Decisions span cultural promotion, urban development, cooperative strengthening, and health services Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, convened its 24th meeting at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, where seven crucial proposals from six departments received approval. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja briefed the media, outlining the decisions aimed…
State targets infrastructure boost under Setu Bandhan Yojana for FY 2025–26 across key districts Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set for a major leap in infrastructure development with the state government approving the construction of 32 new bridges under the Setu Bandhan Yojana for the financial year 2025–26. The decision aims to improve connectivity in ten districts—Bolangir,…
Retail inflation drops to -0.30% amid easing costs; state now India’s third cheapest market Bhubaneswar: In a rare and welcome shift, Odisha has recorded deflation for the first time in years, with retail prices falling in July instead of rising. The decline has been reflected in the latest retail inflation figures, showing that overall costs…
Union Cabinet clears two high-tech manufacturing units worth ₹4,600 crore in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: In a landmark development that places Odisha firmly on India’s semiconductor map, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two advanced semiconductor projects in Bhubaneswar under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The decision marks Odisha’s debut in…
574 km coastline to be leveraged for marine biotech, eco-tourism, and livelihood creation Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards marine biotechnology and sustainable coastal development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday unveiled the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC). Conceived by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha, this ambitious…
Key freight corridor to boost mineral transport and reduce road congestion in Odisha Bhubaneswar: A refinancing agreement worth Rs 2,539 crore has been signed with the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) for the Angul–Sukinda rail project. The agreement was inked by project Managing Director Dillip Kumar Samantaray and IRFC Executive Director Deepa Kotnis. The 113.4-km…
Centre reveals 11 districts still lagging in industrialisation; MSMEs employ over 20 lakh people Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is working to ensure that industrialisation reaches every district in the state. However, data presented in Parliament shows that 11 districts continue to lag behind in industrial development. These include…
Deputy CM reviews progress, directs faster grievance resolution and vendor accountability Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s transition towards a clean and sustainable energy future received fresh impetus on Monday as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmer’s Empowerment, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reviewed the progress of flagship schemes under the Energy Department — PM Surya…
Khelo India Scheme leads the charge in enhancing local training and infrastructure Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the appointment of 31 coaches for the state. Union Sports Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya, in a Lok Sabha session on Monday, announced…
Odisha’s four-year sports plan targets local talent development and international event hosting Bhubaneswar : Bhubaneswar is set to witness the construction of a world-class stadium worth ₹1,000 crore, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced. The project is a key component of a larger ₹4,124-crore sports infrastructure development plan aimed at transforming Odisha into one of…
