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.
Residents near Rani Jhari in Chikkamagaluru protest the forest department's Rs 30 entry fee proposal, citing lack of basic amenities like roads and water. They demand infrastructure improvements first.
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.
UPSRTC's 'Citizen First Initiative' introduces help desks, digital boards & better amenities at 280 bus stations for 55 crore annual passengers. Minister Dayashankar Singh directs upgrade.
Pune railway station's major redevelopment, adding 6 platforms by 2027, aims to ease congestion. But activists question if VIP convenience is prioritising over real passenger issues. Read the full story.
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.
Union Minister inspects Ratu Road Elevated Corridor in Ranchi, directs officials to develop public amenities like parks & gyms in vacant spaces. NHAI to assess feasibility.
Mohali Municipal Corporation faces criticism for using Chandigarh MC's vehicles for tree pruning, citing no money for fuel. Councillors call their own expensive machine a 'white elephant'. Read more.
Residents of Mandi Ahmedgarh feel betrayed as promised municipal upgrades vanish. The dream of a transformed town with better roads and sanitation lies shattered. Read the full story of broken promises.
President Droupadi Murmu's Dec 29 visit to Jamshedpur triggers major road repairs, encroachment removal, and civic improvements, bringing relief to residents after years of neglect.
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.
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.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announces a comprehensive renovation plan for all city markets, including malls. The plan addresses parking, sanitation, and encroachment issues to improve public amenities.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
A ₹18.58 crore community centre in Gurgaon's Sector 14 remains unused for a decade due to lack of electricity and clearances. Residents demand CM's intervention for a firm inauguration date.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
Residents of Pune and Khadki cantonments face civic darkness as merger delay with municipal bodies denies them voting rights. No elections since 2021, no clarity from authorities.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation's F&CC-approved projects, from village roads to LED street lights, are underway. Mayor reviews plans aimed at boosting amenities and quality of life. Key updates inside.
A Rajkot resident files an FIR against eight builders for alleged fraud in housing projects, citing lack of basic amenities and document issues. Read the full details of the case.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Western Railway unveils a 1,712 sq ft digital lounge at Mumbai Central, offering co-working, high-speed Wi-Fi, and refreshments. The project targets ₹3.2 crore revenue in 5 years and may be replicated at other stations.
Despite a real estate surge, Vandalur lacks basic amenities like proper roads, drainage, and water. Residents face health hazards from sewage and stray dogs. Read more.
Two crucial toilets at Daltonganj railway station have been unusable for 18 months due to lack of water and electricity. Officials promise action by month-end. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.