State clears Intrastate River Linking Scheme and Swachha Odisha initiative to strengthen sustainability and public welfare Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 15 key proposals spanning 10 departments, paving the way for major advancements in water management, sanitation, and infrastructure development. Among the most significant approvals were the…
New schemes to link rivers, expand irrigation potential, and manage floods and droughts across the state Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward strengthening Odisha’s water management and agricultural infrastructure, the state cabinet on Thursday approved three landmark initiatives worth nearly ₹21,147 crore. The measures aim to conserve surface water, expand irrigation potential, and tackle…
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…
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…
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…
Veteran central banker to head Department of Economic and Policy Research from March 2025 Bhubaneswar : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED) effective March 3, 2025. The announcement marks a key addition to the central bank’s top management team. Hansda, a seasoned economist and career central…
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…
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…
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…
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…
