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Odisha: Tehsil Office Land Registration Starts November 1

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government is set to decentralize property registration by launching land registration services at tehsil offices across the state starting November 1. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Thursday that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate the initiative, which will initially cover 44 tehsils, with plans to expand to all 273 by December. The new system enables citizens to book registration slots online and conduct sale deed transactions at their local tehsil offices, eliminating the need for trips to district-level sub-registrar offices. Existing registration services at sub-registrar offices will continue to operate alongside the…

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Cabinet Approves New City Project in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has granted in-principle approval for the highly anticipated ‘New City’ project on Bhubaneswar’s outskirts. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja shared that the proposed city will be developed within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA) and will encompass approximately 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. This initiative is part of the state’s long-term vision, Viksit Odisha 2036, aimed at creating a multi-economic growth zone. The anticipated investment is projected to be Rs 8,179 crore over the next 15 years, combining both public and private sectors. An initial budget of…

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Odisha Introduces 7 New Municipalities, 16 NACs for Better Services

BHUBANESWAR: In an effort to enhance civic amenities and empower urban local bodies (ULBs), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday the establishment of seven new municipalities and 16 notified area councils (NACs) across various districts. This initiative allows these areas to manage their own budgets. During the state’s Local Self Governance (LSG) Day celebration, Majhi emphasized the importance of making urban areas free of potholes and closing open drains by April 2026. He stated that urban regions represent development, and achieving clean, pothole-free roads and infrastructure is crucial for meeting this goal. The new NACs include Loisinga in…