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Amid protest, Centre notifies dedicated rail corridor for Sijimali & Kutrumali mines
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has formally notified a dedicated railway line, connecting Sijimali and Kutrumali bauxite mines, to strengthen the mineral transportation network in mineral-rich regions of Odisha.
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Odisha Govt clears 18 new projects worth Rs 3,877 crore
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to accelerate industrial growth, the Odisha government on Tuesday cleared 18 new projects worth Rs 3,877.14 crore that are expected to generate 7,565 employment opportunities across 11 districts.
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POSCO returns to Odisha with JSW Steel for 6 MTPA plant in Dhenkanal
Bhubaneswar: Two major steel plants are set to come up in the districts of Keonjhar and Dhenkanal in Odisha, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, Hemant Sharma informed on Tuesday.
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IFFCO flags off Nano fertilizer awareness campaign
New Delhi: The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) on Friday launched the 'Nano Fertilizer Awareness Campaign', a comprehensive, integrated, nationwide awareness drive aimed at encouraging the adoption of Nano fertilizers!-->…
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Rural Development dept utilises 89% of allocated funds in 2025-26
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Rural Development Department has utilised 89.45 per cent of allocated funds in 2025-26 fiscal. It was informed during a review meeting held under the chairmanship of Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik on!-->…
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Twin City gets Rs 600 cr power upgrade, low voltage to end
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to the power infrastructure of the State Capital and surrounding areas, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated three new grid substations and eight transmission lines at Balianta.
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BonV Aero to set up drone park at Khurda
Bhubaneswar: In a first, Odisha is set to get its drone park at Khurda. BonV Aero, a leading startup, will set up the project worth Rs 300 crore of unmanned aerial vehicle-making facility in Khurda.
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Mining Unrest: Tribal protest against Sijimali bauxite mine turns violent, cops injured
Rayagada: Around 50 people, including 40 security personnel, were injured in a scuffle with the tribals in Odisha’s Rayagada district over the construction of a road to Sijimali bauxite mine on Tuesday.
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MCL inks pact with BCGCL to set up nitrate project in Jharsuguda
Bhubaneswar: The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed a land leasing agreement with Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) to set up the country’s first indigenous coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Jharsuguda.
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Odisha allows liquor on beach through OTDC only, exempts Puri
Bhubaneswar: Liquor sales at beach shacks will be allowed only through the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) to promote tourism, Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan clarified on Friday. “There is no room for any further!-->…
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