January 29, 2026

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Reforms Under Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025

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Move aimed at improving Ease of Doing Business, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating more employment opportunities across the state Bhubaneswar : In a major policy decision aimed at promoting business-friendly reforms and enhancing employment generation, the Odisha Cabinet approved the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 during its 28th meeting held at Lok Seva…

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Odisha Strengthens Green Energy Drive with RE Banking Pacts for 56.25 MW

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Agreements with ReNew E-Fuels and UltraTech Cement mark a new milestone in state’s renewable transition Bhubaneswar : In a major boost to Odisha’s renewable energy transition, the Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) has formalised renewable energy (RE) banking agreements with two leading industrial entities—ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for…

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Odisha Brings AI-Powered ‘HAWK’ Platform for Wildlife Protection

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Artificial intelligence to drive real-time monitoring, offender profiling, and hotspot prediction across forest regions Bhubaneswar : The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and NTT DATA, has officially launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) — an advanced AI-driven platform designed to revolutionize…

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NALCO Launches Skill Development Initiative for Rural Youth in Odisha

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MoU signed with CTTC Bhubaneswar to enhance employability and create sustainable livelihoods Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards empowering rural communities, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on skill development and employability enhancement for rural youth in Odisha. The…

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Land Acquisition Begins for Budhamara–Chakulia Railway Line in Mayurbhanj

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District administration moves to complete process within a month to fast-track North Odisha connectivity project Bhubaneswar : The Mayurbhanj district administration has initiated the process of land acquisition for the proposed broad-gauge (BG) railway line between Budhamara and Chakulia, marking a key step toward improving railway connectivity in northern Odisha. District Collector Hemakanta Say directed…

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Project Sakhi Empowers Over 4,600 Women in Rural Odisha to Become Entrepreneurs

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Over 4,600 women become entrepreneurs through financial inclusion, skill training, and social empowerment Bhubaneswar : Empowering women is not just an act of inclusion—it is an act of transformation. In one of Odisha’s most underdeveloped districts, Kalahandi, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has been quietly leading this transformation through its flagship initiative, Project…

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BSNL Expands 4G Network Across Rural Odisha with 1,665 Solar-Powered Towers

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Indigenous technology drives digital inclusion under PM Modi’s Digital India vision Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward bridging the digital divide in Odisha, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully installed 1,665 telecom towers to provide mobile connectivity to 2,472 unconnected and remote villages across the state. All these towers are equipped with renewable…

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Chief Minister Majhi Unveils ₹1,101 Crore Development Package for Nuapada

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Focus on regional balance, irrigation, education, and welfare as government pledges inclusive growth for western Odisha Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a massive development package worth ₹1,101 crore for Nuapada district, reaffirming his government’s focus on equitable regional growth and inclusive governance. The announcement came during his visit to the district, where…

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Odisha Reviews Progress of Major Irrigation Projects in Kanupur, Subarnarekha and Anandpur

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Development Commissioner Anu Garg directs speedy completion to boost agricultural output before Rabi season Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government conducted a high-level review of three key irrigation projects — Kanupur, Subarnarekha, and Anandpur — aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural infrastructure and improving water availability for farmers. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (Water Resources) Anu Garg…

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