New 134-acre facility at Sanaghagara to boost biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and research Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has announced plans to establish its second Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) at Sanaghagara in Keonjhar district, marking a major step toward strengthening the state’s biodiversity and eco-tourism initiatives. The project, envisioned as a flagship initiative by Chief…
State to showcase maritime legacy, green hydrogen initiatives, and sustainable port development in Mumbai event Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to make a major maritime push during the upcoming India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, scheduled to be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. The state will formally unveil the Odisha Inland Vessel Rules,…
Project to add 4 GW solar module and 4.8 GW cell capacity, boosting India’s renewable energy manufacturing base Bhubaneswar : Saatvik Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has announced plans to invest ₹3,150 crore in a large-scale greenfield project in Odisha, aimed at establishing a state-of-the-art solar manufacturing facility. The project will be developed in phases and…
Anil Agarwal writes to CM Mohan Majhi, calls project a ‘nation-building exercise’ Bhubaneswar : Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal has reached out to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking the state government’s support to expedite clearances and accelerate the implementation of the company’s massive USD 20-billion aluminium project — one of the largest industrial…
Four-lane Rasulgarh–Raghunathpur route to serve as a high-speed alternative to Jayadev Vihar–Nandankanan road Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward transforming Bhubaneswar’s urban mobility, the Odisha government is planning to develop a new expressway connecting Rasulgarh to Raghunathpur in the northern corridor of the capital region. The proposed four-lane carriageway, envisioned as an alternative to…
Odisha port among three sites chosen under National Green Hydrogen Mission to drive clean energy transition Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s clean energy ambitions, Paradip Port in Odisha has been selected as one of three strategic sites to be developed as a Green Hydrogen Hub (GHH) under the Union Government’s National Green Hydrogen…
State aims for self-sufficiency in protein-rich food and rural income generation through poultry farming Bhubaneswar : Odisha has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 500 crore eggs annually by 2029, marking a major step toward achieving nutritional self-sufficiency and strengthening the rural economy. Announcing the target at the state-level World Egg Day celebration held at…
New facilities in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur to boost aquaculture, farmer income, and food security Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stones for two major fisheries and aquaculture projects in Odisha — a state-of-the-art wholesale fish market at Pandara in Bhubaneswar and an integrated aqua park at Hirakud in Sambalpur…
East Coast Railway posts double-digit rise in freight loading and revenue, driven by efficient operations and industry partnerships Bhubaneswar : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has recorded an impressive performance in both freight and passenger transportation during the first half (April–September) of the 2025–26 financial year, reflecting strong operational efficiency and rising demand across key…
The Sambalpur facility strengthens JSW Cement’s manufacturing footprint and supports Odisha’s industrial growth drive and to Boost Eastern Market Presence Bhubaneswar : JSW Cement, part of the US$23 billion JSW Group, has commissioned a new state-of-the-art cement grinding unit in Sambalpur, Odisha, through its majority-owned subsidiary, Shiva Cement. The facility, developed in collaboration with Bhushan…
