Union Cabinet clears two high-tech manufacturing units worth ₹4,600 crore in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: In a landmark development that places Odisha firmly on India’s semiconductor map, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two advanced semiconductor projects in Bhubaneswar under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The decision marks Odisha’s debut in…
574 km coastline to be leveraged for marine biotech, eco-tourism, and livelihood creation Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards marine biotechnology and sustainable coastal development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday unveiled the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC). Conceived by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha, this ambitious…
Key freight corridor to boost mineral transport and reduce road congestion in Odisha Bhubaneswar: A refinancing agreement worth Rs 2,539 crore has been signed with the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) for the Angul–Sukinda rail project. The agreement was inked by project Managing Director Dillip Kumar Samantaray and IRFC Executive Director Deepa Kotnis. The 113.4-km…
Centre reveals 11 districts still lagging in industrialisation; MSMEs employ over 20 lakh people Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is working to ensure that industrialisation reaches every district in the state. However, data presented in Parliament shows that 11 districts continue to lag behind in industrial development. These include…
Shrimp, aluminium, minerals, petroleum products among key sectors facing impact Bhubaneswar: US President Donald Trump has imposed a two-phase 50% tariff on Indian imports, a move expected to hit Odisha’s export sector hard. The decision will not only affect shrimp exports but also impact metals, minerals, chemicals, agricultural products, and software. According to the Odisha…
CM Majhi unveils plan for Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur; TYCON 2025 highlights AI, startups, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Odisha Government will develop Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur as new digital hubs, aiming to make the state a leading innovation destination under Vision Odisha 2036 and…
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…
