Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Limited has announced a major ₹21,000-crore expansion of its aluminium smelter at the Aditya Aluminium Complex in Sambalpur, further cementing Odisha’s status as a critical industrial and manufacturing hub. The expansion will add 3.6 lakh tonnes per annum (LTPA) of aluminium smelting capacity. Alongside the smelter expansion, the company has commissioned a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the Silver Jubilee (25th edition) of Enterprise Odisha 2026, marking a major thrust towards accelerated industrialisation in Western Odisha, which he described as the “core engine” of the state’s economic growth. Emphasising balanced regional development, MSME expansion and large-scale job creation, the Chief Minister said…
Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of Parliament began on Monday with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to members of both Houses, setting the tone for the government’s policy priorities and legislative agenda for the months ahead. In keeping with parliamentary tradition, the President’s address laid out the broad policy direction and collective resolve guiding India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the recently concluded India-European Union trade agreement could significantly strengthen India’s textile sector and generate millions of new jobs, as the country positions itself to gain a larger share of the European market. Speaking at the India-EU Summit in New Delhi, Goyal noted that the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward technology-driven infrastructure management, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun deploying AI-enabled 3D survey vehicles across 23 states to assess and monitor the condition of national highways. The advanced vehicles, equipped with laser scanners and 360-degree high-resolution cameras, are set to survey more than 20,000 kilometres of…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s rapidly expanding electronics manufacturing ecosystem has created favourable conditions for the emergence of Indian-owned mobile phone brands. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Vaishnaw highlighted the impact of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains. The minister noted that…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and child-centric urban environment, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and UNICEF Odisha have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop child-friendly public spaces across the city. Under the initiative, 16 locations in different parts of Bhubaneswar will be transformed into safer, greener, and more…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Private Bus Owners Association has withdrawn its proposed indefinite statewide bus strike that was scheduled to begin on January 24, following discussions with the state government. The decision was announced on Thursday after association leaders held talks with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, and senior government officials….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set an ambitious target to bring more than 90 per cent of the state’s cultivable land under irrigation by 2036, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday. The move is aimed at strengthening agriculture, improving farmers’ incomes, and driving long-term economic growth. As part of the plan, the state…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) has announced a comprehensive upgrade of the city’s traffic signal infrastructure aimed at improving traffic flow, reducing congestion, and enhancing road safety. Under the plan, 50 existing adaptive traffic signals will be modernised, while 25 new adaptive signals will be installed at key junctions across the city. In addition,…