Company considering Gopalpur and Cuttack; project may cost ₹10,000 crore Bhubaneswar: Tata Power is in early discussions with the Odisha government to set up a large 10 gigawatt (GW) ingots and wafers manufacturing facility in the state, reported ET citing two people familiar with the development. The proposed investment is estimated at around ₹10,000 crore,…
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…
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…
State urges Centre to clear over Rs 8,178 crore dues and expedite FCI-led rice lifting ahead of next procurement cycle Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has urged the Centre to expedite the evacuation of 7.60 lakh metric tons of rice currently stored in the state, emphasising the need for timely clearance to ensure smooth operations during…
State partners with top national and global institutions to strengthen research, design, cultivation, and market access Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a major step toward strengthening community livelihoods in the bamboo and herbal sectors by signing several key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading national and international institutions. The agreements were formalised during the…
CM Majhi assures Centre of cooperation but stresses land issues must be resolved through consensus to accelerate Odisha’s steel sector growth Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reiterated its commitment to supporting major industrial expansion, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assuring full cooperation for the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) expansion during a high-level meeting with Union Minister…
State urges higher procurement targets and faster fund flow as it prepares to begin Kharif paddy purchase from December 25 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has pressed the Centre for urgent financial support ahead of the start of the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), with Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra meeting Union Minister of…
CM Majhi, Union Ministers Kumaraswamy and Oram discuss speeding up land acquisition, resolving local concerns, and advancing Rourkela’s industrial growth Bhubaneswar : Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss crucial steps toward the expansion of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP),…
State orders oil companies to tighten supply chains, boost safety checks, and ensure uninterrupted access to cooking gas Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen consumer protection and guarantee smooth access to cooking gas, the Odisha government has issued strict instructions to public-sector oil companies, stressing the need for reliable LPG delivery and stronger oversight of…
