Keonjhar’s development gets a boost with major religious, industrial, and infrastructure initiatives. Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched one of Odisha’s most ambitious religious infrastructure projects by laying the foundation stone for the integrated development of the Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar. The ₹313-crore project, targeted for completion within a year,…
Standing Committee approves mobile towers and major highway proposal while reinforcing wildlife protection strategies Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to balanced development and ecological protection at the 11th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board, held at the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department in Bhubaneswar. The committee, chaired by Forest and…
State aims to become a Green Energy State by 2036 with major push for renewable power and sustainable development Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major step toward clean energy leadership as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri on Saturday . The Chief Minister said the state…
Massive investments to create over 4.5 lakh jobs as the state accelerates industrial development Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded strong industrial growth over the last 20 months, approving 324 large and medium industries with a proposed investment of Rs 7,06,209 crore. These projects are expected to generate employment for 4,57,252 people, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain…
New platform aims to attract investment, support entrepreneurs, and turn Odisha into a major culinary destination Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major step toward strengthening its hospitality and tourism sector with the launch of the NRAI Odisha Chapter in Bhubaneswar. The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), the leading body for the country’s food service…
Major international event to shape India’s long-term energy future from December 5–7 Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5 to 7. The event will bring together national and international leaders to discuss India’s future energy goals, marking an important step in Odisha’s efforts to…
State approves major green power investment in Sundargarh, signalling a stronger push toward clean energy and job creation Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a ₹710.27-crore floating solar power project by NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd in Sundargarh district, marking a major step in the state’s clean-energy expansion. The approval was granted during the 142nd meeting…
State focuses on better utilisation, basic services, and long-term development in mining-affected districts Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi instructed all departmental secretaries to submit the annual and audit reports of every District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The directive came during a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to evaluate the…
Odisha to prepare DPR with IIT Madras support to restore Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will soon prepare a detailed project report (DPR) aimed at ensuring the long-term protection of Chilika Lake and restoring its fragile ecosystem. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia announced the plan while responding…
State sees surge in youth entrepreneurship, strong monitoring boosts loan disbursal efficiency Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), securing the fifth position nationally in loan approvals for first-generation and young entrepreneurs in the 2025–26 fiscal year. The achievement reflects the state’s growing focus…
