Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host ODISHA TEX 2025, a landmark textile summit organized by the Government of Odisha to position the state as a premier hub for textiles, apparel, and technical textiles. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate the event. The summit will witness participation from over 300 delegates representing key textile centres…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for Odisha’s industrial landscape, JSW Steel, led by renowned industrialist Sajjan Jindal, is set to expedite work on its proposed steel plant in Paradip. The project is now seen as critical to the company’s ambitious target of achieving an annual production capacity of 50 million tonnes by 2030. A senior…
Bhubaneswar: Star Air is all set to begin direct flight operations between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from August 16, 2025. The new route marks a major step in improving regional air connectivity within Odisha. Bookings for the flights have already commenced on Star Air’s official website and various leading travel portals, offering passengers an early opportunity…
Bhubaneswar: In a key move to enhance railway infrastructure in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a fourth railway line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, covering a 5.06 km stretch. The project will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹149.32 crore. This new line is strategically located on…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Odisha government on Tuesday carried out a major overhaul of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre. According to a notification from the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA\&PG) Department, nearly 70 IAS officers have been transferred or given new roles across departments and districts. 1995-batch IAS officer Hemant…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development for the mining sector, the Odisha government is set to auction 22 mines in the coming days. This was announced by the newly appointed Steel and Mines Minister Bhibhuti Bhushan Jena, who emphasized that the move will significantly enhance state revenue and spur economic growth. Speaking to the media, Minister…
Bhubaneswar joins top emerging cities as India cements its position as the global leader in Global Capability Centers Bhubaneswar: India has emerged as the global epicenter of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), now hosting over 53% of the world’s GCCs. According to a report by Vestián Research, out of 3,200 such centers globally, nearly 1,700…
Centre of Excellence to Drive Innovation in Automation, Digital Technologies, and Cyber-Physical Systems In a landmark move to transform India’s mining landscape, the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT-R) and the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT-ISM) have jointly established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on driving innovation in mining…
CM Majhi Unveils Industrial Roadmap with Aim to Create 2.9 Lakh Jobs in a Year Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has laid out an ambitious industrial roadmap under the ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ initiative, setting a target of ₹4.5 lakh crore in investments and creation of 2.9 lakh jobs within a single year. The announcement…
Strengthening Cultural and Economic Bonds Through Buddhism and Cooperation Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati led a delegation to Vietnam to accompany the sacred relics of Lord Buddha back to India and proposed province-level ties between Odisha and Vietnam’s Da Nang city. The suggestion was made during his meeting with H.E. Le Trung Chinh, Chairman of…
