After five years of unanswered questions surrounding the death of panchayat officer Smitarani Biswal in Jajpur district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced a fresh investigation. The incident, which involved her body being found in a guesthouse, sparked public outrage and accusations against the previous BJD government. Majhi claims that BJD leaders were implicated ...
JSW, a major global player in the industrial sector, is planning to leave Odisha. The company intended to invest Rs 40,000 crore in setting up an electric vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to a report by Mint, JSW might shift this significant project to Maharashtra after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ...
 "JSW Group commits to its Rs 40,000 crore EV project in Odisha, amid rumors of relocating to Maharashtra, despite delays.")
The JSW Group has confirmed it is not withdrawing its proposed Rs 40,000 crore electric vehicle (EV) and battery project from Odisha, despite media reports suggesting a shift to Maharashtra. Ranjan Nayak, an executive from the company, emphasized their commitment to the original plan, which includes setting up a significant manufacturing facility and related units ...
Naveen Patnaik, President of BJD and Leader of Opposition, expressed his sorrow over the passing of esteemed writer Harihar Mishra. The former president of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi died at his home in Puri at the age of 84. In a message shared on his social media account, Patnaik highlighted Mishra’s significant contributions to literature, ...
 "In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik condemns violence against an army officer’s fiancée, demanding justice amid rising lawlessness and political tension.")
Naveen Patnaik, the former Chief Minister of Odisha and leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), announced that his party will thoroughly evaluate the “One Nation, One Election” proposal before deciding its stance. Speaking at the Odisha Literary Festival, he emphasized the importance of understanding the details of the proposal and its implications. Additionally, Patnaik ...
A day after former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik demanded a court-monitored investigation into the alleged sexual assault of an army officer’s fiancée at Bharatpur Police Station, political tensions arose between the BJD and BJP. Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo criticized the BJP government for the incident, stating they had suspended five police officers ...
In a recent session of the Bhubaneswar State Legislative Assembly, former Secretary of the Department of Works, Nalini Kanta Pradhan, delivered an insightful critique of the budget proposals presented by the BJP government. Addressing the allocation of Rs 10,750 crore for the Works Department, Pradhan noted that these funds are primarily directed towards ongoing projects ...
 "Tata Steel’s Kalinganagar expansion elevates Odisha to the top investment spot, aiming for 40 mtpa capacity by 2030.")
Tata Steel has announced that after expanding its Kalinganagar plant in Odisha, it will become the company’s largest investment area. With an investment of Rs 27,000 crore for the phase-II expansion, the plant’s capacity will increase from 3 million tonnes per annum to 8 million tonnes. This expansion is crucial for Tata Steel’s goal of ...
 "Tata Power’s Odisha Discoms award ₹11,481 crore in contracts, empowering local vendors and transforming the region’s economy.")
Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have made a significant investment by awarding contracts worth Rs 11,481 crore to local contractors and suppliers. Over the past three years, these contracts have focused on supporting local businesses, with Rs 8,690 crore going to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and Rs 2,791 crore to larger firms. The contracts ...
 "Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates India’s first silicon carbide facility, promising economic growth, innovation, and over 500 new jobs.")
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility in Odisha, with an investment of Rs 620 crore. The project, developed by RIR Power Electronics Limited in Bhubaneswar’s EMC Park, aims to position Odisha as a leader in the global power electronics Market. The facility will ...
