Sagarmala to provide 3 port-road connectivity project in Odisha. Six laning of 76.64 km Paradip-Chandikhole section of NH-5A, four laning of Jamujhadi-Dhamra road connecting Dhamra Port and connectivity to Gopalpur Port from Chhatrapur. The Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Road…
Defence Ministry May Clear Tata Port Project at Subarnarekha In Odisha
A port project in Odisha with majority stake held by Tata Group is expected to get cleared by the Defence ministry soon. The Port project was stuck due to some objections from the Indian Air Force. But, after a fresh…
Odisha approves 3 projects worth Rs 1,325 cr including Odisha’s first mega solar power plant proposal
The Odisha government on Saturday gave in-principle approval to three investment proposals worth Rs 1,325 crore, officials said. The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi approved the project proposals of Chettinad Cement…
Odisha one of focus states in global event World Food India 2017 to be held in New Delhi
Odisha will be one of the focus states in the much-awaited global event World Food India 2017 to be held at New Delhi from November 3 to 5. Addressing a roadshow here on Saturday, Secretary of Union Ministry of Food…
Nalco to Partner with Odisha Government to set up first of its kind Aluminium Park
Nalco, in collaboration with Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), is setting up the first of its kind Aluminium Park in Angul, the state government said on Friday. Investment to the tune of Rs 180 crore will be made on…
Bhumi Pujan of Dhamra LNG Terminal in Odisha was done today, scheduled for completion by 2020
The Bhumi Pujan of the 5-MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum) LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Regasification Terminal at Dhamra Port, located in Bhadrak district of Odisha, was performed by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum…
Centre plans to develop Coastal Economic Zone in Odisha to boost commercial activities in state
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…
Ambuja Cements Project and Emami Paper Mills Expansion project cleared off by Odisha
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…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves a USD 102 million (Rs 568.31 cr) loan to train 2 lakh youngsters in Odisha
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 102 million (Rs 568.31 crore) loan to train 2 lakh youngsters in Odisha. With this assistance, youths in the age group of 15-34 years will be given skill development training to make…
Tech Mahindra says it will hire 1200 more at its Bhubaneswar campus by End of this year
According to a report in Business standard, IT services company Tech Mahindra plans to increase headcount by 1,200 more at its Bhubaneswar campus by December this year. Tech Mahindra has about 1,100 employees at its Bhubaneswar facility now. “The IT…