Odisha Explores Stronger Partnership with ADB to Accelerate Urban Transformation
Focus on sustainable mobility, resilient infrastructure, and data-driven urban planning Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Housing…
Odisha Explores Stronger Partnership with ADB to Accelerate Urban Transformation
Focus on sustainable mobility, resilient infrastructure, and data-driven urban planning Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has initiated discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen cooperation in urban infrastructure, sustainable mobility, and resilient city planning. The meeting, marks a significant step toward deepening ADB’s partnership with Odisha in shaping…
Odisha SPSEs Owe ₹3,593 Crore in Pending Dividends to State Government
Audit reveals lack of monitoring and control behind years of non-payment by profit-making enterprises Bhubaneswar : A recent audit by the Accountant General has revealed that state public sector enterprises (SPSEs) in Odisha owe a massive ₹3,593.52 crore in unpaid dividends to the state government, exposing serious lapses in financial monitoring and internal control mechanisms….
Second Regional Plant Resource Centre Coming Up in Keonjhar
New 134-acre facility at Sanaghagara to boost biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and research Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has announced plans to establish its second Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) at Sanaghagara in Keonjhar district, marking a major step toward strengthening the state’s biodiversity and eco-tourism initiatives. The project, envisioned as a flagship initiative by Chief…
Odisha to Unveil Inland Vessel Rules, Sign Key Maritime MoUs During India Maritime Week 2025
State to showcase maritime legacy, green hydrogen initiatives, and sustainable port development in Mumbai event Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to make a major maritime push during the upcoming India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, scheduled to be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. The state will formally unveil the Odisha Inland Vessel Rules,…
Saatvik Green Energy to Invest ₹3,150 Crore in Odisha for Major Solar Manufacturing Hub
Project to add 4 GW solar module and 4.8 GW cell capacity, boosting India’s renewable energy manufacturing base Bhubaneswar : Saatvik Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has announced plans to invest ₹3,150 crore in a large-scale greenfield project in Odisha, aimed at establishing a state-of-the-art solar manufacturing facility. The project will be developed in phases and…
Vedanta Seeks Odisha Govt’s Support to Fast-Track $20-Billion Aluminium Project
Anil Agarwal writes to CM Mohan Majhi, calls project a ‘nation-building exercise’ Bhubaneswar : Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal has reached out to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking the state government’s support to expedite clearances and accelerate the implementation of the company’s massive USD 20-billion aluminium project — one of the largest industrial…
Odisha Govt Introduces New SOP for Part Plot Registration
New rules aim to simplify and unify land registration process across the state Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to bring clarity, transparency, and uniformity to the registration of part plots across the state. Issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the new SOP replaces all…
Alliance Air Launches ‘Fare Se Fursat’ Scheme to Offer Fixed Airfares Across Select Routes
New initiative aims to make air travel affordable, transparent, and stress-free for passengers under UDAN vision Bhubaneswar : In a major move to make air travel more affordable and predictable, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched ‘Fare Se Fursat’, a unique fixed airfare scheme introduced by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air. The initiative marks…
Odisha Plans New Expressway to Decongest Bhubaneswar’s Northern Corridor
Four-lane Rasulgarh–Raghunathpur route to serve as a high-speed alternative to Jayadev Vihar–Nandankanan road Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward transforming Bhubaneswar’s urban mobility, the Odisha government is planning to develop a new expressway connecting Rasulgarh to Raghunathpur in the northern corridor of the capital region. The proposed four-lane carriageway, envisioned as an alternative to…
Paradip Port to Become India’s Next Green Hydrogen Hub
Odisha port among three sites chosen under National Green Hydrogen Mission to drive clean energy transition Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s clean energy ambitions, Paradip Port in Odisha has been selected as one of three strategic sites to be developed as a Green Hydrogen Hub (GHH) under the Union Government’s National Green Hydrogen…