Khelo India Scheme leads the charge in enhancing local training and infrastructure Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the appointment of 31 coaches for the state. Union Sports Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya, in a Lok Sabha session on Monday, announced…
Odisha’s four-year sports plan targets local talent development and international event hosting Bhubaneswar : Bhubaneswar is set to witness the construction of a world-class stadium worth ₹1,000 crore, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced. The project is a key component of a larger ₹4,124-crore sports infrastructure development plan aimed at transforming Odisha into one of…
Shrimp, aluminium, minerals, petroleum products among key sectors facing impact Bhubaneswar: US President Donald Trump has imposed a two-phase 50% tariff on Indian imports, a move expected to hit Odisha’s export sector hard. The decision will not only affect shrimp exports but also impact metals, minerals, chemicals, agricultural products, and software. According to the Odisha…
CM Majhi unveils plan for Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur; TYCON 2025 highlights AI, startups, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Odisha Government will develop Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur as new digital hubs, aiming to make the state a leading innovation destination under Vision Odisha 2036 and…
Subhadra Yojana’s third instalment disbursed; paper mill revival and new college in Jeypore among major initiatives Bhubaneswar– Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced that a new Vande Bharat Express will soon connect Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, enhancing connectivity between southern Odisha and the state capital. The announcement came during a special programme in Koraput…
Union Commerce Ministry confirms five operational SEZs, no new proposals under consideration Bhubaneswar: Odisha currently has five operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that have together drawn investments worth ₹22,828.68 crore and created employment for more than 18,000 people, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to a question…
Talks focus on security, cooperative federalism, and healthcare improvement, with symbolic gesture from Shree Jagannath Dham Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda, addressing matters of national importance alongside Odisha’s developmental priorities. The…
State plans pilot projects to turn discarded plastics into durable roads, aligning with circular economy goals. Bhubaneswar : A high-level meeting chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, was held today to discuss the potential of using plastic waste in road construction across the state. Padhee stressed the…
Focus on irrigation, smart water management, and climate resilience Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, Anu Garg, evaluated the progress of Odisha’s long-term Vision 2036/2047 . The strategy is aimed at transforming the state’s water management systems to ensure sustainable and inclusive…
Over 5,000 women and girls from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh to benefit this year Bhubaneswar: The Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship programme ‘Yashasvi’, aimed at empowering women and girls from economically weaker sections across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. The initiative continues its mission of…
