Navratna PSU launches CSR initiative to empower local youth with industry-ready training Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has entered into a strategic partnership with Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar, an institute under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural…
Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar riverbanks to get cultural, recreational, and eco-tourism hubs under three-year plan Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given his nod to the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, a transformative initiative that aims to turn stretches of the state’s lifeline river into vibrant environmental, cultural, and spiritual tourism hubs. The project,…
Proposal to raise pension from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 or ₹2,500; new digital services including PF-linked ATM card under discussion Bhubaneswar : The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing for its next Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting, scheduled on October 10–11, under the chairmanship of Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The meeting is…
State pushes for global investments, targets 120 chip design companies by 2030 under new semiconductor policy Bhubaneswar: In a major push to position Odisha as a national hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, the state government has announced plans to set up a dedicated Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster near Bhubaneswar airport. For the project,…
800-acre project planned under Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area, Rs 8,179 crore investment projected over 15 years Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet cleared five major proposals, with the highlight being the in-principle approval of the ambitious “New City Development Scheme.” The project, spread over nearly 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur mauzas, seeks to create a…
Authorities plan expansion to colleges, parks, and event venues to increase relevance Bhubaneswar : The ambitious ‘Bhubaneswar Me’ Wi-Fi project, launched during the previous government’s tenure to make the capital a digitally connected city, has struggled to gain widespread acceptance among citizens despite heavy investment. With 515 hotspots and 1,601 access points set up across…
State Sets 50% EV Adoption Target by 2030 with Expanded Incentives and Charging Network Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has released its draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, unveiling an ambitious roadmap to position the state as a national leader in green mobility. The new policy sets a bold target of achieving 50 percent electric…
Programme focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen organisational leadership Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) launched ‘LeaDHer 2025’, a leadership development programme designed to empower women professionals within the organisation. The programme, rooted in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, was inaugurated at OMC’s Head Office in Bhubaneswar and marked a new…
Minister reviews progress, asks officials to resolve drainage and utility issues alongside construction Bhubaneswar : Public Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan conducted a detailed review of the Sundarpada–Jatani road construction project, which has been long awaited by residents and commuters in the region. The meeting, attended by departmental officials, the chief engineer, contractors, and local representatives,…
Loan support to help families pay their share under PMAY-Urban 2.0; pilot to cover 600 allottees in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar : Bhubaneswar has taken a major step towards expanding access to affordable housing. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with a private sector bank to provide housing loans to beneficiaries who are struggling…
