The Odisha government has formed a 17-member task force to boost industrial development in the state. Led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, this high-level group will work to turn investment proposals into real industrial projects. The team will help investors from the beginning of a proposal until the factory becomes fully functional. A major responsibility…
Pana Sankranti, also called Maha Bishuba Sankranti, marks the beginning of the Odia New Year and is celebrated with devotion and joy across Odisha. This important festival welcomes the new year according to the Odia calendar and holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning for the people of the state. On this special day, President Droupadi…
The Ministry of Mines has released a new report showing that Odisha is leading the country in mineral production. In the year 2024–25, eight Indian states together produced 97.80% of all minerals in India. Odisha alone made up 43.49% of that total — the highest among all states. The report also says that the value…
The Jagatpur Industrial Estate, which is known as the oldest and largest industrial area in Odisha, is set to undergo a major upgrade. This estate is home to more than 500 industrial units and provides jobs to over 15,000 workers. The Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) has now set a three-month deadline to complete…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has asked the Odisha government to speed up the approval process for using forest land for two big ring road projects — the Capital Region Ring Road (CRRR) and the Sambalpur Ring Road — together costing over ₹7,500 crore. In a letter to Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Santosh…
Odisha has emerged as one of India’s top performers in post-pandemic economic recovery, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6% in its gross state domestic product (GSDP) between FY20 and FY25, according to a recent report by India Ratings. The eastern state has made remarkable progress in manufacturing, with its share increasing…
In a significant development for healthcare in Odisha, the state has officially integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), extending health insurance coverage to approximately 1 crore families or around 3.52 crore people across the state. The implementation was marked by the distribution of co-branded cards that combine the national AB-PMJAY scheme…
In the eastern corner of India, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Odisha, traditionally known for its ancient temples and mineral wealth, is now making headlines for a different reason – its burgeoning startup ecosystem. With over 1,300 registered startups and counting, the state is rapidly emerging as Eastern India’s answer to the country’s established…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appointed Rekha Gupta, MLA-elect from Shalimar Bagh, as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. Gupta will take the oath of office on Thursday, February 20, at Ram Leela Ground, with the event expected to host high-profile dignitaries, celebrities, and party supporters. Meanwhile, BJP MP-elect Parvesh Verma, who defeated…
Union Minister Giriraj Singh announced plans to develop Odisha as the silk hub of India, with support from the Odisha government and the Central Silk Board. Speaking at the BJP state headquarters on Tuesday, the Union Textiles Minister highlighted Odisha’s vast potential in silk production and the handloom sector. Currently, India produces 132 metric tonnes…
