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Odisha Mining Corporation FY26 mineral production hits record 44.82 MT

State-run miner achieves highest-ever mineral production and revenue in FY26, driven by strong iron ore output, improved efficiency and rising demand in domestic and global markets

Odisha's Puri airport project gets stage-I forest clearance from Centre

MoEFCC grants in-principle approval for forest land diversion for Puri airport, subject to afforestation, wildlife safeguards and pending CRZ clearance requirements

West Asia war: Plastic factories face uncertainty as machines fall silent

The second of a six-part series analyses the impact of the West Asia crisis on the plastic industry, based on a ground report from Balasore, Odisha

Railway Board move to split Khurda Road division triggers Odisha row

Move to shift Palasa-Ichchapuram section to Andhra's SCoR revives concerns over revenue loss and control of key railway assets in Odisha

BCGCL, MCL sign land deal for India's first coal gasification project

BCGCL and MCL sign a land agreement for India's first indigenous coal gasification project in Odisha, aimed at boosting energy security and reducing import dependence

PM Modi projects Odisha as a key driver of India's next phase of growth

Cites infrastructure push, industrial expansion and welfare gains in Utkal Divas message to chief minister

VFS Global opens Odisha's first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar

New VFS Global centre in Bhubaneswar cuts travel burden, boosts global access

CAG flags lapses in Odisha's PVTG initiatives, half of population left out

CAG has flagged serious lapses in Odisha's PVTG welfare schemes, with over half the population excluded, projects lying defunct and weak monitoring undermining delivery

Odisha govt withdraws bills for MLAs' salary hike after backlash

Odisha government withdraws controversial Bills proposing steep salary hikes for MLAs and ministers following public criticism and political pressure

Rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: Jitendra Singh

The dedicated rare earth corridors proposed in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu aim to reduce import dependence and enhance domestic capability in the strategic sector, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, the minister said the corridors would focus on mining, processing, research, and manufacturing and help align these initiatives with national priorities, such as becoming self-reliant and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. "India's import reliance on key minerals used for the production of items in strategic sectors such as electronics, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and defence manufacturing can be regulated through the RE corridor by boosting local sourcing enhancing strategic self-reliance," Singh said. The minister also stated that a joint working group (JWG) consisting of members representing all stakeholders had been constituted for formulation of guidelines (SOP) to establish dedicated rare ..

CAG pulls up Odisha govt for PSU dues, flags poor budget utilisation

Audit flags over Rs 5,000 crore unpaid PSU dividends and weak budget utilisation, raising concerns over fiscal oversight and revenue mobilisation in Odisha

Odisha BJP MLA lands in trouble for firing during Ram Navami procession

Titlagarh MLA Nabin Kumar Jain faces legal action after allegedly firing a pistol during a Ram Navami procession, with police booking him under BNS and Arms Act provisions

Odisha seeks nod to divert forest land for Tata Steel iron ore block

The state has sought approval to divert over 216 ha of forest land in Keonjhar for Tata Steel's Gandhalapada iron ore block to support its expansion and captive mining plans

3 killed as Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Puri districts

At least three persons died and three others were injured as Nor'westers wreaked havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police said Saturday. Strong winds followed by thunderstorms lashed the Mayurbhanj district headquarters, Baripada, around 11 pm on Friday, an officer said. "Two people were killed, and three others were injured. The deceased were travelling on motorcycles when the Nor'wester hit the region. Due to the storms, they lost control of their two-wheelers and hit the roadside trees," he said. The deceased have been identified as Ramdas Hansada of Asanayoda and Nagen Murmu of Khunta area in the district. The three injured are undergoing treatment at the Baripada district headquarters. A man, identified as Jagannath Behera of Alis village under the Pipili Police Station limits in Puri, died after a coconut tree fell on him during the storms in the district on Friday night, another officer said. Several houses were damaged by strong winds in Kanas, Delanga and

Pilgrimage turns tragic as 5 die, over 30 hurt in Odisha's Nayagarh

A bus carrying around 60 pilgrims from Berhampur overturned in Odisha's Nayagarh district late on Friday night, leaving five people dead and over 30 injured, many of them critically

Odisha's Subhadra scheme boosts savings 45%, spending 28%: SBI Research

SBI Research finds Odisha's Subhadra DBT scheme has lifted savings and spending among women beneficiaries, with strong gains among financially excluded households

CAG exposes diversion of DMF funds to non-mining areas of Odisha

A CAG audit has flagged diversion of DMF funds, approval violations and project irregularities in Odisha, raising concerns over welfare of mining-affected communities

Odisha unveils new three-year excise policy, adds de-addiction cess

Odisha's new three-year excise policy introduces a 0.5% de-addiction cess, tighter liquor controls, and reforms to improve transparency, compliance and revenue collection

Odisha conviction rate in crimes against women among highest in country: CM

State reports significant rise in convictions with faster investigations and trials; ₹10,786 crore Home budget focuses on policing reforms and infrastructure

Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR

Union minister flags energy security risks amid West Asia tensions; project expected to boost reserves and add over seven days of crude cover