84th Indian Roads Congress Session in Bhubaneswar highlights Odisha’s rising role in national infrastructure planning Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward connectivity-led development, Odisha has announced an ambitious plan to construct 75,000 kilometers of roads over the next five years. The announcement was made by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a press conference ahead of…
Odisha’s Industrial Belt to Benefit From Boost in Rail-Based Logistics Capacity Bhubaneswar: A new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) has been commissioned at Jakhapura in Jajpur district, giving a significant push to Odisha’s industrial logistics network. Developed under the Khurda Road division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR), the terminal strengthens the state’s position as…
Odisha-Based Fertilizer Major Strengthens Outreach With Cricket Icon’s Association Bhubaneswar: Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), Odisha’s flagship fertilizer manufacturer and one of India’s largest private-sector nutrient producers, has appointed cricketing legend Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador across product categories. The decision marks an important brand-building moment for the Paradip-headquartered company as it expands farmer…
Internal Objections Overridden as Resettlement Project Cost Rises by ₹33.78 Crore Bhubaneswar : A resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) project meant to support families displaced by Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India Limited’s (NLCIL) thermal power plant in Jharsuguda has now triggered serious concerns over governance, transparency, and contract compliance within the PSU, reported the New Indian…
Kalinga Balijatra Inauguration Becomes Stage for Odisha’s New Industrial Vision Bhubaneswar : At the inauguration of the Kalinga Balijatra festival in Jagatsinghpur, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a sweeping infrastructure and industrial expansion plan for coastal Odisha, revealing that the Centre has approved investments worth ₹1.45 lakh crore for Paradip’s transformation into a major…
Company Approves ₹610-Crore Deal, Reports Q2 Results, and Declares Interim Dividend Bhubaneswar : Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) on Tuesday announced that it will acquire Tata Steel’s ferro alloys plant located in Odisha, marking a major expansion move for the company’s core business. The decision was approved during the board meeting held on November…
Experts Warn of Possible Links Between Traditional Cycad-Based Foods and Neurological Disorders Bhubaneswar : In a major scientific development with far-reaching public health implications, researchers have detected BMAA (β-N-methylamino-L-alanine)—a suspected neurotoxin—in several species of ancient Cycad plants growing in Odisha’s forests, AIIMS Bhubaneswar announced in a press statement on Monday. The finding has sparked concern…
Funds to Support Development Activities and Civic Infrastructure Under 15th Finance Commission Grants Bhubaneswar : The Central Government has released over ₹444 crore to Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the 15th Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26. The allocation is aimed at empowering rural local bodies to enhance civic amenities, infrastructure, and…
Adds 1.96 lakh new users in September, expanding 4G and 5G dominance across the state Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio has reinforced its position as the most preferred digital service provider in Odisha, achieving yet another milestone in subscriber growth and network expansion. According to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of…
State records second-highest-ever GST collection in October amid national slowdown and tax rate cuts Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s fiscal momentum continues to gain strength as the state recorded its second-highest-ever net GST collection in October, signaling resilience and renewed consumption despite recent nationwide tax rate reductions. The development suggests that the impact of the Goods and Services…
