Targets ‘Maharatna’ Status by 2030 with Massive Expansion Bhubaneswar: State-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a leading Navratna PSU, has announced an ambitious investment roadmap of Rs 30,000 crore in Odisha over the next five years. The plan, unveiled at the NALCO Media Connect 2025 event in New Delhi, reflects the company’s determination to achieve…
Focus on New Investments and Strengthening Industrial Growth Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel Managing Director, T.V. Narendran, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to explore areas of mutual cooperation and future investment opportunities in the state. The high-level meeting is seen as a significant step toward deepening the company’s footprint in Odisha, one…
State to expand e-bus fleet for greener and smarter transport Bhubaneswar : Odisha has emerged as one of India’s leading states in electric mobility, securing the fifth spot nationwide in terms of operational e-buses. Housing and Urban Development (H\&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced that the state government is preparing to scale up its electric…
New lines, station redevelopment, and multi-tracking projects reshape state’s connectivity Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing railway development at a scale never seen before, with projects worth more than Rs 80,000 crore under implementation across the state. These projects cover new line construction, multi-tracking, electrification, station redevelopment, and major flyover initiatives. Together, they aim to transform rail…
State Government Considers Relief Measures for Exporters Bhubaneswar: The recent decision of former US President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on Indian exports has sent shockwaves through Odisha’s economy, particularly affecting two crucial sectors—seafood exports and textiles. Both sectors have long been key contributors to the state’s export basket, and the sudden imposition…
Odisha CM Highlights Multiple Welfare Schemes on Nuakhai Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the CM Kisan Yojana has increased the annual income of registered farmers by at least ₹38,000. Combined with ₹10,000 each from the Subhadra Yojana and PM-CM Kisan Yojanas, farmers’ annual income has risen by at least ₹58,000. He noted…
Achieves Milestone in Just 148 Days of FY 2025–26 Bhubaneswar : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in freight movement by unloading over 100 million tons of cargo within just 148 days of the current financial year 2025–26. Officials announced that the zone handled 100.55 million tons of freight as of…
Funds to benefit 6,148 rural local bodies, boost grassroots development and governance Bhubaneswar : The Centre has allocated Odisha a total of Rs 240.81 crore under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for rural local bodies for the financial year 2025–26. The announcement bringing relief to local self-governing institutions across the state. The…
High-level meeting stresses preservation, beautification, and global showcasing of state’s monuments Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has decided to intensify efforts to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage by focusing on the restoration and beautification of ancient monuments. A high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan brought together Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida, Law…
Over 51 lakh farmers to benefit under CM Kisan Yojana through DBT Bhubaneswar : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to distribute financial assistance worth Rs 1,041 crore to more than 51 lakh farmers across the state under the CM Kisan Yojana on the occasion of Nuakhai, one of western Odisha’s most significant…
