ECoR division becomes the fastest in India to handle 200 million tonnes of freight, achieving the milestone in just 235 days. Bhubaneswar: The Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a remarkable operational milestone, becoming the fastest division in Indian Railways to handle 200 Million Tonnes (MT) of freight traffic in the…
Investments spread across 11 districts; over 7,800 jobs expected Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved 20 new projects with a total proposed investment of ₹4,353 crore, marking another significant step toward boosting industrial growth and employment in the state. The approvals came during the meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired…
Company shielded temporarily from ₹2,410.90 crore demand over alleged dispatch discrepancies Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel has secured temporary judicial protection from the Orissa High Court after mining authorities issued a substantial demand related to alleged discrepancies in chrome ore dispatches from the company’s Sukinda Chromite Block in Jajpur district. The dispute arose when the Office of…
Odisha targets USD 500 billion economy; major industrial, infrastructure push announced Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036 Conclave’ organised by the Utkal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UCCIL) in Bhubaneswar on November 25, 2025, outlining an ambitious growth vision for the state over the next decade. During his address,…
IRMA–TSU to support innovation, value addition and market development Bhubaneswar: A major step toward strengthening the medicinal plant sector in Odisha was taken at the National Conference on Bamboo and Medicinal Plants 2025 held in Bhubaneswar, where IRMA, “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University (TSU), formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Medicinal Plants Board…
SLBC reviews ACP progress, urges stronger MSME lending and financial inclusion Bhubaneswar: Banks operating in Odisha have disbursed ₹1.20 lakh crore—47.65% of the targeted ₹2.52 lakh crore—under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for the financial year 2025–26. The progress was reviewed during the 181st State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held at Hotel Mayfair in…
Key amendments to recruitment rules approved ahead of Winter Assembly Session Bhubaneswar: In a significant prelude to the upcoming Winter Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved three major proposals, including a supplementary budget of around ₹10,000 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The meeting…
Meeting in New Delhi focuses on future reforms, strategic investments, and BJP’s vision for improved public health services in Odisha Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met BJP National President and Union Health & Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi to discuss the state’s evolving healthcare needs and upcoming initiatives aimed at…
State prepares detailed response, argues government-to-government merger should not face restrictions meant for private entities Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government asserted that it will continue pursuing the merger of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) with Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC), a day after the Ministry of Coal declared that such a merger is not permissible…
Dhenkanal to host large-scale solar cell, module and battery unit as RPSG Group expands green energy footprint Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s renewable energy ambitions, CESC Ltd—flagship company of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group—has announced an investment of ₹4,500 crore to establish a large solar cell, solar module and advanced battery component manufacturing facility…
