Chandikhole–Bhadrak NH-16 stretch to be operated for 20 years under ₹3,087 crore concession Bhubaneswar: IRB Infrastructure Trust, backed by IRB Infrastructure Developers, has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT)-18 concession awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Odisha. The project marks a significant expansion of IRB Group’s presence in…
State moves closer to 60% urbanisation target by 2047 Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a major step towards expanding urban areas in the state by announcing the creation of new urban local bodies. On Monday, the government declared the formation of Notified Area Councils (NACs) in 24 towns across 14 districts, as part of…
New rules aim to cut delays, reduce disputes, and protect homebuyers Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rolled out major legal reforms to modernise the state’s real estate sector and bring long-pending relief to homebuyers and developers. By simplifying apartment registration procedures and introducing a transparent stamp duty valuation system, the state aims to end years…
₹6,000 crore project to boost connectivity between coastal and southern Odisha Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the Berhampur–Jeypore road will be upgraded into a six-lane highway at an estimated cost of ₹6,000 crore. The major infrastructure project is expected to transform road connectivity between coastal Odisha and the tribal-dominated southern…
Output rises 18.8% in April–October period, Centre highlights push for green steel Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported a sharp rise in crude steel production during the current financial year, reflecting the state’s growing importance in India’s steel sector. Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that Odisha produced 18.07…
86 development works announced to boost infrastructure, livelihoods, and heritage Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched major development projects worth ₹545 crore for Koraput district during the National Level Tribal Festival Parva-2025. The projects were announced on the fourth day of the five-day festival, according to an official release from the…
125 MW energy storage system to support grid stability and peak power demand Bhubaneswar: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for setting up a large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Odisha, marking a major step towards strengthening the state’s power grid. The proposed project will have a total capacity of…
Government partners with global organisations to build AI skills Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has reaffirmed its plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) as a key tool to improve governance and public services, with the welfare of people placed at the centre of all technological efforts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said AI will not only…
ASD is mandatory under law, linked to usage and refunded with interest, say DISCOMs Bhubaneswar: The Tata Power–run Odisha electricity distribution companies (TP Odisha DISCOMs) have clarified that the levy of Additional Security Deposit (ASD) on electricity bills is a legal and regulatory requirement. The companies said the provision is mandated under the Electricity Act,…
Pharma, green energy, manufacturing sectors drive strong participation Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Investors’ Meet held in Hyderabad on Thursday received a strong response from industry leaders, with investment intent worth ₹38,700 crore recorded on the first day. These proposed investments are expected to create employment opportunities for more than 20,200 people across various sectors. The two-day…
