Dhenkanal to host large-scale solar cell, module and battery unit as RPSG Group expands green energy footprint Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s renewable energy ambitions, CESC Ltd—flagship company of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group—has announced an investment of ₹4,500 crore to establish a large solar cell, solar module and advanced battery component manufacturing facility…
Mega steel plant, IT plans and Rs 1.20 lakh crore investment pipeline highlighted during district visit Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of development initiatives and outlined a long-term vision for transforming Keonjhar during his visit to the district. The CM, who hails from Keonjhar, received a warm and emotional welcome as…
Water Resources dept issues NOCs with strict safety norms; major hospitality groups show interest Bhubaneswar: The Water Resources Department has granted a series of no-objection certificates (NOCs) to facilitate hotel construction, cruise operations, and other tourism-related developments around the Hirakud reservoir. The clearances, formally communicated to the Tourism Department on Wednesday, mark a major push…
State introduces stricter framework, e-lottery for minor mineral leases to plug revenue loss and modernise regulation Bhubaneswar: In a major policy overhaul aimed at tightening control over illegal mining, the Odisha approved the Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Regulation of Trading, Transportation & Storage) Rules, 2025. The new rules replace the Odisha Minerals…
State urges Centre to clear over Rs 8,178 crore dues and expedite FCI-led rice lifting ahead of next procurement cycle Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has urged the Centre to expedite the evacuation of 7.60 lakh metric tons of rice currently stored in the state, emphasising the need for timely clearance to ensure smooth operations during…
State targets 50,000 jobs, Rs 1,000 crore investment, and new hubs across key economic corridors Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a decisive step toward expanding its global business presence with the State Cabinet approving the Odisha Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025. The policy aims to position the state as one of India’s most attractive hubs…
State partners with top national and global institutions to strengthen research, design, cultivation, and market access Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a major step toward strengthening community livelihoods in the bamboo and herbal sectors by signing several key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading national and international institutions. The agreements were formalised during the…
State leaders present ‘Developed Odisha 2036’ roadmap; World Bank commits support for tourism, MSMEs, and investment promotion Bhubaneswar: Odisha has strengthened its position as an emerging global investment destination following a high-profile engagement with senior World Bank officials in Bhubaneswar. On November 20, 2025, a delegation led by Johannes Zutt, South Asia Regional Vice President…
CM Majhi assures Centre of cooperation but stresses land issues must be resolved through consensus to accelerate Odisha’s steel sector growth Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reiterated its commitment to supporting major industrial expansion, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assuring full cooperation for the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) expansion during a high-level meeting with Union Minister…
State urges higher procurement targets and faster fund flow as it prepares to begin Kharif paddy purchase from December 25 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has pressed the Centre for urgent financial support ahead of the start of the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), with Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra meeting Union Minister of…
