NLCIL Under Spotlight for Approving Cost Hike in Jharsuguda Resettlement Project

Internal Objections Overridden as Resettlement Project Cost Rises by ₹33.78 Crore Bhubaneswar : A resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) project meant to support families displaced by Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India Limited’s (NLCIL) thermal power plant in Jharsuguda has now triggered serious concerns over governance, transparency, and contract compliance within the PSU, reported the New Indian…

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PM Modi Unveils Rs 50,000 Crore Projects in Odisha, Pledges Rapid Development for State

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,…

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Star Air to Launch Direct Flights Between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from August 16

Bhubaneswar: Star Air is all set to begin direct flight operations between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from August 16, 2025. The new route marks a major step in improving regional air connectivity within Odisha. Bookings for the flights have already commenced on Star Air’s official website and various leading travel portals, offering passengers an early opportunity…

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