Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), making it the first state in the country to adopt the initiative in its second phase. Marine Spatial Planning is a scientific tool for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to establish a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land originally acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will be set up on around 3,047 acres spanning six villages, comprising both private and government land…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed authorities across states to intensify enforcement against the use of illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating a strict ban on harmful substances such as Calcium Carbide. The regulator has instructed all Food Safety Commissioners, Central Licensing Authorities, and Regional Directors to step up surveillance, conduct…
Bhubaneswar: A new technology-driven training initiative, the Zoho Skill Hub, has been launched in western Odisha at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VISUT), in collaboration with Zoho Corporation and Paytm’s ‘Wisdom on Wheels’ programme. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiative will equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and create pathways for direct…
Bhubaneswar: Hong Kong-based apparel major Epic Group has chosen Odisha for its first manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial landscape. The unit will be established at the IDCO Industrial Estate in Khordha and is scheduled to commence operations on April 29. Spread across 40 acres, the project entails an…
Bhubaneswar: Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has said that India’s merchandise exports witnessed a marginal contraction of 0.2% in the first two months of the year on a year-on-year basis, primarily due to weaker demand in key global markets. In contrast, merchandise imports registered a sharp increase of over 22%, largely…
Bhubaneswar: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has embarked on a three-day official visit to the United States starting today, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. During the visit, Misri is scheduled to hold discussions with senior officials of the US administration on a wide range of issues, including trade, defence cooperation, science and technology, as well…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward strengthening national security and safeguarding digital infrastructure, the Government of India is reportedly planning to impose restrictions on Chinese surveillance and networking equipment used across the country. The move is expected to impact major global players such as Hikvision, Dahua Technology, and TP-Link, whose products are widely deployed in…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India is maintaining close surveillance on the country’s food security situation in the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia conflict, assuring that adequate reserves and policy measures are in place to ensure stability. According to C. Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, the current foodgrain stock…