New parks, major investments, and sector reforms set to accelerate healthcare, textile, and fisheries growth Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant step toward strengthening its healthcare and industrial ecosystem with the state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approving the Odisha Pharma and Medical Device Policy 2025. The move aims to position the…
Six-lane greenfield highway to cut travel time, boost trade, and unlock economic opportunities in underdeveloped districts Bhubaneswar: The upcoming six-lane Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor (RVEC) is set to reshape connectivity and accelerate economic development across Odisha’s tribal belts as part of a major infrastructure push under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Built at a…
The two-day Global Energy Leaders Summit in Odisha brings states, industry, and global experts together for India’s first COP-style coordination platform, leading to key MoUs and the draft Puri Declaration. Bhubaneswar: India marked a significant milestone in its national clean-energy journey as the Global Energy Leaders Summit (GELS) 2025 concluded in Puri, Odisha. Positioned as…
Bhubaneswar : Mayurbhanj is set to make history with the launch of the Maharaja 7s Rugby Tournament – MSCB Cup 2025, the district’s first-ever national Rugby Sevens championship. Scheduled for December 13–14, 2025, the tournament will take place at Baripada Stadium, positioning Odisha as an emerging hotspot for competitive rugby and grassroots sports development in…
Keonjhar’s development gets a boost with major religious, industrial, and infrastructure initiatives. Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched one of Odisha’s most ambitious religious infrastructure projects by laying the foundation stone for the integrated development of the Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar. The ₹313-crore project, targeted for completion within a year,…
Standing Committee approves mobile towers and major highway proposal while reinforcing wildlife protection strategies Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to balanced development and ecological protection at the 11th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board, held at the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department in Bhubaneswar. The committee, chaired by Forest and…
State aims to become a Green Energy State by 2036 with major push for renewable power and sustainable development Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major step toward clean energy leadership as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri on Saturday . The Chief Minister said the state…
Massive investments to create over 4.5 lakh jobs as the state accelerates industrial development Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded strong industrial growth over the last 20 months, approving 324 large and medium industries with a proposed investment of Rs 7,06,209 crore. These projects are expected to generate employment for 4,57,252 people, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain…
New platform aims to attract investment, support entrepreneurs, and turn Odisha into a major culinary destination Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major step toward strengthening its hospitality and tourism sector with the launch of the NRAI Odisha Chapter in Bhubaneswar. The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), the leading body for the country’s food service…
Major international event to shape India’s long-term energy future from December 5–7 Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5 to 7. The event will bring together national and international leaders to discuss India’s future energy goals, marking an important step in Odisha’s efforts to…
