New coaches promise safer, faster, and more comfortable journeys for passengers Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar–Junagarh Road–Bhubaneswar Express (20837/20838) is set to provide passengers with a significantly improved travel experience, as the train has now been fully converted to Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. The upgraded service will begin operations from Bhubaneswar on August 25, 2025, and…
Chief Secretary calls for effective implementation to boost milk production and farmer empowerment Bhubaneswar : Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the progress of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, Odisha’s flagship scheme designed to enhance milk production and strengthen the financial base of farmers engaged in cattle rearing. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, highlighted both…
POSCO and JSW Steel join hands for mega facility; CM Majhi promises Rourkela-like development in Patna area Bhubaneswar: In a historic development for Odisha’s industrial sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state’s second largest steel plant will be set up in Keonjhar district. The mega facility, to be established in the mineral-rich…
New initiative aims to boost riverine tourism, create jobs, and unlock Odisha’s coastal potential Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has unveiled plans to develop four river cruise circuits in Odisha under the ambitious Cruise Bharat Mission, a project designed to tap into the state’s extensive riverine and coastal wealth. The proposed circuits include Bhitarkanika, Jobra, Lalitgiri–Udaygiri–Ratnagiri,…
Highlights women’s empowerment, farmer welfare, industrial growth, and transparent governance Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reiterated his government’s commitment to inclusive development, women’s empowerment, and people-centric governance while addressing the Rising Odisha Conclave organized by News18. Majhi highlighted women’s empowerment as one of the government’s biggest achievements in the past 14 months. He said…
Company to invest ₹698.71 crore; facility to become operational in 2025, creating 350 jobs by 2026 Bhubaneswar: Global refractory manufacturing leader Calderys is establishing the world’s largest refractory and flux manufacturing facility in Khordha district of Odisha. The announcement was made by Ish Mohan Garg, Senior Vice President of Calderys for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region,…
CMD Bijendra Pratap Singh outlines three-phase strategy focusing on efficiency, value addition, and capacity expansion Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has announced an ambitious three-phase strategy with an estimated investment of around ₹30,000 crore. The plan aims to enhance production, improve efficiency, and introduce…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in the 4th Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) East India Summit 2025, held at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The summit, a premier initiative of CII, is dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Eastern India by facilitating policy dialogues, investment discussions, and state-specific…
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…
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….
