Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar riverbanks to get cultural, recreational, and eco-tourism hubs under three-year plan Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given his nod to the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, a transformative initiative that aims to turn stretches of the state’s lifeline river into vibrant environmental, cultural, and spiritual tourism hubs. The project,…
Major Foreign Collaboration in India’s Renewable Energy Sector Bhubaneswar : ACME Group, a leading renewable energy company from India, has joined hands with Japan-based IHI Corporation to establish a large-scale green ammonia project in Odisha. The project, located at Gopalpur, is designed to produce 0.4 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, making it one…
Proposal to raise pension from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 or ₹2,500; new digital services including PF-linked ATM card under discussion Bhubaneswar : The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing for its next Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting, scheduled on October 10–11, under the chairmanship of Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The meeting is…
New sanction limits aim to accelerate project approvals, ensure timely bill processing, and boost grassroots governance efficiency Bhubaneswar: In a major move to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate developmental works, the Odisha Cabinet approved a proposal of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department to enhance the financial powers of officers for both technical sanction…
Producers highlight high iron ore premiums and call for government action to ensure global edge Bhubaneswar : India’s leading steel producers have urged the government to take immediate steps to lower input costs, particularly iron ore and coking coal, in order to maintain global competitiveness. At the ISA Steel Conclave 2025 held, top executives from…
State pushes for global investments, targets 120 chip design companies by 2030 under new semiconductor policy Bhubaneswar: In a major push to position Odisha as a national hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, the state government has announced plans to set up a dedicated Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster near Bhubaneswar airport. For the project,…
3 MTPA aluminium smelter and 4,900 MW power plant to generate 2 lakh jobs, boost Odisha’s industrial growth Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced its ₹1.3 trillion greenfield aluminium smelter project in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, marking the single largest private sector investment of Q1-FY26. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy…
800-acre project planned under Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area, Rs 8,179 crore investment projected over 15 years Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet cleared five major proposals, with the highlight being the in-principle approval of the ambitious “New City Development Scheme.” The project, spread over nearly 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur mauzas, seeks to create a…
Authorities plan expansion to colleges, parks, and event venues to increase relevance Bhubaneswar : The ambitious ‘Bhubaneswar Me’ Wi-Fi project, launched during the previous government’s tenure to make the capital a digitally connected city, has struggled to gain widespread acceptance among citizens despite heavy investment. With 515 hotspots and 1,601 access points set up across…
State Sets 50% EV Adoption Target by 2030 with Expanded Incentives and Charging Network Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has released its draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, unveiling an ambitious roadmap to position the state as a national leader in green mobility. The new policy sets a bold target of achieving 50 percent electric…
