Company plans to challenge the order; cites ongoing High Court stay on similar demand from last year Bhubaneswar : In a major development, the Odisha government has raised a demand of ₹2,410.89 crore against Tata Steel Ltd over an alleged shortfall in chrome ore dispatch from its Sukinda Chromite Block in Jajpur district for the…
New framework to regulate fishing, curb illegal prawn farming, and promote sustainable livelihoods around Asia’s largest brackish lagoon Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has initiated the process of formulating a comprehensive fisheries policy for Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, in a major step toward preserving its delicate ecosystem and securing the livelihoods of…
Move aligns with state’s Data Centre Policy 2022, boosting digital ecosystem Bhubaneswar : In a major boost to Odisha’s technology infrastructure, software giant Zoho Corporation has announced plans to establish a new data centre in Khordha with an investment of ₹306 crore. The development comes after the state government approved the proposal under the Odisha…
Rs 20,000 crore expansion project positions Odisha as India’s steelmaking powerhouse Bhubaneswar : Jindal Steel has commissioned a state-of-the-art Basic Oxygen Furnace (BoF) with a capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at its Angul plant in Odisha, marking a major milestone in the company’s ambitious expansion plan. The development, part of a Rs…
Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya scheme to boost quality education at gram panchayat level Bhubaneswar : The Odisha cabinet approved an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore for setting up 2,200 model schools under the Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme. The ambitious project will be implemented over three years, from 2025-26 to 2027-28, with the goal of revamping…
Odisha-born banker to succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, bringing regulatory expertise to central bank’s top team Bhubaneswar : The Narendra Modi government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, officials confirmed. Murmu, a native of Odisha, will succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended tenure…
Move to benefit thousands of state PSU staff, effective from January 1, 2025 Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees of state-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Odisha. With this decision, the DA for PSU employees will rise from 53% to 55%. The order,…
From indigenous 4G rollout to new rail lines, upgraded hospitals, and housing for tribal families, the initiatives target inclusive growth and digital empowerment Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Spanning telecommunications, railways, education,…
Indigenous telecom rollout to connect over 26,700 villages, including 2,472 in Odisha; Semiconductor park also announced for the state Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha, marking a milestone in India’s march toward digital self-reliance. The launch coincided with BSNL’s silver jubilee…
Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace-II places Odisha at the heart of India’s steelmaking future Bhubaneswar : Jindal Steel has created a landmark in India’s steelmaking history with the commissioning of the 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace-II at its Angul facility in Odisha. The ceremonial “blow-in” was led by Chairman Naveen Jindal,…
