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Odisha targets 40 percent urbanisation by 2036, CM launches electric bus service

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated the National Urban Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar, outlining the state’s ambitious urban development agenda, including a target to increase urbanisation from the current 17 per cent to 40 per cent by 2036 and build a
500-billion economy.
The Chief Minister also launched 26 electric bus services under the PM E-Bus Sewa scheme, announcing plans to expand the state’s public transport network with additional electric buses and extend the Ama Bus service to nine more cities.
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SC issues notice to former Meghalaya minister, two other in teacher recruitment scam

03 Nov 2026 | 12:27 AM

Shillong, Nov 2 (UNI) The Supreme Court has issued notices to former Meghalaya Education Minister Dr Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh and two retired senior bureaucrats after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenged the Meghalaya High Court’s decision to quash criminal proceedings against them in the infamous 2008 lower primary school teachers’ recruitment scam, an official said on Monday.

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West Bengal Human Rights Commission admits CPI(M) complaint over attacks on book stalls during Durga Puja

03 Nov 2026 | 12:22 AM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (UNI) The West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) has admitted a complaint filed by the CPI(M) over alleged incidents of physical assaults, vandalism and arson targeting party book stalls and their staff during Durga Puja across the state.

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Odisha land acquisition officer held while taking Rs 3 10 lakh bribe

03 Nov 2026 | 12:19 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Monday nabbed a Special Land Acquisition Officer for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3.10 lakh from a landowner in exchange for releasing compensation and promising favourable consideration in a future land acquisition process in Angul.

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Legendary Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra dies, leaves behind an enduring legacy of medical excellence

03 Nov 2026 | 12:12 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UNI) India has lost one of its most distinguished medical personalities with the demise of eminent neurosurgeon Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, a visionary medical professional whose extraordinary contributions to neurosurgery, medical education and healthcare administration earned him national and international recognition.

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West Bengal govt plans to expand New Town zoo beyond 15 acres, tiger arrival targeted by Jan 2027

03 Nov 2026 | 12:10 AM

By Snehal Sengupta
Kolkata, Nov 2 (UNI) West Bengal is considering further expansion of New Town's Harinalaya Mini Zoo, with the Forest Department looking to secure additional land to improve animal enclosures and visitor facilities, even as preparations are under way to bring a tiger to the facility by January 2027, Forest and Environment Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon said.

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