Subhadra Yojana’s third instalment disbursed; paper mill revival and new college in Jeypore among major initiatives Bhubaneswar– Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced that a new Vande Bharat Express will soon connect Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, enhancing connectivity between southern Odisha and the state capital. The announcement came during a special programme in Koraput…
Union Commerce Ministry confirms five operational SEZs, no new proposals under consideration Bhubaneswar: Odisha currently has five operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that have together drawn investments worth ₹22,828.68 crore and created employment for more than 18,000 people, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to a question…
Talks focus on security, cooperative federalism, and healthcare improvement, with symbolic gesture from Shree Jagannath Dham Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda, addressing matters of national importance alongside Odisha’s developmental priorities. The…
State plans pilot projects to turn discarded plastics into durable roads, aligning with circular economy goals. Bhubaneswar : A high-level meeting chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, was held today to discuss the potential of using plastic waste in road construction across the state. Padhee stressed the…
Steep import duties may cripple foreign exchange earnings and hit farmers, processors alike. Bhubaneswar : Odisha, one of India’s leading seafood-exporting states, sends nearly 70% of its shrimp and other marine products to the United States, earning around ₹2,000 crore annually. This export sector plays a crucial role in generating foreign exchange for the state….
State-level event highlights India’s handloom heritage and future innovation Bhubaneswar: As India marked the 11th National Handloom Day on August 7, renowned Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit graced the state-level celebration held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Her presence added glamour and renewed attention to the nation’s proud handloom legacy and the countless artisans behind it….
Focus on Rourkela Steel Plant Expansion, Iron Ore Supply & Centre-State Collaboration Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to bolster Odisha’s position in India’s steel industry, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two leaders held a detailed discussion on advancing key…
Gokulananda Mallik urges officials to boost women entrepreneurship in the state Bhubaneswar: Odisha currently ranks 13th in the country in terms of the number of women-led enterprises in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector — a position that officials admit is far from encouraging. MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik emphasized the need to create…
Focus on irrigation, smart water management, and climate resilience Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, Anu Garg, evaluated the progress of Odisha’s long-term Vision 2036/2047 . The strategy is aimed at transforming the state’s water management systems to ensure sustainable and inclusive…
Over 5,000 women and girls from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh to benefit this year Bhubaneswar: The Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship programme ‘Yashasvi’, aimed at empowering women and girls from economically weaker sections across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. The initiative continues its mission of…
