Odisha

The conference will bring together policymakers and industry leaders from eastern states to discuss investment, infrastructure and regional industrial collaboration

Researchers at NIT Rourkela have developed a low-cost, eco-friendly wastewater treatment system that converts dairy waste into water suitable for agriculture

Odisha government mandates electric vehicle purchases for all departments from June 1 as part of austerity and fuel-conservation measures amid global crude concerns

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced fuel-saving measures, including mandatory EV purchases and reduced official fuel use, amid the West Asia crisis

Odisha's move to cut low-cost power entitlement from future private thermal projects has drawn criticism from experts over long-term energy security risks

The Odisha State Data Policy 2026 proposes centralised warehousing, consent management and advanced analytics to strengthen governance, privacy protection and public service delivery

Tribunal orders multi-agency probe into allegations of illegal overburden dumping and chromium-contaminated runoff from OMC-operated chromite mines in Odisha.

Officials said the proposed pellet plant is part of OMC's broader strategy to move up the mineral value chain while ensuring optimum utilisation of low-grade iron ore, which often remains underused

Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for buses and trucks after transport operators warned of disruptions amid diesel shortages and panic buying across the state

The EC will conduct a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha from May 30, an official said on Friday. The exercise will continue till June 28, while the final electoral rolls after the revision will be published on September 6, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha R S Gopalan said. He said training of booth-level officers (BLOs) and booth-level agents (BLAs) will be conducted between May 20 and 29, following which BLOs will undertake door-to-door verification from May 30 to June 28. He informed that rationalisation of the polling stations will also be completed by June 28. The draft electoral rolls will be published on July 5, and claims and objections can be filed till August 4. After disposal of the objections, the final electoral rolls will be published on September 6, he said. Currently, Odisha has 38,123 polling booths, and the number will increase to 45,255 after completion of the exercise, the CEO said. As part of the revision process,

Long queues, rationed sales and delayed tanker loading across Odisha raise questions over fuel supply management amid the West Asia crisis

Move follows PM Modi's appeal for fuel conservation and restrained consumption amid West Asia crisis

Orissa High Court ordered arrest of MT Unity after a UAE-based fuel supplier alleged non-payment of bunker fuel dues exceeding ₹4 crore

The state will create a digital repository of monuments and cultural traditions through GIS mapping, 3D scanning and documentation of living heritage practices

The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD alleged grave statutory violations in the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections and sought an independent probe into the issuance of second ballot papers

Odisha's new CGD Policy aims to accelerate PNG and CNG infrastructure rollout across all districts through faster approvals and investment incentives

India successfully flight-tests an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV technology, strengthening its strategic deterrence capability and enhancing its second-strike preparedness

Sagar Business Ventures and Tata Steel launched India's first TJK Superflex weldmesh line in Odisha to boost construction efficiency and precision

Odisha secured investment commitments worth Rs 48,330 crore during investor outreach events in Gujarat across sectors such as chemicals, engineering and green energy

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged industries to back east coast-led growth, positioning the state as a future manufacturing and logistics hub