CSR Initiative Aims to Strengthen Civic Infrastructure and Foster Community Development in Balangir Bhubaneswar : Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a major subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has approved financial assistance of Rs 9.97 crore for the construction of a modern Town Hall at Patnagarh in Odisha’s Balangir district. The initiative, taken under MCL’s Corporate Social…
Government Plans Union Bank–Bank of India and IOB–Indian Bank Mergers; Punjab & Sind Bank, Bank of Maharashtra May Be Privatised Bhubaneswar : The Indian public sector banking landscape is poised for another significant transformation, with the government preparing to merge Union Bank of India and Bank of India. In a parallel move, Indian Overseas Bank…
Ministry of Coal introduces underground coal gasification for the first time to boost energy security and sustainability Bhubaneswar : In a major move to strengthen India’s energy security and promote sustainable coal utilisation, the Ministry of Coal launched the 14th round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions in New Delhi on December 29, 2025. A total…
MoU marks NTPC’s major push into low-carbon energy and maritime decarbonisation Bhubaneswar : In a major stride toward clean energy transformation, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has strengthened its renewable energy portfolio by commissioning new wind capacity and signing a landmark agreement with the Paradip Port Authority to…
Paradip emerges as a key hub for maritime and industrial growth under India Maritime Week 2025 Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s infrastructure and entertainment sector, the OSL Group (Odisha Stevedores Limited) is set to invest ₹200 crore to develop a state-of-the-art multiplex complex in Paradip. The announcement came during the second day of…
State aims to become India’s Eastern Maritime Gateway with ₹70,000 crore port projects and global partnerships Bhubaneswar : Odisha is steering toward a new era of maritime-driven economic growth, firmly positioning itself as a key player in India’s coastal and industrial development. “Odisha is committed to building a strong port-led and port-based economy and will…
District administration imposes restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS to prevent clash between rival groups Bhubaneswar : Amid renewed tension over the proposed JSW steel project in Dhinkia, the Jagatsinghpur district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for one month. The restrictions have been enforced at…
Port-based infrastructure and cost efficiency make Odisha a strong contender for next steel plant Bhubaneswar : Paradip in Odisha has emerged as a frontrunner for JSW Steel’s next major expansion project as the company moves closer to its ambitious goal of achieving 50 million tonnes (mt) of steel production capacity within this decade. The Sajjan…
Services to connect Puri with Paradip, Digha, Visakhapatnam and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Bhubaneswar : Cruise tourism in Odisha is set for a major boost as the state government, in collaboration with the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), plans to establish a cruise terminal in Puri. This project aims to connect the holy town with popular…
New facility to boost ESDM ecosystem, generate employment and strengthen India’s semiconductor mission Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to strengthen its presence in India’s semiconductor sector as SiCSem Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd, will lay the foundation stone for the state’s second semiconductor manufacturing unit on November 1. The event is…
