Odisha: Padhee focuses on proactive accident prevention

Bhubaneswar, February 11: Commerce and Transport Secretary Usha Padhee on Tuesday directed officials to focus on proactive accident preventive measures like black spot rectification, implementation of the Intelligent Enforcement Management System (IEMS), and compliance with the guidelines of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (SCCoRS). Padhee chaired a review meeting at Kharabela Bhawan to […]

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East Coast Railway GM inspects Balugaon-Palasa Railway Section

Bhubaneswar, February 4: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted an intensive inspection of the Balugaon-Palasa Railway Section to assess the progress of safety measures, traffic facilities, passenger amenities, and infrastructure development, said an official release on Tuesday. According to an ECoR statement, during his visit, Funkwal thoroughly reviewed various ongoing infrastructure projects, […]

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Union Budget: Rs 10,599 crore allocated for railway projects in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, February 3: A total of Rs 10,599 crore has been allocated for railway development in Odisha in the Union Budget 2025-26, marking a 12.5-fold increase from the Rs 838 crore allocated during the 2009-2014 period. Railway Miniater Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled key highlights of the 2025 Rail Budget for Odisha, through Video Conferencing from […]

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Odisha registers India’s first Automated Testing Station to enhance accuracy in motor vehicle fitness inspections

Bhubaneswar, January 30: Odisha has registered India’s first Automated Testing Station (ATS) completely owned and operated by the State to enhance the accuracy of motor vehicle fitness inspections. Established under Cuttack RTO, this system conducts automated fitness tests using advanced technical expertise. As per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the ATS system has been implemented […]

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Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 breaks records, secures Rs 16.73 lakh crore investment proposals 

Bhubaneswar, January 29: The Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 shattered all previous records, securing a remarkable Rs 16.73 lakh crore in investment proposals, well beyond its original target of Rs 5 lakh crore. The event saw an overwhelming response, with 595 investment intents spanning across 20 industries, marking a defining moment for the state’s […]

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Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: Odisha receives Rs 20,900 crore investment intent in IT/ITeS, electronics, semiconductors, data centres & ancillary sectors

Bhubaneswar, January 28: On the first day of the Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave-2025, Odisha has received a whooping investment intent of nearly Rs 20,900 crores in IT/ITeS, electronics, semiconductors, data centres, and other ancillary sectors. These investments are expected to give a significant boost to its economic growth and ensuring balanced regional development. […]

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Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave-2025: CM performs ground breaking of Rs 2500 crore SiCSem semiconductor project in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, January 28: Odisha has achieved another milestone in semiconductor manufacturing as SiCSem Private Ltd, a company that manufactures semiconductor materials for power electronics is all set to build a ‘Compound Semiconductor Facility’ in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday performed the ground-breaking ceremony virtually at the Utkarsh Odisha- Make in Odisha Conclave-2025. […]

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8-year-old lioness ‘Rewa’ dies in Nandankanan Zoo

Bhubaneswar, January 27: An 8-year-old lioness named Rewa died at the Nandankanan Zoological Park here on Monday. On January 25, Rewa delivered three cubs after a 103-day gestation. The first cub was stillborn, while two more cubs were born following veterinary intervention. On January 26 evening, Rewa experienced complications during delivery of a deceased cub. […]

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Odisha initiates post-harvest management, export orientation for FPOs with Sahyadri Farms

Bhubaneswar, January 25: A six-day exposure visit to Sahyadri Farms, Maharashtra, concluded successfully, bringing together representatives of 19 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) from Cuttack and Dhenkanal districts of Odisha. The visit, facilitated under the Support to FPO scheme, Government of Odisha was organized to provide hands-on insights into sustainable farming practices and FPO management, began […]

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Ahead of Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, Odisha Govt approves 8 investment projects worth Rs 32,736 crore

Bhubaneswar, January 24: Ahead of the Utkarsh Odisha investment conclave, the 39th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday approved investments worth Rs 32,736 crore across eight transformative industrial projects. These investments are set to generate employment for over 18,688 individuals, reinforcing Odisha’s industrial and economic foundation. These projects, […]

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