Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Odisha High Court questions arbitrary Rs 10,000 pollution challan, seeks transport authorities' response. Case highlights enforcement overreach under Motor Vehicles Act. Read details.
Chandigarh Administration directs cab aggregators to comply with new 2025 fare structure, ending exploitative practices. Read the full details of the STA's decisive meeting.
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.
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.
The month-long 'Youth Against Drugs' campaign in Mohali concluded with a walkathon led by High Court and Sessions judges. Learn about the initiative's impact and key participants.
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.
Bengaluru's new transport authority, BMLTA, faces irrelevance as key decisions are kept outside its purview. Discover the implications for the city's traffic woes. Read more.
Chandigarh's State Transport Authority has digitized 21 key services, including registration & RC transfers, via the VAHAN portal, slashing daily office visits from 300 to just 30. Learn how this e-governance move boosts ease of doing business.
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
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.
Odisha govt enforces stricter driver norms & forms high-level committee for Ama Bus safety after 11 accident deaths. New training, incentives & daily checks announced. #Odisha #PublicSafety
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.
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.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel addressed GSRTC drivers, stating government's reputation hinges on their service. 3084 drivers and 1658 helpers received appointment letters. Fare hike of 3% also announced.
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.
Facing delays in new bus procurement, Tamil Nadu permits state transport corporations to rent private buses. Unions fear higher costs and systemic dependence. Read the full analysis.
The omission of two senior IPS officers from Odisha's promotion list has stirred speculation. Despite eligibility, ADG-rank officers Sanjeeb Panda and Yeshwant Jethwa were excluded. Read the full story.
Three Odisha state PSUs in the agriculture sector paid a total dividend of Rs 6.39 crore to the government. The funds were handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Read the full story for details.
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.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
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 cabinet approves ordinance for uniform reservation in teacher recruitment across state universities, replacing department-wise system. Move aims for equity & transparency. Read details.
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.
Odisha's State Transport Authority clarifies the 'no PUC, no fuel' mandate, stating it targets only rule violators. A 15-day awareness drive is planned. Get details on e-challan links and genuine PUC centers.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Delhi's free bus travel scheme for women sees over 2 crore monthly rides in 2025. New Pink Saheli Smart Cards to replace tickets soon. Explore the data and impact.