Singapore is exploring more airline services to India which is expected to overtake China and Indonesia to become the fastest-growing air traffic generating market for Changi Airport in Singapore, according to a media report. New services to Pune, Madurai, Bhubaneswar…
The Centre plans to take steps to develop a Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ) by integrating Paradip and Dhamra ports in Odisha in view of the enormous potential for economic activities in the area. There is vast scope for economic development…
The Odisha government today approved investment of Rs. 1,188 crore in three sectors — paper, cement and food processing. The investment will create at least 2,700 jobs in Odisha, people familiar with the matter said. The projects were approved by…
The Indian Navy has agreed to impart training to Odisha police on coastal and maritime security from July this year, an official said. Altogether 50 state police personnel would be trained at INS Chilka in two batches starting from July,…
Odisha government today issued directions to complete all works under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-assisted Odisha Integrated Sanitation Improvement Project (OISIP) in the twin city of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar by December 2018. The instruction was issued by chief secretary A…
Olly, the Olive Ridley sea turtle was on Monday unveiled as the official mascot for the 22nd edition of the Asian Athletics Championships to be held from 6 to 9 July. Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the…
Over Rs 258 crore was spent in last three years to boost tourism infrastructure in Odisha where foreign tourist arrival jumped by 14 per cent and that of overall visitors by 9 per cent during the period. “The tourist arrival…
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked the police to extensively use social media to provide swift assistance to the people. “Set up teams comprising efficient police officers to provide such swift assistance to the people,” the chief minister said…
Garmenters in nearby Tirupur are exploring investment opportunities to set up manufacturing units in Odisha and had preliminary discussions with the Government Officials here. A delegation of Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA), which is on a three-day visit, held discussion about…
Odisha government today made installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) mandatory for all vehicles transporting minerals in a bid to bring transparency in the mining sector. “We had set April 30 as the deadline for the transporters to install GPS…