New Odisha Age

Category: Infrastructure

National Panchayati Raj Diwas Highlights Grassroots Democracy and Inclusive Development

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: National Panchayati Raj Day underscores India’s commitment to decentralised governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which were constitutionally empowered by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. The amendment institutionalised a three-tier system of local governance, enabling elected bodies at the village, block, and district levels to play a direct role in planning and implementation of…

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JSW Steel, JFE Steel JV Launched in Odisha; ₹5,000 Crore Investment Announced

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Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the grand launch ceremony of a joint venture between JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation, marking a significant step in the state’s industrial growth. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative represents a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial journey….

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RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence, Operations Cease from April 24

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Bhubaneswar: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, effectively ending its operations as a bank from the close of business on April 24, 2026. In an official order, the RBI stated that the licence was withdrawn under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves New Kathajodi Bridge to Boost Cuttack–Bhubaneswar Connectivity

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the construction of a new high-level bridge over the Kathajodi River to establish a more direct link between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion on NH-16, a critical arterial route connecting the two cities. It is also expected to complement the proposed 8-laning of…

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POSCO Returns to Odisha with JSW Partnership, ₹35,000 Crore Steel Project in Dhenkanal

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Nearly a decade after exiting Odisha amid land acquisition challenges, POSCO has re-entered the state with a revised strategy, partnering with JSW Steel in a 50:50 joint venture to set up a ₹35,000 crore integrated steel plant in Dhenkanal. The proposed facility will have a production capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)…

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Odisha to Set Up Five New Medical Colleges to Boost Alternative Healthcare

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to establish five new medical colleges, including three Ayurvedic and two Homoeopathic institutions, as part of its strategy to expand healthcare education and services across the state. Land identification for the proposed colleges is currently underway in Gajapati, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nayagarh, and Nuapada. The initiative is aimed at…

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Fire at Rajasthan Refinery Delays PM Modi’s Inauguration; No Casualties Reported

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Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the refinery complex in Pachpadra, Balotra, just 24 hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the facility, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Following the incident, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the planned dedication ceremony has been postponed. Officials…

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Hydrogen Stove Innovation Promises Clean Cooking Using Water as Fuel

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Bhubaneswar: A new hydrogen-powered cooking system is being developed that could transform everyday kitchens by using water as a primary energy source instead of conventional fuels like natural gas. The technology relies on Electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. The hydrogen produced is then used as a clean-burning fuel, generating…

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Odisha Plans T-Bridge, Road Upgrade to Decongest Key Bhubaneswar Corridor

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled plans to construct a T-bridge in Bhubaneswar while upgrading a crucial road stretch between Jaydev Vihar and CRP Square, aiming to ease growing traffic congestion in the city. The road connecting Jaydev Vihar to CRP Square via Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens is being revamped, with a new parallel road…

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BDA Launches Massive Eviction Drive on 68 Acres in Bhubaneswar, 187 Structures Demolished on Day One

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Friday initiated one of its largest eviction drives to clear alleged encroachments on 68 acres of government land in Shampur mouza of Bhubaneswar. On the first day of the operation, authorities demolished 187 houses, including 31 under-construction structures, spread across eight acres under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur police…

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