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Odisha clears ₹76,612 crore investments, enters lab-grown diamond sector

Twenty projects approved by the High-Level Clearance Authority are expected to generate over 50,500 jobs across nine districts

Odisha plans Sports Valley, stadiums in every block under ₹5,000-cr push

The state government will invest more than ₹5,000 crore in sports infrastructure, including a mega Sports Valley near Bhubaneswar and stadiums across all 314 blocks

BJD at a crossroads as defections test Naveen Patnaik's leadership

Naveen Patnaik's party faces internal churn after the 2024 polls with the BJP strengthening its Odisha foothold

Odisha approves ₹200 cr plan to repay closed textile units' liabilities

The Cabinet has approved the repayment plan remove barriers for transfer of the land to IDCO for industrial use and to attract fresh investments into the state's apparel sector

Odisha drops colonial spellings, restores 64 original names across state

The state Cabinet has approved the correction of colonial-era English spellings of 64 places across 26 districts as part of efforts to strengthen Odia identity and preserve linguistic heritage

Odisha to offer free education from KG to PG, a first in India: CM Majhi

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that education from kindergarten to postgraduate level will be free, aiming to improve access, equity and inclusion across Odisha

Fiscal index topper Odisha charts Viksit Bharat growth path at NITI meet

CM Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha recorded 7.9 per cent growth in FY26 while maintaining fiscal discipline and accelerating investments in infrastructure, human development and industry

Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'

In a first for an Indian shrine, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has secured trademark protection for key terms and symbols linked to the Puri temple's religious identity

Missing Odisha CMO reports spark political row, criminal investigation on

A criminal probe has been launched into the disappearance of two inquiry commission reports from Odisha's Chief Minister's Office, triggering a political confrontation between the BJP and BJD

Odisha orders itensified crackdown as audits flag massive mining losses

State directs surprise inspections and tighter surveillance after audits and investigations flag large-scale illegal mining, royalty evasion and mineral transportation irregularities

Odisha pitches global action on climate and disaster risks at BRICS meet

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's disaster management model and called for greater international cooperation to tackle climate-related challenges

Brics disaster risk reduction meet begins with focus on Odisha model

Delegates from 11 BRICS member and partner countries are discussing climate resilience, disaster preparedness and sustainable risk reduction under India's Brics Presidency

Odisha plans hydrogen-powered buses for Cuttack-Puri-Konark route

The state will deploy three hydrogen fuel cell buses under a ₹53.55-crore pilot project aimed at promoting clean mobility and advancing green hydrogen adoption

Odisha caps official EV costs, weighs centralised vehicle management policy

The state has fixed procurement ceilings for official electric vehicles and is considering a centralised system to manage contractual vehicles and accelerate fleet electrification

Odisha seeks Centre's backing for allocation of key mineral blocks to OMC

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sought allocation of key bauxite and iron ore blocks to OMC and faster clearances to strengthen Odisha's mining sector

Intel, 3DGS to set up $3.3 billion glass substrate unit in Odisha

The proposed facility in Odisha will manufacture advanced packaging glass-core substrates and is expected to generate 1,800 high-skill jobs over the next five to six years

Odisha begins auction process for 11 major mineral blocks in five districts

The state has invited bids for bauxite, iron ore, manganese, limestone and aluminous laterite blocks to support mining expansion and industrial growth

Human-elephant conflict worsens in Odisha; BJD blames govt, mining

Party alleges habitat degradation, unscientific mining and failure to protect elephant corridors have intensified human-elephant conflict, leading to rising deaths and injuries across Odisha

Odisha govt to create dedicated land bank for hospitality sector

Odisha plans a ₹1,500-crore tourism land bank to fast-track hotel and resort projects across major travel destinations in the state

Odisha to host World and Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028

Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium will host the Asian and World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028, boosting Odisha's stature as a global sports hub