Odisha approves proposal to bring limestone under long-term linkage policy
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to bring lime stone under the purview of Long-Term Linkage (LTL) policy, in a bid to streamline its supply to the industries of the state. These industries will henceforth be getting their lime stone supply through Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC), said Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra. […]
Jindal Steel and Power, Hindalco bag coal mines in Odisha in auction
NEW DELHI: The second and third days of auction of coal blocks for commercial use saw Jindal Steel and Power bagging Utkal-C coal mine in Odisha, while Hindalco Industries made the highest bid for Meenakshi mine in the eastern state. While BS Ispat Ltd emerged as the highest bidder for Majra mine in Maharashtra, Assam […]
Tata to market Odisha’s Koraput Coffee
BHUBANESWAR: Tata Coffee has decided to market the beans produced in tribal-dominated Koraput district of Odisha across the country and abroad, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said. Appreciating the effort of Tribal Development Co-operative Corporation of Odisha Ltd (TDCCOL), Patnaik said that Tata Coffee will procure the produce from Koraput and market it by maintaining […]
Hindalco Industries plans to invest Rs 8,000-10,000 crore in three plants
NEW DELHI: Aditya Birla group firm Hindalco Industries is planning to invest around Rs 8,000-10,000 crore in Hirakud, Silvassa and Mundra plants. The investment will be for expanding flat rolling capacity at Hirakud, Odisha, new extrusion plant at Silvassa in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and in a greenfield site at Mundra in Gujarat with a […]
Odisha approves 5 mega steel projects worth Rs 1.46 lakh crore investment
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government Tuesday accorded in-principle approval for five different projects having 27.5 MT steelmaking capacity at an investment of Rs 1.46 lakh crore, official sources said. The state, which started its steel making journey from just 2 million tonne per annum (mtpa) in 2000, has so far enhanced the capacity to generate 30 […]
First consignment of non-basmati rice exports from Odisha flagged off to Vietnam
NEW DELHI: In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential especially from eastern region, a consignment has been officially flagged off today from the Paradip International Cargo Terminal (PICT), Odisha to Vietnam. This is the first time in the history of Paradip Port, non-basmati rice will be exported. Sarala foods group will ship 20 […]
Rs 110 crore ROPAX Jetty Project to come up on river Dhamra in Odisha
NEW DELHI: Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded administrative approval for sanction of Rs 50.30 crore for developing all-weather ROPAX (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger)Jetty and allied infrastructure connecting Kaninali in Bhadrak district &Talachua in Kendrapara district, Odisha under the Sagarmala initiative. The Government of Odisha will fund another 50% cost of the project. The […]
Adani Enterprises bags Rs 1,169 crore highway project from NHAI in Odisha
NEW DELHI: Adani Enterprises on Friday said it has won a Rs 1,169.10 crore highway project in Odisha from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The contract has been won by Adani Enterprises’ wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Road Transport Ltd (ARTL). “ARTL has received a letter of award (LOA) for …development of Six Lane Badakumari […]
Indian Oil Corp, IDCO sign MoU for Paradip Plastic Park in Odisha
NEW DELHI: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) today signed an agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to developParadip Plastic Park. The MoU was signed on a hybrid mode, in the presence of Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan, Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of […]
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India inks pact with Odisha to set up steel plant; Pradhan congratulates ArcelorMittal
NEW DELHI: Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) on Thursday inked an agreement with the Odisha government for setting up a 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) greenfield integrated steel plant in Kendrapada district with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore, officials said. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal were […]
Odisha government to spend Rs 200 crore to revamp Kalinga Studio
BHUBANESWAR:The Odisha government has decided to invest Rs 200 crore to renovate Kalinga Studio here to boost the Odisa film industry and create employment opportunities in the sector, an official said on Thursday. During a meeting held on Wednesday, Chief Secretary S C Mohapatra directed the authorities to develop the facility as a film hub […]
Odisha to identify more locations for nature & eco-tourism
NEW DELHI :The Odisha government has decided to identify more locations for nature and eco-tourism as the eco-retreat sites set up in the state have become quite popular with tourists, an official said. This was decided at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary S C Mohapatra, who directed the departments of tourism, forest and environment […]
Odisha approves 8 new industrial projects worth Rs 1242.02 crore
NEW DELHI: The 98th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra approved 8 industrial projects to the tune of Rs 1242.02 crore in the Metal & Metal Downstream, IT & ESDM, Manufacturing, Logistics and Tourism sectors. These industrial projects are further […]
Odisha attracts Rs 1.25 trillion investment proposals during COVID-19: Naveen Patnaik
NEW DELHI :Odisha has received investment proposals worth over Rs 1.25 lakh crore since February 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Friday. Patnaik also urged the young generation to start their own business and industry and generate wealth for themselves and the country. “Industry friendly policies, quick clearances and […]
Odisha’s Cuttack to get world-class inter-state bus terminal
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on Wednesday that a world-class bus terminal will be built at Khannagar in Cuttack and named after Subhash Chandra Bose, marking the revolutionary’s 125th birth anniversary. He said the bus terminal will be built at a cost of Rs 65 crore. Besides a terminal building and regular bus-bays, […]
Odisha to develop Chandrabhaga and Talsari beach
NEW DELHI: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed officials to develop the Chandrabhaga and Talsari beach with world class amenities to attract more domestic and foreign tourists. The Puri beach in the state has recently got the ‘Blue Flag’certification. The tag is given to environment-friendly and clean beaches, equipped with amenities of international […]