Bhubaneswar: The Centre has extended key incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) while easing manufacturing norms, citing energy security concerns and supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia situation. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Hanif Qureshi said the move aligns with India’s push for clean mobility and the broader vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Under the PM…
Bhubaneswar: The National Highways Authority of India has launched the ‘Arogya Van’ programme, an initiative aimed at planting medicinal trees along vacant stretches of national highways to enhance ecological sustainability and promote traditional healthcare awareness. In the first phase, more than 67,000 medicinal trees will be planted across 17 identified land parcels spanning approximately 62.8…
Bhubaneswar: Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Pvt. Ltd.’s flagship EX1200V excavator has been deployed by Edifice Engineering for a major high-rise demolition project in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in India’s specialised demolition capabilities. The EX1200V excavator, supplied by Tata Hitachi, has been integrated by Edifice Engineering with a specialised high-reach demolition attachment, making it…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved 11 major proposals spanning five key departments during a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Among the decisions is the approval of the ambitious Atal Bus Stand scheme, with an outlay of ₹3,400 crore, aimed at modernising bus terminals and…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to establish a 150-tonne-per-day compressed biogas (CBG) plant aimed at producing automobile-grade bio-CNG from vegetable waste. The proposed facility will be located in the Khuntabandha area of Begunia and will also generate solid and liquid organic fertilizers, providing an additional boost to…
Bhubaneswar: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. has announced the acquisition of a 58.4% stake in Kalinga Hospital for ₹300 crore, marking its strategic entry into eastern India’s healthcare sector. Located in Bhubaneswar, the 250-bed NABH-accredited facility is spread across a 10-acre campus and provides advanced medical services across key specialities including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and orthopaedics….
Bhubaneswar: The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), a Government of India enterprise focused on promoting indigenous technologies, has entered today into a strategic partnership with SS Medical Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (SSMED) to accelerate the nationwide deployment of advanced microwave-based infection control technology across government healthcare facilities in India. The technology has been developed by the Society for…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial growth, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 36 projects across Khordha and Cuttack. The projects, involving a total investment of ₹40,811 crore, are expected to create over 59,000 employment opportunities in the state. Of the total, 11 projects were inaugurated…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to undertake a major illumination project at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, aiming to enhance the visual and spiritual appeal of the iconic temple complex. The project, estimated to cost between ₹17 crore and ₹18 crore, will involve the installation of advanced lighting systems across the परिसर (premises). Officials…
Bhubaneswar: The proposed world-class cruise terminal project in Odisha’s coastal city of Puri has gained momentum, with Chief Engineer of Paradip Port Authority, Himanshu Sekhar Rout, conducting a detailed site inspection on Saturday. The ambitious ₹1,000 crore project, announced earlier this year, will be developed at Sipasarubali and includes plans for a sprawling 1,500-acre modern…