Ministry of Coal introduces underground coal gasification for the first time to boost energy security and sustainability Bhubaneswar : In a major move to strengthen India’s energy security and promote sustainable coal utilisation, the Ministry of Coal launched the 14th round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions in New Delhi on December 29, 2025. A total…
New facilities in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur to boost aquaculture, farmer income, and food security Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stones for two major fisheries and aquaculture projects in Odisha — a state-of-the-art wholesale fish market at Pandara in Bhubaneswar and an integrated aqua park at Hirakud in Sambalpur…
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…
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana to prioritise vulnerable groups; 35 lakh applicants await PMGAY rollout in November Bhubaneswar : Odisha’s rural housing mission is set to gain momentum this month as the state government prepares to distribute 50,000 housing work orders under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Panchayati…
NIT Rourkela and PMEC Berhampur Contribute to Nation’s Semiconductor Milestone Bhubaneswar : In a landmark achievement for India’s technological advancement, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the first batch of ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural session of Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi ….
Union Cabinet clears two high-tech manufacturing units worth ₹4,600 crore in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: In a landmark development that places Odisha firmly on India’s semiconductor map, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two advanced semiconductor projects in Bhubaneswar under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The decision marks Odisha’s debut in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the highly anticipated Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and the accompanying Make in Odisha Exhibition today in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In his keynote address, the Prime Minister highlighted the state’s burgeoning potential as an industrial and cultural hub, emphasizing its critical role in the nation’s progress. A Milestone…
