18003451073.
Delhi govt's intensified GRAP enforcement sees 28 goods buses impounded and nearly 4,000 challans in a day. Action also taken against faulty PUC centres. Read the full report.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.