Union Minister Pralhad Joshi unveils funding scheme for start-ups to accelerate hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation under National Green Hydrogen Mission Bhubaneswar : The Government of India has taken another decisive step toward building a sustainable and self-reliant energy future. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced the launch of a ₹100…
Weakness in the rupee reflects investor concerns, foreign outflows, and trade uncertainties as India faces punitive U.S. tariffs Bhubaneswar : The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar, continuing its downward trajectory amid mounting pressures from U.S. tariffs and global market uncertainties. The currency closed 0.39% lower at 88.4425, down…
Committee to oversee resettlement, environmental safeguards, and compensatory measures for affected communities in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has constituted a Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R\&R) Committee at the project level for the Sijimali Bauxite Mines operated by Vedanta Limited in Rayagada district. The committee has been formed under the chairmanship…
Navratna PSU launches CSR initiative to empower local youth with industry-ready training Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has entered into a strategic partnership with Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar, an institute under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural…
Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar riverbanks to get cultural, recreational, and eco-tourism hubs under three-year plan Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given his nod to the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, a transformative initiative that aims to turn stretches of the state’s lifeline river into vibrant environmental, cultural, and spiritual tourism hubs. The project,…
Major Foreign Collaboration in India’s Renewable Energy Sector Bhubaneswar : ACME Group, a leading renewable energy company from India, has joined hands with Japan-based IHI Corporation to establish a large-scale green ammonia project in Odisha. The project, located at Gopalpur, is designed to produce 0.4 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, making it one…
Proposal to raise pension from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 or ₹2,500; new digital services including PF-linked ATM card under discussion Bhubaneswar : The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing for its next Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting, scheduled on October 10–11, under the chairmanship of Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The meeting is…
New sanction limits aim to accelerate project approvals, ensure timely bill processing, and boost grassroots governance efficiency Bhubaneswar: In a major move to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate developmental works, the Odisha Cabinet approved a proposal of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department to enhance the financial powers of officers for both technical sanction…
Producers highlight high iron ore premiums and call for government action to ensure global edge Bhubaneswar : India’s leading steel producers have urged the government to take immediate steps to lower input costs, particularly iron ore and coking coal, in order to maintain global competitiveness. At the ISA Steel Conclave 2025 held, top executives from…
State pushes for global investments, targets 120 chip design companies by 2030 under new semiconductor policy Bhubaneswar: In a major push to position Odisha as a national hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, the state government has announced plans to set up a dedicated Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster near Bhubaneswar airport. For the project,…
