Harbours, cold storage, fisher welfare and infrastructure get major boost Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has approved fisheries and aquaculture development projects worth ₹1,298.25 crore for Odisha under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The approval marks a major step towards strengthening the state’s fisheries sector, improving infrastructure, and…
Capacity expansion to 5 MTPA places Odisha plant among top alumina producers globally Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha has reached a major milestone by becoming India’s largest alumina refinery and the second-largest in the world outside China. The refinery has scaled up its production capacity from 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to…
New Centre of Excellence to boost chip research, digital governance, and high-tech skills Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major step towards becoming a centre for advanced technology and digital innovation. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Semiconductor Materials and Devices at the International Institute of Information…
Coal major plans balanced mix of thermal and renewable projects worth ₹25,000 crore Bhubaneswar: Telangana-based Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is preparing for a major expansion beyond coal mining, with a large foray into power generation and green energy in Odisha. The company is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industrial…
Over ₹6,200 crore committed, thousands of jobs expected across pharma and med-tech sectors Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government received a major boost to its healthcare and life sciences sector during the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, held in Bhubaneswar. A total of 45 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the event, covering pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and…
10 training institutes to be upgraded as skill hubs to improve jobs and access for youth Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has started work to upgrade Industrial training institutes (ITIs) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-Setu) scheme. In the first phase, 10 ITIs will be modernised with an investment of…
Minister issues firm warning on delays, stresses timely completion to ensure safe water for every village Bhubaneswar : Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik has completed a three-day, state-level review of mega rural piped drinking water supply projects across Odisha. The review was held from December 10 to December 12 at…
New initiative aims to spark curiosity, research thinking, and hands-on learning among school students across the state Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to launch 25 RISHI Hubs across the state to strengthen science education and promote innovation among school students. The initiative is aimed at encouraging curiosity, creativity, and research-based learning from an early…
Board clears first phase of NINL’s 4.8 MTPA expansion, greenlights new facilities at Meramandali, and moves ahead with key acquisitions and future-ready steelmaking technologies. Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel has taken a major step toward expanding its operations in Odisha, with the company’s Board approving significant capacity additions at Nilachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) and its Meramandali…
Eight years after landmark verdict, apex court warns State over slow recovery and orders High Court to fast-track stalled cases Bhubaneswar: In a major push for accountability, the Supreme Court has directed the Odisha government to complete the recovery of more than ₹2,700 crore in illegal mining penalties by March 3, 2026. The apex court…
