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…
Harbours, cold storage, fisher welfare and infrastructure get major boost Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has approved fisheries and aquaculture development projects worth ₹1,298.25 crore for Odisha under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The approval marks a major step towards strengthening the state’s fisheries sector, improving infrastructure, and…
Capacity expansion to 5 MTPA places Odisha plant among top alumina producers globally Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha has reached a major milestone by becoming India’s largest alumina refinery and the second-largest in the world outside China. The refinery has scaled up its production capacity from 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to…
New Centre of Excellence to boost chip research, digital governance, and high-tech skills Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major step towards becoming a centre for advanced technology and digital innovation. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Semiconductor Materials and Devices at the International Institute of Information…
Coal major plans balanced mix of thermal and renewable projects worth ₹25,000 crore Bhubaneswar: Telangana-based Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is preparing for a major expansion beyond coal mining, with a large foray into power generation and green energy in Odisha. The company is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industrial…
Over ₹6,200 crore committed, thousands of jobs expected across pharma and med-tech sectors Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government received a major boost to its healthcare and life sciences sector during the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, held in Bhubaneswar. A total of 45 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the event, covering pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and…
New facility to end long journeys to other cities for international visa services Bhubaneswar : Odisha residents will soon be able to apply for international visas without leaving the state. The Odisha government has approved the setting up of a Global Visa Application Center in Bhubaneswar, bringing relief to people who earlier had to travel…
10 training institutes to be upgraded as skill hubs to improve jobs and access for youth Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has started work to upgrade Industrial training institutes (ITIs) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-Setu) scheme. In the first phase, 10 ITIs will be modernised with an investment of…
Minister issues firm warning on delays, stresses timely completion to ensure safe water for every village Bhubaneswar : Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik has completed a three-day, state-level review of mega rural piped drinking water supply projects across Odisha. The review was held from December 10 to December 12 at…
