State’s Jajpur district to host cutting-edge green hydrogen facility designed for scalable production, boosting India’s green steel ambitions. Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward clean energy adoption, Greenzo Energy India Limited has secured a landmark order from Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), India’s largest stainless-steel manufacturer, for the establishment of a green hydrogen plant at JSL’s…
Minister Suresh Pujari says radar systems in Balasore and Sambalpur to be operational soon; government assures no immediate flood threat despite rising river levels. Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to strengthen its disaster preparedness mechanism with the installation of a Doppler radar system in Bhubaneswar. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the advanced…
Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark Route Among First Corridors Selected for Hydrogen Trucks Bhubaneswar: Odisha has found a place in India’s ambitious plan to introduce green hydrogen-powered trucks, with the Bhubaneswar–Puri–Konark route identified as one of the 10 priority corridors across the country. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the initiative, calling it a step…
Over 175 consumer and essential goods may see tax reduction, making them more affordable. Bhubaneswar : The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is preparing for a significant restructuring of tax slabs, with expectations of a 10% reduction on nearly 175 items. Products ranging from televisions and shampoos to hybrid cars and consumer electronics could…
NCMC, WhatsApp ticketing, and digital discounts launched to make bus travel seamless, safe, and commuter-friendly. Bhubaneswar : On the occasion of Local Self-Governance Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a series of commuter-centric services under the state government’s flagship ‘Ama Bus’ initiative. The new measures, designed to improve urban mobility and public transport…
Targets ‘Maharatna’ Status by 2030 with Massive Expansion Bhubaneswar: State-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a leading Navratna PSU, has announced an ambitious investment roadmap of Rs 30,000 crore in Odisha over the next five years. The plan, unveiled at the NALCO Media Connect 2025 event in New Delhi, reflects the company’s determination to achieve…
Focus on New Investments and Strengthening Industrial Growth Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel Managing Director, T.V. Narendran, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to explore areas of mutual cooperation and future investment opportunities in the state. The high-level meeting is seen as a significant step toward deepening the company’s footprint in Odisha, one…
New lines, station redevelopment, and multi-tracking projects reshape state’s connectivity Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing railway development at a scale never seen before, with projects worth more than Rs 80,000 crore under implementation across the state. These projects cover new line construction, multi-tracking, electrification, station redevelopment, and major flyover initiatives. Together, they aim to transform rail…
State Government Considers Relief Measures for Exporters Bhubaneswar: The recent decision of former US President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on Indian exports has sent shockwaves through Odisha’s economy, particularly affecting two crucial sectors—seafood exports and textiles. Both sectors have long been key contributors to the state’s export basket, and the sudden imposition…
Achieves Milestone in Just 148 Days of FY 2025–26 Bhubaneswar : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in freight movement by unloading over 100 million tons of cargo within just 148 days of the current financial year 2025–26. Officials announced that the zone handled 100.55 million tons of freight as of…
