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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Full-scale multi-state disaster mock drill to be conducted across five districts in Haryana on August 1
CHANDIGARH: A full-scale multi-state disaster mock drill 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra' will be conducted in Gurugram, Rewari, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal districts of Haryana on August 1. It will be conducted by the Revenue and Disaster Management department of the State, along with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), to strengthen real-time emergency response capabilities for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). Haryana Financial Commissioner Revenue Dr Sumita Misra said that the comprehensive disaster management exercise is underway as part of a four-day initiative till August 1 for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). The initiative aims to rigorously assess and strengthen real-time emergency response capabilities in the face of large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards. The exercise involves participation from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi across 18 districts, alongside the Indian Army's HQ Western Command and HQ Delhi Area. The exercise also aims to strengthen inter-agency coordination, validate existing disaster management plans, and rigorously test real-time emergency response capabilities through a unified approach involving administration, armed forces, emergency services, and community stakeholders, Incident Response System (IRS) across all levels, strengthen Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), identify resource gaps, she added. Misra emphasised, "This initiative sets a benchmark for disaster resilience in Haryana and is expected to significantly enhance the state's capacity to manage real-life emergencies through proactive planning, effective coordination, and inclusive participation."
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha government seeks change in leased land's status
BHUBANESWAR: Government land leased out to individuals or organisations for non-agricultural, commercial and industrial purposes with 'sthitiban' status in the record-of-rights (RoR) now stand to lose the tag. The state government has instructed all collectors to change the status of the leasehold properties to 'pattadar' in the RoR in a time-bound manner and report compliance with the Revenue and Disaster Management department. The move to rectify 'sattva' (status) in RoR of leasehold government land came in the wake of misuse of such land causing legal issues and increased litigations. 'It has come to the notice of the government that in some cases, lease of government land sanctioned in favour of various organisations, entrepreneurs, industrial and commercial concerns, public sector undertaking, corporation and local authorities for non-agricultural purposes have been wrongly and illegally recorded in 'sthitiban' status in the RoR. This wrong recording of leasehold land is a serious illegality and irregularity and causing serious problems,' the June 19 order of Revenue department said. 'Sthitiban' status is accorded in the RoR only when government land is leased out for agriculture process. However, at the time of execution of lease deed of government land for non-agricultural purposes, the status of the land is recorded as 'pattadar' and not as 'sthitiban'. In such cases, a lease deed is executed by laying down the terms and conditions of the lease and use of the land is governed by such terms, the order issued to all collectors said. 'In order to ensure the integrity of the land records and protect the government land, it is imperative to undertake a careful scrutiny of RoRs relating to leasehold properties of government and rectify those wrong recordings, wherever detected,' additional chief secretary, Revenue DK Singh said in the letter. The collectors have been asked to instruct all tehsildars to verify RoRs of leasehold government land and rectify the records to 'pattadar' status. The additional district magistrate (revenue) will lead this effort and provide a certificate of completion with countersignature of the collector concerned. They have been asked to submit action taken report within a month.
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘e-Registration' mobile app launched by CM Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: In a move to streamline registration process of landed property online and in a transparent manner, the state government on Wednesday launched the 'e-Registration' application which offers a wide range of services from anywhere without having to visit the sub-registrar's office. Launching the Android-based mobile application developed by the Revenue and Disaster Management department at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said this is a significant milestone in the state government's digital service delivery. 'Through this mobile application, users can book slots for registration deeds, apply for certified copies, encumbrance certificates, check benchmark land values and a range of other services from the comfort of their homes. The app also provides complete information about the nearest sub-registrar office, details of the property including land description, area, valuation and ownership status of a particular property,' he added. He further said the application will provide all information about applicable stamp duty and registration fees based on the property details. The user can make online payments without visiting the sub-registrar office or taking assistance of any revenue officials or middlemen, he added. With the app making the system paperless and cashless, the CM said people will no longer have to queue up or make multiple visits to the sub-registrar's office. 'The e-Registration app is now available in the Google play store for download and efforts are on to make the app available for iPhone users soon,' Majhi added. Releasing a booklet highlighting the achievements of the Revenue department in the first year, the chief minister said land pattas have been provided to 16,727 homeless individuals through Basundhara scheme and permanent record of rights (RoRs) issued to 20,385 government schools and colleges.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Half-day holiday in govt offices in capital today
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday declared half-day holiday in all State-run offices, revenue and executive magistrate courts here in view of the possible traffic congestion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on June 20. According to a notification issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management department, the Prime Minister will visit the State capital on Friday to attend the first anniversary of the BJP government led by Mohan Charan Majhi. 'The second half of the day on June 20 has been declared a holiday for all government offices and revenue and magisterial courts located under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation limits,' the notification said. Earlier, the State government on Wednesday declared closure of all government, government-aided and private schools in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on June 20 in the wake of the Prime Minister's visit. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday visited Janata Maidan, the venue of the State government's first-anniversary celebration to be attended by the Prime Minister. Modi is scheduled to attend the mega event as the chief guest on Friday. Accompanied by Odisha BJP president Manohan Samal, party's State in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, party's State co-incharge Lata Usendi, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja and others, Majhi inspected the venue and directed officials to ensure that all arrangements are made flawless, especially those concerning the Prime Minister's visit. He instructed that all necessary work must be completed by Thursday late evening. DGP Y B Khurania and Additional Chief Secretary, Industries department, Hemant Sharma, briefed the Chief Minister about the detailed preparations made for the event. Samal said the Prime Minister will launch development projects worth Rs 19,000 crore during the event. He said around two lakh people may congregate in the city to attend the State government's anniversary function and listen to the Prime Minister. Police Commissioner S Dev Dutta Singh said police have made elaborate arrangements as large number of people will gather at the meeting venue at Janata Maidan. Official sources said the Prime Minister will arrive in Bhubaneswar at 3.40 pm, hold a roadshow and participate in a 'Tiranga Yatra' on the way to Janata Maidan. He will reach the venue by 4.15 pm to attend the programme, which is expected to continue till 5.30 pm. He will leave the venue at 5.35 pm and reach the airport at 5.45 pm.
New Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
OHRC seeks report on ‘ban' on SCs from crematoriums in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR : The OHRC has asked the additional chief secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management department and secretary of ST & SC Development department to submit reports on allegations of SC community people of Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack and Khurda being denied use of public crematoriums. A complaint was filed with the OHRC by state coordinator of Bahujan Student & Youth Front Anil Mallick who alleged that there has been systemic exclusion of SC people from accessing public crematoriums and they are forced to cremate the bodies in open fields which is a violation of Article 17 of the Constitution, and the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Citing an incident, he said in Jagatsinghpur district, a crematorium at Jaleswarpada village displays a casteist signboard 'Mohanty Sahi' and SCs are denied access. In 2018, the state government had prohibited the practice of displaying caste signboards at crematoriums. In Cuttack's Dhurusia, they have been threatened of social boycott if they use the community crematorium. The OHRC has sought the reports by August 26.
