Joint venture to strengthen India–South Korea collaboration in steel sector Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the leading contenders for a proposed 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant that Indian steel major JSW Steel and South Korea’s Posco Group are planning to set up. The announcement was made on Monday after…
Focus on tribal and remote areas, medical colleges, and trauma care centres Bhubaneswar : In a landmark move to address Odisha’s healthcare needs, the state government has announced plans to recruit 1,840 doctors and over 5,000 paramedical staff. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting of the State Health and Family Welfare Department…
Focus on operational excellence and environmental stewardship in South Kaliapani and Sukrangi mines Bhubaneswar: Sudhansu Mohan Samal, Managing Director of Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. (OMC), conducted an extensive review of the Corporation’s Chrome Zone operations in Jajpur district. Accompanied by Director (Operations) Sabyasachi Mohanty, Director (HR) Alok Kumar Pal, Director (Finance) Bana Bihari Pani, and…
GSI confirms nearly 20 metric tonnes of reserves; first gold mining block to be auctioned soon Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to script a new chapter in India’s mineral exploration journey, with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) confirming the presence of nearly 20 metric tonnes of gold reserves across multiple districts of the state….
Minister Rabi Narayan Naik warns of strict action against delays; focus on quality, accountability, and efficiency Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Rural Development Department has set an ambitious target of constructing 30,000 kilometers of rural roads and 500 bridges over the next five years, Rural Development Minister Rabi Narayan Naik announced on Sunday. The roadmap was outlined during…
Project to boost Odisha’s role in global green fuel supply chain, targeting exports to Europe and Asia Bhubaneswar : In a major push towards India’s clean energy transition, Larsen & Toubro’s subsidiary L\&T Energy GreenTech has announced plans to establish a green hydrogen and green ammonia plant in Paradip, Odisha, with an investment of around…
Seminar highlights scope for research, production, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar: Odisha has the potential to generate annual business worth around ₹2,000 crore in the defence and aerospace sector, experts said at a seminar jointly organized by the Odisha Small and Medium Industries (OSMI) in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME. The event aimed at exploring…
State targets 2.5 lakh jobs in pharma, strengthens welfare support, and announces new ports and urban councils Bhubaneswar – Odisha is preparing to make a major leap in its development journey with new initiatives across industry, welfare, and infrastructure. On Independence Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state will host a pharma…
Move aimed at strengthening urban governance and ensuring better civic amenities in fast-growing areas Bhubaneswar – In a major step toward strengthening urban governance, the Odisha government has decided to establish 21 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across the state. The decision reflects the state’s commitment to addressing the rapid pace of urbanisation and ensuring…
Five-year collaboration to strengthen governance, optimise policies, and enhance public services Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has joined hands with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) designed to enable data-driven governance and evidence-backed policy decisions. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two…
