Anil Agarwal writes to CM Mohan Majhi, calls project a ‘nation-building exercise’ Bhubaneswar : Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal has reached out to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking the state government’s support to expedite clearances and accelerate the implementation of the company’s massive USD 20-billion aluminium project — one of the largest industrial…
New rules aim to simplify and unify land registration process across the state Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to bring clarity, transparency, and uniformity to the registration of part plots across the state. Issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the new SOP replaces all…
New initiative aims to make air travel affordable, transparent, and stress-free for passengers under UDAN vision Bhubaneswar : In a major move to make air travel more affordable and predictable, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched ‘Fare Se Fursat’, a unique fixed airfare scheme introduced by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air. The initiative marks…
Four-lane Rasulgarh–Raghunathpur route to serve as a high-speed alternative to Jayadev Vihar–Nandankanan road Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward transforming Bhubaneswar’s urban mobility, the Odisha government is planning to develop a new expressway connecting Rasulgarh to Raghunathpur in the northern corridor of the capital region. The proposed four-lane carriageway, envisioned as an alternative to…
Odisha port among three sites chosen under National Green Hydrogen Mission to drive clean energy transition Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s clean energy ambitions, Paradip Port in Odisha has been selected as one of three strategic sites to be developed as a Green Hydrogen Hub (GHH) under the Union Government’s National Green Hydrogen…
Odisha to raise ₹1,000 crore through 8-year and 24-year government bond auctions this October via RBI’s e-Kuber platform. Investors eye secure returns amid growing interest in state securities. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government is set to mobilize ₹1,000 crore this month by auctioning state government securities (SGS), a move aimed at supporting its development and…
Odisha government reviews projects to transform Puri into a world-class heritage city while preserving Lord Jagannath’s spiritual legacy Bhubaneswar: Puri, one of India’s holiest pilgrimage destinations and the abode of Lord Jagannath, is poised for a massive transformation aimed at elevating its global heritage and spiritual prominence. On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and…
State-level committee focuses on better fund utilisation, monitoring, and long-term development planning Bhubaneswar : A high-level meeting of the State Level Committee of District Mineral Institutes (DMIs) was held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to review the implementation and utilisation of the District Mineral Fund (DMF) across the…
State clears Intrastate River Linking Scheme and Swachha Odisha initiative to strengthen sustainability and public welfare Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 15 key proposals spanning 10 departments, paving the way for major advancements in water management, sanitation, and infrastructure development. Among the most significant approvals were the…
State aims for self-sufficiency in protein-rich food and rural income generation through poultry farming Bhubaneswar : Odisha has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 500 crore eggs annually by 2029, marking a major step toward achieving nutritional self-sufficiency and strengthening the rural economy. Announcing the target at the state-level World Egg Day celebration held at…
