Rs 12,200 Crore Project to Boost Green Logistics and Regional Economic Growth Bhubaneswar : A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during India Maritime 2025, held at NESCO Ground in Mumbai, among the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Government of Odisha, Paradip Port Authority (PPA), and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the development…
Government prepares seed distribution plan to reduce import dependency and strengthen food security Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward food self-sufficiency, the Odisha government has announced plans to cultivate potatoes on more than 50,000 acres of farmland. This initiative aims to reduce the state’s dependency on potato imports from other regions and ensure a…
Public funds barred from being used for gifts and festive expenses during Diwali and other festivals Bhubaneswar : In a move to promote fiscal discipline and curb unnecessary expenditure, the Odisha government on Friday formally adopted the ‘No Gift Policy’, prohibiting the use of public funds for purchasing gifts, mementoes, sweets, or other items during…
New 134-acre facility at Sanaghagara to boost biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and research Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has announced plans to establish its second Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) at Sanaghagara in Keonjhar district, marking a major step toward strengthening the state’s biodiversity and eco-tourism initiatives. The project, envisioned as a flagship initiative by Chief…
New rules aim to simplify and unify land registration process across the state Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to bring clarity, transparency, and uniformity to the registration of part plots across the state. Issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the new SOP replaces all…
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…
Linde India’s Global Competency Centre in Khordha leads a wave of new investments across 13 sectors Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has given the green light to fresh industrial investments worth ₹4,739 crore, with the potential to create more than 25,200 jobs across the state. The approvals came at the 140th meeting of the State…
Bio-enzyme solution promises durable, eco-friendly roads while reducing costs and carbon emissions Bhubaneswar : In a forward-looking step toward sustainable infrastructure, the Odisha government is exploring the use of Terrazyme, a bio-enzymatic soil stabilizer, to construct stronger, cost-effective, and eco-friendly roads. The initiative, if implemented, could reshape the state’s approach to infrastructure development while minimizing…
State Sets 50% EV Adoption Target by 2030 with Expanded Incentives and Charging Network Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has released its draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, unveiling an ambitious roadmap to position the state as a national leader in green mobility. The new policy sets a bold target of achieving 50 percent electric…
Government simplifies land records, plans door-to-door corrections and new infrastructure to reduce hassles Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has embarked on an ambitious overhaul of its revenue administration, aiming to scrap outdated laws, simplify land management, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for citizens. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the effort is part…
