Move Seen as Part of Larger Strategy to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Forge Global Alliances Bhubaneswar: JSW Steel is reportedly in advanced discussions to divest up to 50 percent of its ownership in Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL), with Japan’s JFE Steel emerging as the frontrunner to acquire the stake. The potential sale, if…
Battle Over Forest Access Road Pits Industry Against Conservation Concerns Bhubaneswar : The Orissa High Court reserved its judgment on a crucial case that could shape the future of mining operations in forest-linked areas of Odisha. The single-judge bench of Justice S.K. Panigrahi heard final arguments in a petition filed by Jindal Steel Limited (JSL),…
State’s MSP procurement, processing push, and farmer-centric support place Odisha at the forefront of a lucrative Shree Anna economy Bhubaneswar : Odisha’s millet movement—already celebrated as a social and nutritional success—is increasingly proving to be a profit-driven model for farmers, earning high praise from Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Speaking at…
CRUT Wins Special Mention Award for Ama Bus & Ama E-Ride at UMI 2025 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured a prestigious national honour for its strides in sustainable and people-centric urban transport. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been conferred the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its pioneering initiatives—Ama Bus and Ama…
Project to enhance mineral logistics, reduce carbon footprint, and strengthen Odisha’s position as a key industrial transit hub Bhubaneswar : In a move that strengthens Odisha’s strategic importance in India’s mineral and steel supply chain, the Ministry of Steel has approved ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AMNS India) proposal to build a major iron ore slurry…
Union Minister Urges Engineers to Prioritise Safety, Strong DPRs; Odisha Seeks Greater National Highway Focus Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari called for a fundamental shift in India’s approach to road construction, stressing that quality, safety, and expert-led design must take precedence over low-cost tendering practices. Speaking at the inauguration of…
New Ib River Protection Work Aims to Reduce Flooding, Improve Connectivity Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen flood protection and connectivity in western Odisha, the state government has granted administrative approval for constructing a ring road and embankment along the Ib river in Sundargarh town. The project, sanctioned under the Comprehensive Flood Management (CFM)…
Residents demand stronger rehabilitation, environmental safeguards as MCL’s Balabhadra coal project moves forward Bhubaneswar : In a development that underscores Odisha’s changing approach to mining governance, the public hearing for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited’s (MCL) proposed Balabhadra open cast project concluded on Friday with affected communities emphasising fair rehabilitation and environmental protection over outright opposition. The…
1×800 MW Darlipali Stage-II Unit to Boost State’s Power Infrastructure Bhubaneswar: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has bagged a major contract from NTPC Limited for developing the 1×800 MW Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project, Stage-II, in Sundargarh district of Odisha. The company announced that it received the Notification of Award (NOA) for the project, valued…
DGP stresses modernisation, technology adoption, and enhanced field readiness at state-level workshop Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania said that professional competence, timely preparedness, and better coordination remain central to delivering effective policing, especially in key security domains such as railways and the coastline. Khurania was speaking at the inauguration of…
