Vedanta, one of India’s major mining and power companies, has been directed by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) to pay ₹71.16 crore as environmental compensation for alleged violations in the disposal of fly ash. The directive comes amid growing scrutiny of industrial compliance with environmental norms. The company confirmed receipt of the order,…
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…
