Indigenous technology drives digital inclusion under PM Modi’s Digital India vision Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward bridging the digital divide in Odisha, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully installed 1,665 telecom towers to provide mobile connectivity to 2,472 unconnected and remote villages across the state. All these towers are equipped with renewable…
Focus on regional balance, irrigation, education, and welfare as government pledges inclusive growth for western Odisha Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a massive development package worth ₹1,101 crore for Nuapada district, reaffirming his government’s focus on equitable regional growth and inclusive governance. The announcement came during his visit to the district, where…
Development Commissioner Anu Garg directs speedy completion to boost agricultural output before Rabi season Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government conducted a high-level review of three key irrigation projects — Kanupur, Subarnarekha, and Anandpur — aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural infrastructure and improving water availability for farmers. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (Water Resources) Anu Garg…
Company plans to challenge the order; cites ongoing High Court stay on similar demand from last year Bhubaneswar : In a major development, the Odisha government has raised a demand of ₹2,410.89 crore against Tata Steel Ltd over an alleged shortfall in chrome ore dispatch from its Sukinda Chromite Block in Jajpur district for the…
New framework to regulate fishing, curb illegal prawn farming, and promote sustainable livelihoods around Asia’s largest brackish lagoon Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has initiated the process of formulating a comprehensive fisheries policy for Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, in a major step toward preserving its delicate ecosystem and securing the livelihoods of…
Move aligns with state’s Data Centre Policy 2022, boosting digital ecosystem Bhubaneswar : In a major boost to Odisha’s technology infrastructure, software giant Zoho Corporation has announced plans to establish a new data centre in Khordha with an investment of ₹306 crore. The development comes after the state government approved the proposal under the Odisha…
Rs 20,000 crore expansion project positions Odisha as India’s steelmaking powerhouse Bhubaneswar : Jindal Steel has commissioned a state-of-the-art Basic Oxygen Furnace (BoF) with a capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at its Angul plant in Odisha, marking a major milestone in the company’s ambitious expansion plan. The development, part of a Rs…
Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya scheme to boost quality education at gram panchayat level Bhubaneswar : The Odisha cabinet approved an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore for setting up 2,200 model schools under the Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme. The ambitious project will be implemented over three years, from 2025-26 to 2027-28, with the goal of revamping…
Odisha-born banker to succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, bringing regulatory expertise to central bank’s top team Bhubaneswar : The Narendra Modi government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, officials confirmed. Murmu, a native of Odisha, will succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended tenure…
Move to benefit thousands of state PSU staff, effective from January 1, 2025 Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees of state-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Odisha. With this decision, the DA for PSU employees will rise from 53% to 55%. The order,…
