Battle Over Forest Access Road Pits Industry Against Conservation Concerns Bhubaneswar : The Orissa High Court reserved its judgment on a crucial case that could shape the future of mining operations in forest-linked areas of Odisha. The single-judge bench of Justice S.K. Panigrahi heard final arguments in a petition filed by Jindal Steel Limited (JSL),…
State’s MSP procurement, processing push, and farmer-centric support place Odisha at the forefront of a lucrative Shree Anna economy Bhubaneswar : Odisha’s millet movement—already celebrated as a social and nutritional success—is increasingly proving to be a profit-driven model for farmers, earning high praise from Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Speaking at…
CRUT Wins Special Mention Award for Ama Bus & Ama E-Ride at UMI 2025 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured a prestigious national honour for its strides in sustainable and people-centric urban transport. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been conferred the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its pioneering initiatives—Ama Bus and Ama…
Union Minister Urges Engineers to Prioritise Safety, Strong DPRs; Odisha Seeks Greater National Highway Focus Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari called for a fundamental shift in India’s approach to road construction, stressing that quality, safety, and expert-led design must take precedence over low-cost tendering practices. Speaking at the inauguration of…
New Ib River Protection Work Aims to Reduce Flooding, Improve Connectivity Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen flood protection and connectivity in western Odisha, the state government has granted administrative approval for constructing a ring road and embankment along the Ib river in Sundargarh town. The project, sanctioned under the Comprehensive Flood Management (CFM)…
Residents demand stronger rehabilitation, environmental safeguards as MCL’s Balabhadra coal project moves forward Bhubaneswar : In a development that underscores Odisha’s changing approach to mining governance, the public hearing for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited’s (MCL) proposed Balabhadra open cast project concluded on Friday with affected communities emphasising fair rehabilitation and environmental protection over outright opposition. The…
DGP stresses modernisation, technology adoption, and enhanced field readiness at state-level workshop Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania said that professional competence, timely preparedness, and better coordination remain central to delivering effective policing, especially in key security domains such as railways and the coastline. Khurania was speaking at the inauguration of…
84th Indian Roads Congress Session in Bhubaneswar highlights Odisha’s rising role in national infrastructure planning Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward connectivity-led development, Odisha has announced an ambitious plan to construct 75,000 kilometers of roads over the next five years. The announcement was made by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a press conference ahead of…
Odisha-Based Fertilizer Major Strengthens Outreach With Cricket Icon’s Association Bhubaneswar: Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), Odisha’s flagship fertilizer manufacturer and one of India’s largest private-sector nutrient producers, has appointed cricketing legend Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador across product categories. The decision marks an important brand-building moment for the Paradip-headquartered company as it expands farmer…
Internal Objections Overridden as Resettlement Project Cost Rises by ₹33.78 Crore Bhubaneswar : A resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) project meant to support families displaced by Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India Limited’s (NLCIL) thermal power plant in Jharsuguda has now triggered serious concerns over governance, transparency, and contract compliance within the PSU, reported the New Indian…
