Investments spread across 11 districts; over 7,800 jobs expected Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved 20 new projects with a total proposed investment of ₹4,353 crore, marking another significant step toward boosting industrial growth and employment in the state. The approvals came during the meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired…
Company shielded temporarily from ₹2,410.90 crore demand over alleged dispatch discrepancies Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel has secured temporary judicial protection from the Orissa High Court after mining authorities issued a substantial demand related to alleged discrepancies in chrome ore dispatches from the company’s Sukinda Chromite Block in Jajpur district. The dispute arose when the Office of…
Odisha targets USD 500 billion economy; major industrial, infrastructure push announced Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036 Conclave’ organised by the Utkal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UCCIL) in Bhubaneswar on November 25, 2025, outlining an ambitious growth vision for the state over the next decade. During his address,…
IRMA–TSU to support innovation, value addition and market development Bhubaneswar: A major step toward strengthening the medicinal plant sector in Odisha was taken at the National Conference on Bamboo and Medicinal Plants 2025 held in Bhubaneswar, where IRMA, “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University (TSU), formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Medicinal Plants Board…
SLBC reviews ACP progress, urges stronger MSME lending and financial inclusion Bhubaneswar: Banks operating in Odisha have disbursed ₹1.20 lakh crore—47.65% of the targeted ₹2.52 lakh crore—under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for the financial year 2025–26. The progress was reviewed during the 181st State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held at Hotel Mayfair in…
Key amendments to recruitment rules approved ahead of Winter Assembly Session Bhubaneswar: In a significant prelude to the upcoming Winter Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved three major proposals, including a supplementary budget of around ₹10,000 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The meeting…
Meeting in New Delhi focuses on future reforms, strategic investments, and BJP’s vision for improved public health services in Odisha Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met BJP National President and Union Health & Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi to discuss the state’s evolving healthcare needs and upcoming initiatives aimed at…
Mega steel plant, IT plans and Rs 1.20 lakh crore investment pipeline highlighted during district visit Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of development initiatives and outlined a long-term vision for transforming Keonjhar during his visit to the district. The CM, who hails from Keonjhar, received a warm and emotional welcome as…
State introduces stricter framework, e-lottery for minor mineral leases to plug revenue loss and modernise regulation Bhubaneswar: In a major policy overhaul aimed at tightening control over illegal mining, the Odisha approved the Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Regulation of Trading, Transportation & Storage) Rules, 2025. The new rules replace the Odisha Minerals…
State targets 50,000 jobs, Rs 1,000 crore investment, and new hubs across key economic corridors Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a decisive step toward expanding its global business presence with the State Cabinet approving the Odisha Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025. The policy aims to position the state as one of India’s most attractive hubs…
