Water Resources dept issues NOCs with strict safety norms; major hospitality groups show interest Bhubaneswar: The Water Resources Department has granted a series of no-objection certificates (NOCs) to facilitate hotel construction, cruise operations, and other tourism-related developments around the Hirakud reservoir. The clearances, formally communicated to the Tourism Department on Wednesday, mark a major push…
Move aims to improve administrative efficiency, land services, and public outreach across fast-growing regions Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward decentralised governance, the Odisha Government has approved the creation of four new tehsils to enhance administrative efficiency and ensure faster delivery of public services. With this decision, the total number of tehsils in the state…
Pioneering step in industrial water conservation and sustainable manufacturing Bhubaneswar : Aditya Aluminium, a unit of Hindalco Industries, has commissioned Odisha’s first 200 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant at its facility in Hirakud, Sambalpur. The state-of-the-art facility is a major milestone in industrial water management, aimed at promoting sustainability through water recycling and reuse….
The Sambalpur facility strengthens JSW Cement’s manufacturing footprint and supports Odisha’s industrial growth drive and to Boost Eastern Market Presence Bhubaneswar : JSW Cement, part of the US$23 billion JSW Group, has commissioned a new state-of-the-art cement grinding unit in Sambalpur, Odisha, through its majority-owned subsidiary, Shiva Cement. The facility, developed in collaboration with Bhushan…
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,…
Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar riverbanks to get cultural, recreational, and eco-tourism hubs under three-year plan Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given his nod to the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, a transformative initiative that aims to turn stretches of the state’s lifeline river into vibrant environmental, cultural, and spiritual tourism hubs. The project,…
CM Majhi unveils plan for Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur; TYCON 2025 highlights AI, startups, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Odisha Government will develop Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur as new digital hubs, aiming to make the state a leading innovation destination under Vision Odisha 2036 and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for industrial development and employment generation in Odisha, Hindalco Industries Ltd, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has committed to invest ₹200 crore to set up apparel manufacturing units in Keonjhar and Sambalpur districts. The investment plan was formalised through two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with…
