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Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday unveiled 36 industrial projects -- inaugurated 11 and laid foundation stones of 25 -- with a total investment of Rs 40,811 crore, which are expected to generate 59,050 jobs.The projects -- spread across multiple districts -- span sectors such as green energy equipment, metals and downstream industries, textiles and apparel, plastics, tourism, agriculture and food processing, defence manufacturing, IT and ITES, automobile and cement.The bulk of the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen power infrastructure in the state, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated a series of transmission projects worth around Rs 600 crore, aimed at enhancing electricity reliability and supporting rapid urban and industrial growth. The projects include three grid substations and eight key transmission lines commissioned at Balianta in Khordha district, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Officials said the upgraded network is expect ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a first, Odisha is set to get its drone park. BonV Aero, a leading startup, will set up the project worth Rs 300 crore of unmanned aerial vehicle-making facility in Khordha. With this, Odisha will become one of India's premier destinations for high-tech UAV making and aerospace innovation. The project will span over 2.5 acres. The facility will have drone assembly lines, a Drone Centre of Excellence and an industrial skilling centre. Besides, there will be an Experience Centre ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 36 industrial projects with a combined investment of '40,811 crore, at Bhuinpur near Begunia in Khurda district. The projects spanning green energy equipment, metals and downstream industries, textiles, plastics, tourism, food processing, defence manufacturing, IT, automobiles and cement, are expected to generate over 59,000 employment opportunities. Addressing a function on the occasion, the ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Adani Group on Wednesday announced three major projects worth over Rs 33,000 crore across digital infrastructure, power and cement manufacturing sectors in Odisha, reiterating the corporate behemoth's expanding commitments in the state. The announcement came as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled 36 industrial projects worth over Rs 40,811 crore at a function in Bhuinpur of Khurda district. The projects - 11 completed and 25 new investments - are in the sectors of green ...Read More >
The projects span sectors including green energy equipment, metal and downstream industries, textiles and apparel, plastics, tourism, agriculture and food processing, defence manufacturing, IT, automobiles, and cement. Before launching the projects, the chief minister held a roundtable with leading industrialists from across the country and assured them of all necessary facilities -- land, power, water, connectivity, and timely approvals. "We have a dedicated team to facilitate industries to s ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore, which are expected to generate 59,000 jobs, officials said. Of the 36 projects, Majhi inaugurated 11 industrial units and laid foundation stones for 25 others at separate locations like Bhuinpur in Khurda district and Ramdaspur Industrial Area in Cuttack in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders. The projects span sectors including green energy eq ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (UNI) Declaring the dawn of a transformative era, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that Odisha has embarked on its second industrial revolution, marking a decisive shift from promise to tangible prosperity. At a major event held in Bhuinpur under Begunia in Khordha district, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 36 industrial projects worth an impressive Rs.40,811 crore. The initiative underscores the state government's strong commitment to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 36 industrial projects with investments worth Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur near Begunia in Khordha. Of these, 25 projects were inaugurated, while foundation stones have been laid for 11. While addressing a public meeting on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is no longer just a state with vast potential but is now experiencing the touch of prosperity ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday asserted that rapid industrialisation will soon reverse the trend of job-driven migration from Odisha, as the state positions itself as a major hub for employment generation in eastern India. Speaking at the inauguration of a large apparel manufacturing unit set up by Page Industries at Ramdaspur in Cuttack district, the Chief Minister said the state is witnessing a transformative phase where local employment opportunities will bring b ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to industrial expansion, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched and laid the foundation for 36 projects entailing investments of over Rs 40,800 crore, signalling a shift from policy intent to on-ground execution. The projects, spread across multiple districts, are expected to generate more than 59,000 jobs and span a diversified sectoral base -- from green energy equipment and metals to textiles, defence manufacturing, IT/ITeS, automobi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has set another milestone, highlighting the state's strong commitment to industrial growth and timely implementation as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today laid the foundation stone and launched a total of 36 industrial projects at an investment of Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur in Khurda district. Out of these, 25 projects have been launched and the foundation stone of 11 projects has been laid. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is no longer ...Read More >
Adani commits Rs 33,081 crore to Odisha projects. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Adani Group commits Rs 33,081 crore for three major projects in Odisha * Projects include data center, thermal power plant, and cement plant near Cuttack * Data center in Bhubaneswar to support AI, cloud computing, and digital governance Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Adani Group pledged three large-scale infrastructure projects in Odi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, has warned for very severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail, rain, and strong surface winds over Khordha and Puri districts. According to the nowcast warning issued at 3:44 PM, intense thunderstorm activity with surface winds gusting between 50-60 kmph is very likely to occur at a few places in these two coastal districts during the next three hours, valid until 6:44 PM today. The warning c ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Adani Group on Wednesday announced investments worth over ₹33,000 crore in Odisha across digital infrastructure, power and cement manufacturing, signalling strong industry confidence in the state's long-term growth trajectory. Addressing a grand function organised by the Odisha government for the inauguration of 36 industrial projects worth over Rs 40,000 crore at Bhuinpur in Khurda district, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) and Chairman of ACC Cement, Karan Ada ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Adani Group pledged three large-scale infrastructure projects in Odisha, focusing on digital infrastructure, energy security, and manufacturing. Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, detailed the initiatives at the ground breaking and inauguration ceremony of 36 industrial projects in Khordha. The expansion reflected a long-term commitment to the state's goal of becoming a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2047. Across these thr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Day temperatures across Odisha remained high on Tuesday, with Titlagarh recording the highest maximum temperature at 37.7°C, followed closely by Bhawanipatna at 37.5°C and Nuapada at 37.2°C, according to the evening weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several western Odisha towns continued to reel under above-normal heat, with Bolangir recording 36.9°C, Boudh 36.6°C, Sambalpur 36.5°C and Hirakud 36.0°C. In contrast, coastal areas reported relativel ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued orange and yellow warnings for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and hail in several districts of Odisha. The warnings are in effect from April 8 to April 11, 2026, and residents have been urged to exercise caution during afternoon and evening hours. According to the IMD's midday weather bulletin, April 8 will see orange alerts for thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds reaching 50-60 km/h, and hail ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea along and off the Odisha Coast today due to squally weather conditions. As per IMD prediction, wind speeds are expected to reach 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, with rough to very rough sea condition. That's why, fishermen have been aware of venturing into the sea. The weather office has forecast that thunderstorms accompanied by rain and strong winds will continue to af ...Read More >
The Railway Board's decision to bring the Palasa-Ichchapuram section under the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is facing opposition in Odisha, with leaders from both the ruling BJP and the Opposition BJD demanding a rollback. The Palasa-Ichchapuram stretch, though geographically located in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, has been administered under the Khurda Road division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), which is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, since ECoR's creation in 1996 under Prime Minist ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Ten opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, on Saturday strongly opposed the Railway Board's decision to transfer Palasa-Ichhapuram section from East Coast Railway (ECoR) to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) and termed it as "anti-Odisha and unjust". The BJD, Congress, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc, NCP, RJD, Samata Kranti Dal and Samajwadi Party, at a meeting here, resolved that they will jointly stage a protest before the East Coast ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 (PTI) The BJD and the Congress on Friday opposed the Railway Board's decision to exclude the Palasa-Ichchapuram section from ECoR jurisdiction and demanded a rollback of the move. The decision has also not been welcomed by a section of leaders of the ruling BJP. The Palasa-Ichchapuram section is currently under the administration of the Khurda Road division within the East Coast Railway (ECoR), and the board decided to merge the stretch with the newly formed South Coast Rail ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Special Crime Unit (SCU) of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police has seized two semiautomatic pistols along with 10 rounds of live ammunition and arrested the prime accused in the City, police said Thursday. The accused was identified as Amaresh Rout alias Kanha, 28, of Sundarapada area under Airfield police limits in Khurda district. According to officials, the operation was carried out April 1 at around 2pm near Hatatola pond in Sundarapada following a specific intellige ...Read More >
Odisha aims to become a leading pharmaceutical and medical device investment hub, as highlighted at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025. "Odisha will be a leading destination for pharmaceutical and medical‑device investments - the most competitive hub for innovation and jobs. Yahi samay hai," said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while addressing the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing. The summi ...Read More >
Police then registered a gang rape case following the fresh complaint and arrested two persons. A scientific team visited the spot and collected evidence. At least two people have been arrested in Bhubaneswar over the past two days, while a hunt is on for two more, for allegedly raping a minor as she was returning with her male friend from a popular tourist destination near the city, police said. Police said the incident occurred on December 10 around 8 pm. According to the police report, at a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday hailed the successful hosting of the state's first-ever Pharma Summit, calling it a historic step towards positioning Odisha as a major hub for pharmaceuticals and medical devices manufacturing. Speaking to media persons, the Chief Minister said the summit witnessed participation from stakeholders across nearly 20 countries, reflecting growing global confidence in Odisha's industrial ecosystem. He announced ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha marked a major milestone in its industrial expansion with the signing of 45 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹6,263 crore at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The investment proposals are expected to generate 38,406 employment opportunities across the state, giving a significant boost to the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at a programme held at Hotel Taj Vivan ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that Odisha is poised to become a top destination for pharmaceutical and medical device investments, emphasizing the State's potential as a hub for innovation and employment. Speaking at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing, Majhi highlighted Odisha's strategic advantages, including its coastal location, port-led conn ...Read More >
Odisha: Two arrested for sexual assault of minor in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested two persons on charges of sexually abusing a minor girl on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar in Odisha. According to a press statement issued by the police, a complaint was received from the 17-year-old victim's mother, a resident of Khordha, alleging that her minor daughter and her friend were assaulted and robbed by two youths near Lingipur village while returning from the pr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (PTI) A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped and robbed of her gold ornaments, while returning from a popular tourist spot near Odisha's Bhubaneswar, police said on Monday. The incident took place around 8 pm on December 10 when the girl was returning home from the Dhauli Hills, popularly known as 'Peace Pagoda', with a male companion, they said. "Two persons have been arrested based on the complaint lodged by the girl's mother. Investigation is underway," Commissioner ...Read More >
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