January 29, 2026

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Public Hearing Signals Shift Toward Community-Focused Mining in Odisha

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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…

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BHEL Secures ₹6,650-Crore NTPC Order for Odisha Thermal Power Project

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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…

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Odisha Police Pushes for Stronger Railway & Coastal Security

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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…

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Odisha Sets Ambitious Target of 75,000 km Roads as State Pushes for Connectivity-Led Growth

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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…

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Jakhapura Gets New Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal

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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…

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Paradeep Phosphates Brings Rahul Dravid Onboard as Brand Ambassador, Launches New Farmer-Centric Campaigns

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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…

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NLCIL Under Spotlight for Approving Cost Hike in Jharsuguda Resettlement Project

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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…

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Centre Clears ₹1.45 Lakh Crore Push for Paradip: CM Majhi Outlines Massive Port, Petrochemical and Infrastructure Overhaul

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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…

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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Acquires Tata Steel’s Odisha Ferro Alloys Plant

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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…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Flags Neurotoxin in Odisha’s Cycad Plants

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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…

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