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Bhubaneswar: The ministry of railways sanctioned the fourth line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station (5.06 km) at an estimated cost of Rs 149.3 crore. This project will boost the capacity and efficiency of train operations along the Howrah-Chennai mainline and improve freight connectivity to Dhamra and Paradip ports.The newly-sanctioned fourth line will help decongest the corridor by separating port-bound freight traffic from the mainline, ensuring faster and more punctual operations for both passenger and mail/express trains. It will also support the smooth movement of more coaching trains between Kharagpur and Bhubaneswar, and beyond.
Jharsuguda, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several development projects worth Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha's Jharsuguda and reiterated his call for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)'. These projects span various sectors, including telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, and rural housing, among others. Addressing the large gathering, PM Modi extended Navratri greetings to the people of the state amid the "Modi-Modi" chants. The Prime Minister also thanked the people for ...Read More >
Bhavnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): A MoU Exchange Ceremony took place on the eve of the Samudra Se Samriddhi - Transforming India Maritime Sector programme on September 19 at Bhavnagar, Gujarat. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways release, this event was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which a number of projects pertaining to the maritime sector were launched. The MOUs were signed on September 18th in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employm ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (PTI) Odisha Police on Saturday announced a Rs 25,000 cash reward to anyone providing information on missing woman traffic constable of Bhubaneswar. The 25-year-old woman traffic constable posted in Bhubaneswar and identified as Subhamitra Sahoo, a native of Paradip area in Jagatsinghpur district, was missing since September 6. Giving details of the missing woman constable, the DCP Bhubaneswar, in a post on X, said: "Have you seen her? Name: Subhamitra Sahoo Missing since: 06.09.25 Reward: Rs 25,000/- Call: 7008264419 | WhatsApp: 8280338302." The photograph of the missing ...Read More >
Odisha, the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic identity, turned 90 on Wednesday as the state celebrated Utkal Divas (Odisha Day) to commemorate its formation on April 1, 1936. President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Odisha, lauded the state's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building. She said this occasion celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. What is the history behind the formation o ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Amid the flare-up over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial statements linking former CM Biju Patnaik to the CIA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Odisha Day on Wednesday wrote to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi praising Biju, calling him a symbol of strength and courage. In his letter from his Dibrugarh camp office, Modi wrote, "This is the soil that nurtured the great Biju Patnaik, whose life epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building. Biju Babu's multifaceted persona inspires us all." The PM also recalled the valour of Buxi Jagabandhu and Ve ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Bhavnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): A MoU Exchange Ceremony took place on the eve of the "Samudra Se Samriddhi - Transforming India's Maritime Sector" programme on September 19 at Bhavnagar, Gujarat. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' release, this event was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which a number of projects pertaining to the maritime sector were launched. Also Read | Karur Tragedy: Madras High Court Cancels Urgent Hearing on Stampede at Vijay's TVK Election Rally in Tamil Nadu. The MOUs were signed on September 18th in the presenc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the 4th line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, a stretch of 5.06 km, at an estimated cost of Rs 149.32 crore in Odisha, officials said on Thursday. Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (PTI) The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the 4th line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, a stretch of 5.06 km, at an estimated cost of Rs 149.32 crore in Odisha, officials said on Thursday. The Ranital Lin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Surendra Sai, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo, Madhusudan Das, Gopabandhu Das, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Gang ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 4 (PTI) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Samirul Islam on Friday said that two habeas corpus petitions have been filed before the Calcutta High Court against the Odisha Police, alleging that several migrant labourers from West Bengal were detained there without following due legal process. A habeas corpus petition is a legal remedy seeking direction to produce a person who is missing or has been illegally detained. Also Read | 'Chakka Jam' in Bihar on July 9: RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Announces Mahagathbandhan to Hold Road Blockades in State Against Electoral Rolls Revision ...Read More >
Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik urged scientists and industry leaders to make India a green hydrogen innovation hub. He emphasized that the National Green Hydrogen Mission is crucial for economic growth, industrial competitiveness, and environmental responsibility. New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik on Friday called upon scientists, industry leaders, startups and young researchers to make India a global hub of green hydrogen innovation ...Read More >
Angul: Jindal Steel has marked a major milestone in India's steelmaking industry by blowing in a 5 MTPA blast furnace. This achievement was realised with the commissioning of the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace - II. The ceremonial "blow-in" was led by Chairman of Jindal Steel Naveen Jindal, establishing Angul as the largest single-location steel facility in the country. The Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace, with a useful volume of 5,499 m², ranks among the world's largest and most advanced. It exemplifies Jindal Steel's commitment to setting new benchmarks in the industry by combining ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and said that he will need to keep in mind that, just like in Jammu and Kashmir, one has to maintain a balance and be sensitive to the sentiments of the people of Leh and Kargil regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "My best wishes to Kavinder Gupta on being appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. But this responsibility is not easy. Working in high-altitude areas is challenging," Omar told reporters during ...Read More >
Mumbai: "Odisha is committed to building a Strong Port-Led & Port-Based Economy & will transform our ports into engines of trade, industry, and employment -- driving India's growth journey for the next 25 years," said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, at the India Maritime Week 2025, being held Mumbai. Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi joined the inaugural session of India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and organized by the Indian Ports Ass ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt on Thursday signed two major concession agreements, promising a combined investment of over Rs 18,000 crore in maritime trade infrastructure which is expected to create 8,450 jobs.Gopalpur Ports Limited committed to a Rs 16,554 crore investment to expand and develop the Adani Group-controlled Gopalpur Port. This will increase the port's cargo handling capacity to 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) -- from the current 20MMT -- and generate approximately 5,000 jobs, further solidifying Odisha's position as a key player in maritime trade, a govt statement said.JSW Utkal Steel ...Read More >
Puri/Bhubaneswar: Hours after three devotees died while many sustained injuries during Rath Yatra when the darshan of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra opened early on Saturday morning near Gundicha Temple in Puri, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi apologised to Jagannath lovers for the incident. Taking to X, the Chief Minister stated, "I personally and my government apologise to all the Jagannath lovers for the incident that occurred due to the stampede among the devotees due to the intense excitement of the devotees to have darshan of Mahaprabhu at Sharadhabali. I express my ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that India is making rapid strides in renewable energy and is on course to achieve the ambitious target of 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030. Speaking at the Panchjanya Infra Confluence 2025, Joshi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not set easy targets for himself or for his cabinet colleagues and has set a very ambitious goal in the renewable energy sector. "Hon'ble PM does not set easily achievable targets for himself or for any of us; he prefers goals that make us strive harde ...Read More >
Digha/Kolkata: Why were those speaking Bengali "being tortured across the country every day", CM Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Speaking in Digha, where she has gone to attend the first Rath Yatra of the newly inaugurated Jagannath temple, the CM spoke of Bengali-speaking migrant workers being detained at two places in Odisha.Asking Odisha "not to be jealous", Banerjee said while she respected the Puri Jagannath temple, she expected the same respect for the Digha Jagannath temple."I learnt that in Cuttack, 100 Bengali migrant workers were kept in detention camps. In Balasore, 17 are stuck. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha police on Saturday announced a Rs 25,000 cash reward to anyone providing information on missing woman traffic constable of Bhubaneswar. The 25-year-old woman traffic constable posted in Bhubaneswar and identified as Subhamitra Sahoo, a native of Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district, had been missing since September 6. Giving details of the missing woman constable, the DCP Bhubaneswar, in a post on X, said: "Have you seen her? Name: Subhamitra Sahoo Missing since: 06.09.25 Reward: Rs 25,000/- Call: 7008264419 | WhatsApp: 8280338302." The photograph of the missing constable wa ...Read More >
"These MoUs are a testament to India's maritime resurgence. By fostering collaboration between states, industries and global partners, we are unlocking a new era of shipbuilding and port-led growth. This is not only about infrastructure, it is about creating jobs, empowering communities and establishing India as a leading maritime nation in the world," added Sonowal. A MoU Exchange Ceremony took place on the eve of the "Samudra Se Samriddhi - Transforming India's Maritime Sector" programme on Se ...Read More >
India Sets Sail: 8 Mega Clusters To Revolutionise Shipbuilding Industry Under ₹2 Lakh Crore Plan Wednesday, July 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News India has embarked on a transformative journey to establish eight major shipbuilding clusters along its extensive coastline, aiming to elevate its domestic maritime manufacturing sector and position itself as a global shipbuilding powerhouse. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, is designed to address the country's historically small footprint in the global shipbuilding ma ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that the B C Jindal group and its promoters transferred around ₹505 crore abroad through sham transactions. Searches were conducted at 13 Delhi premises of the group and its directors for suspected FEMA violations, including round-tripping via overseas entities Topaz Enterprise DMCC and Garnet Enterprise DMCC. ED claimed inflated valuations facilitated the transfers. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday alleged that the B C Jindal group of comp ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Alleging that Odisha's BJP government has failed to meet the fertiliser requirement of farmers, the Opposition BJD on Friday said it will stage a protest near Raj Bhavan on September 15. The BJD's announcement came a day after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi claimed that there was no shortage of fertiliser for the ongoing kharif crop cultivation in Odisha. The BJD vice-president Sanjay Das Burma and Opposition chief whip Pramila Mallik, at a press conference here, however, rejected the Chief Minister's claim and alleged that the State government was "misleading" the farmers, wh ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 14 (ANI): Odisha Police on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for information on the whereabouts of a woman traffic constable missing from Bhubaneswar since September 6. The missing constable has been identified as 25-year-old Subhasmita Sahoo, a native of Paradeep in Jagatsinghpur district, who was posted in Bhubaneswar. Also Read | Hindi Diwas 2025: Amit Shah Says 'Hindi Should Be the Language of Science, Justice, Police' (Watch Video). Speaking on the matter, DCP Bhubaneswar Jagmohan Meena said, "A missing report has been filed. We are t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to Odisha on Utkala Dibasa, praising legendary leader Biju Patnaik as a towering figure whose life "epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building." The message, delivered via a personal letter to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi from Modi's Dibrugarh camp office, comes against the backdrop of a political controversy sparked by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent remarks linking Patnaik to the CIA during the 1962 Sino-Indian conflict. In his letter, Modi highlighted Odisha's rich heritage and p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (PTI) The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the 4th line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, a stretch of 5.06 km, at an estimated cost of Rs 149.32 crore in Odisha, officials said on Thursday. The Ranital Link Cabin-Bhadrak section is part of the Howrah-Chennai High-Density Network (HDN), one of the busiest railway corridors in the country, East Coast Railway (ECoR) said in a statement. This vital project will significantly boost the capacity and efficiency of train operations along the Howrah-Chennai mainline and improve freight connectivity to Dhamra and ...Read More >
Mumbai/Bangalore: South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings and JSW Steel Ltd intend to spend ₹70,000-80,000 crore ($8-9 billion) to set up a 6 million tonne per annum steel plant possibly in Odisha, two executives said. A 900-acre land that JSW Steel purchased in Odisha during the April-June quarter could be used for the project, they said, declining to be identified. JSW Steel chief executive Jayant Acharya had said earlier that no project had been finalised for the land. "This (the land) is closer to the city of Cuttack, Paradeep Port, and the mining area. It makes sense for us to have a la ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Domestic green ammonia supply to Indian fertiliser companies under landmark contracts signed this week will not be available before 2028, as producers need to first construct new manufacturing plants, industry executives said on Tuesday. Five fertiliser companies -- IFFCO, Coromandel International, Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), Ostwal and Indorama India -- on Monday signed 10-year agreements to procure 6.7 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually from five domestic producers under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). However, executives cautioned that actual supplies ...Read More >