State gives industries two months to explain delay or lose their land The Odisha Government has announced it will reclaim land leased to industries that have failed to start operations or have used only a portion of their allotted land, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday. Speaking to media, the minister…
State to strengthen green energy infrastructure under PM’s vision for a sustainable future Odisha is taking big steps toward a cleaner and greener future by boosting infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and solar power generation, and the state is prepping up to bring its own EV policy soon, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singhdeo…
Historic milestone reflects strong growth in trade and infrastructure across Indian ports India’s shipping sector has achieved a remarkable feat in FY25, with the country’s major ports handling a record 855 million tonnes of cargo—the highest ever in a single financial year. Among them, Paradip Port has emerged as a star performer, breaking all previous…
Breakthrough Technology to Boost EV Sector, Cut India’s Import Dependence On National Technology Day 2025, Vedanta Aluminium made a big announcement — it has received a patent for a new technology that recovers high-purity graphite (over 99%) from aluminium industry waste. This is a major step forward for India’s clean tech future. The innovation supports…
Water Level Drops to Just 9%, Experts Warn of Looming Power and Irrigation Crisis The Indravati Reservoir is running dangerously low on water, storing only 9.668% of its full capacity, according to recent reports. This is nearly 4% less than last year on the same date, when the level stood at 13.025%. As of 8…
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Makes Strong Comeback, Kalinganagar Boosts Production Tata Steel has posted a strong financial performance for the January–March quarter of 2024-25, and a major reason behind this success is its Odisha operations — the Kalinganagar plant and Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL). In its latest quarterly report, Tata Steel announced a massive 307%…
In a move to improve transparency and efficiency in state recruitment, the Odisha government has appointed new members to two key recruitment bodies – the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) and the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC). According to an official notification from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Prof. (Dr.) Mihir Prasad Mishra,…
Massive Boost for Infrastructure, Education, and Welfare in Tribal District Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi kick-started a massive development campaign in Mayurbhanj district by launching and laying the foundation stones for projects worth over ₹420 crore. The grand event took place in Bisoi, where the CM described the occasion as a “new chapter” in…
State Targets ₹5 Lakh Crore Investment with Mission-Mode Land Development The Odisha government is fast-tracking land acquisition to attract major industrial investments under its “Utkarsh Odisha” initiative. The Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) has been directed to adopt a mission-mode approach to create a robust land bank, facilitating projects worth over ₹5 lakh crore…
State Government Moves Quickly to Restore Functionality of Real Estate Regulator In a big relief to thousands of homebuyers across Odisha, the state government has appointed Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, as the interim head of the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA). The move comes after ORERA was…
