Odisha

Odisha cracks whip on iron ore grade manipulation, 65 mines served notices

The Odisha government has issued show-cause notices to 65 mining leaseholders after inspections allegedly found large-scale iron ore grade manipulation, causing revenue losses

Odisha panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms

Officials said the proposed measures intended to improve the financial health of local bodies and help them undertake development works with greater financial independence

BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit

Odisha's investment surge has revived debate over whether it reflects the BJP's execution or the BJD's long-built industrial foundations

CM Mohan Majhi orders crime branch probe into Odisha textbook fiasco

The move comes two weeks after the government suspended four officials of the directorate of TE and SCERT, including the then director, and initiated disciplinary proceedings against six others

Aditya Birla Group proposes ₹12,000 cr expansion of Odisha alumina refinery

The fresh investment will expand Hindalco's greenfield Kansariguda alumina refinery in Rayagada from 1 mtpa to 3 mtpa, taking the total project cost to ₹20,000 crore

Odisha gets first in-house genomics lab to advance precision cancer care

IMS and SUM Hospital becomes first in Odisha to set up a comprehensive in-house genomics laboratory, enabling advanced cancer diagnosis and precision medicine without patients travelling outside state

Growth will be driven by project execution, not announcement: Odisha CM

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi says the state is shifting from attracting investments to executing projects, with manufacturing and jobs driving growth

Rising thermal hotspots threaten productivity, public health: IIT study

Researchers warn expanding heat hotspots driven by industrialisation and land-use change could threaten public health, productivity and long-term economic growth without targeted climate adaptation

Nalco, NLC India to build 1,080 MW power plant with ₹12,000 cr investment

The 1,080 MW thermal project in Odisha will supply electricity for Nalco's aluminium smelter expansion while integrating renewable energy and long-term coal supplies

India launches LoA regime for high-seas fishing, eyes seafood export growth

The new Letter of Authorisation regime aims to expand sustainable high-seas fishing, raise fishermen's incomes and strengthen India's position in the global seafood export market

Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul

Odisha will introduce a fully online, paperless and cashless land registration system, enabling citizens to complete most property registration procedures digitally

Govt clears ₹1,238 cr PM-SETU investment plans, expands to 200 ITI clusters

The Centre has approved Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 1,237.58 crore under PM-SETU and expanded the skilling programme beyond its pilot phase to all 200 identified ITI clusters

Monsoon mayhem: Heavy rains disrupt transport, trigger floods, landslides

Incessant rains have disrupted rail, road, and air services, and caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, and have inundated towns in Odisha

Odisha panel proposes project management overhaul as infra delays persist

The three-member panel, headed by former Odisha chief secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra, was constituted by the state government last year to suggest administrative and governance reforms

Women-focused cash transfers reshaping household finances: PM-EAC paper

PM-EAC working paper finds women-centric cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra & Odisha increased savings, spending and household financial resilience while strengthening women's control over finances

Odisha CM Majhi, Railway Min Vaishnaw jointly flag off Puri-Koraput Express

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday jointly flagged off a new express train service between Puri and Koraput. The train was flagged off from Puri in the presence of state Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, MPs, MLAs and senior railway officials. Speaking on the occasion, Majhi described the launch of the train service as a historic moment for the state. "Today is a historic day for Puri and all of Odisha as a new train service has started from Srikhetra Puri to Sabar Srikhetra Koraput," he said, thanking Vaishnaw for introducing the service. The chief minister said Puri railway station was being redeveloped at a cost of Rs 184 crore to provide a better experience to pilgrims visiting the temple town from across the country. Majhi, who hails from Keonjhar district, also requested Vaishnaw to introduce a similar train service from north Odisha. Responding immediately, the railway minister announced that a new train connectin

After Max, Fortis enters Odisha with 300-bed super-speciality hospital

Fortis Healthcare will set up its first major project in Odisha through a 300-bed super-speciality hospital in Cuttack under an operations and management pact with Dion Group

Odisha draft rolls drop over 20 lakh voters; BJD alleges wider exclusions

Odisha's draft electoral rolls show a net reduction of over 20 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision, while the BJD claims the actual exclusions are closer to 27 lakh

Fortis signs O&M agreement for 300-bed hospital, enters Odisha market

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare has signed an O&M agreement with Dion Group to operate a 300-bed hospital in Cuttack, marking its entry into Odisha and expanding its eastern India presence

Clean energy push: Japan's IHI Corporation, ACME seal ₹67K cr outlay pact

Odisha signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan's IHI Corporation and ACME Group for green ammonia and methanol projects worth ₹67,000 crore, boosting India-Japan clean energy ties