Seminar highlights scope for research, production, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar: Odisha has the potential to generate annual business worth around ₹2,000 crore in the defence and aerospace sector, experts said at a seminar jointly organized by the Odisha Small and Medium Industries (OSMI) in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME. The event aimed at exploring…
Move aimed at strengthening urban governance and ensuring better civic amenities in fast-growing areas Bhubaneswar – In a major step toward strengthening urban governance, the Odisha government has decided to establish 21 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across the state. The decision reflects the state’s commitment to addressing the rapid pace of urbanisation and ensuring…
2025 rules define recruitment process, cadre structure, and uniform pay for ministerial staff in Finance Department offices Bhubaneswar – The Odisha government has introduced the Odisha Ministerial Services (Commercial Taxes & GST Range and Sub-ordinate Offices) Rules, 2025 to regulate recruitment procedures and service conditions for personnel in the Commercial Taxes and GST Organisation under…
Renowned economist urges stronger state capacity, decentralization, and efficient welfare execution to unlock India’s full growth potential Bhubaneswar – Globally acclaimed economist and author Karthik Muralidharan, known for his expertise in education, public administration, and evidence-based policymaking, presented his latest research findings in Odisha during an interactive session at the Kharavela Bhawan conference hall on…
Retail inflation drops to -0.30% amid easing costs; state now India’s third cheapest market Bhubaneswar: In a rare and welcome shift, Odisha has recorded deflation for the first time in years, with retail prices falling in July instead of rising. The decline has been reflected in the latest retail inflation figures, showing that overall costs…
574 km coastline to be leveraged for marine biotech, eco-tourism, and livelihood creation Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards marine biotechnology and sustainable coastal development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday unveiled the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC). Conceived by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha, this ambitious…
Centre reveals 11 districts still lagging in industrialisation; MSMEs employ over 20 lakh people Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is working to ensure that industrialisation reaches every district in the state. However, data presented in Parliament shows that 11 districts continue to lag behind in industrial development. These include…
Deputy CM reviews progress, directs faster grievance resolution and vendor accountability Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s transition towards a clean and sustainable energy future received fresh impetus on Monday as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmer’s Empowerment, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reviewed the progress of flagship schemes under the Energy Department — PM Surya…
Khelo India Scheme leads the charge in enhancing local training and infrastructure Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the appointment of 31 coaches for the state. Union Sports Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya, in a Lok Sabha session on Monday, announced…
Gokulananda Mallik urges officials to boost women entrepreneurship in the state Bhubaneswar: Odisha currently ranks 13th in the country in terms of the number of women-led enterprises in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector — a position that officials admit is far from encouraging. MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik emphasized the need to create…
